Hey there! In today's video, we will be talking about grant writing for beginners!

In this video, we outline 5 tips for you to know if this is something you want to jump into! You can also discover if grant writing is right for you 👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/bec...

1️⃣ Find a real project!

It can feel overwhelming to approach a non-profit when you don't feel like you know what you are doing, but it is a great way to get real-world experience and jump into grant writing.

In our main grant writing course, we have options for students to use a sample project or help another student on their project so that you can apply the concepts of grant writing to a real-world project.

2️⃣ Commit to excellence in project management

I want you to start thinking of yourself as a project manager. Grant writing has so many moving pieces that it's critical to manage the project effectively.

3️⃣ Fake it 'till you make it!

Grant writing seems to always offer new terrain - even if you are an experienced grant writer! Have the confidence to know that everything is figure-out-able and you got this!

4️⃣ Have a process mindset

Create a folder structure that works for you organizationally. Figure out which grants are the best grants for your organization to pursue. It's like baking a cake, if you can do it once, you can do it again!

5️⃣ Don't be stubborn!

I was really stubborn about learning grant writing and I wasted time and money applying for grants without knowing what to do! Don't waste time and money, consider getting professionally trained in grant writing!

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If you aren't ready to be professionally trained but you want to learn more, check out our free grant writing class: 7 Steps to Write a Winning Grant 👉 https://www.learngrantwriting.org/fre...

Where are you at on your grant writing journey? What resources would be helpful for you?

Can't wait to hear from you!

🧡 The Team at Learn Grant Writing

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 5 tips for grant writing beginners
00:37 Find a real project so that you can get grant writing experience
01:43 Commit to becoming an excellent project manager
02:28 Fake it until you make it
03:10 Have a process mindset
04:15 Don't be stubborn. Learn how to write winning grants!