Tuesday, March 1, 2011

A Grant Writer's Favorite Things

Grant writers can be hard to get to know because we spend so much time writing. I’ve put together a short list of favorite things that may help you understand us a little better. Please feel free to add to this list in the comments!


One Grant Writer’s favorite things:

1. The last page

2. Stamping original on the finished proposal

3. A Fed Ex tracking number

4. Clicking “submit”

5. Discovering the perfect quote in the literature

6. Tables of content

7. Unlimited appendices

8. Limited appendices

9. A new ink cartridge

10. An approval letter

11. A new RFP

12. An organized client

13. A completed checklist

14. A jam-free photocopy machine

15. A client who knows more about pdf’s than fax machines

I haven’t put these to a “Sound of Music” melody yet; but it’s in the works, as is the hiking clothing made from window coverings. (I’m finding that venetian blinds make scratchy shorts.)

Other posts you may enjoy:
Waxing Poetic About Grant Writing
Grant Writing is No Mystery
 
Photo Credit - alfonso diaz
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3 comments:

  1. Gay GeekMarch 1, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Love this list! Other of my favs: A clear budget that makes sense and budget justification, Microsoft Excel, Logic Models!, SMART Objectives, and no techno-babble. :)

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  2. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    This made me smile! Love it! I am glad to put this to music, ukulele or harmonica? Thanks again!

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  3. Grant GoddessApril 22, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Thanks for the great comments! Michael we'd love to hear your rendition of the song on ukelele!

    Cheers,
    Derek

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