Why it’s tough writing grants for non-profit organizations
Written on December 23, 2010 by Julia Woodard
Money – it’s all about money for most of us. It’s tough asking a worthy non-profit organization that is struggling to keep itself above water for money. The fact is that most proposal writers cannot survive unless they get paid. And, it’s unethical and not good business to get paid only if the grant or proposal is accepted. There are too many variables on both sides of the proposal process to make a deal like that – so, a proposal writer must present a price, entertain some negotiations, and expect to be paid.
However, I have worked with organizations that are really an asset to the community. They are jumping in sacrificing a lot of their own time and money to help people in the community. As a proposal writer, who sees their budget information, one knows that paying for a proposal writer is a huge sacrifice. It pinches the conscience.
It’s important to stay focused and positive and believe that the proposal you are writing will result in hundreds or thousands of dollars – maybe millions. When that happens the amount they paid you for your services seems very insignificant.
It’s also important to remember that if they are not rewarded the grant, most likely, it has more to do with the agency’s project or program than the quality of writing and proposal services of the proposal writer. If you feel that a project doesn’t meet the requirements of the RFP, it is ethical to make every effort to offer consultation to the Executive Director and/or staff about program/project weaknesses. If they decide to withdraw from the project, do not encourage otherwise because you need to pay the electric bill
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