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EXCLUSIVE Webinar/Demo: eTapestry for Grant Writers at Online & By Phone
October 1, 2009 from 10am to 11am
On Thursday, October 1 at 10 am, For GrantWriters Only will host a customized webinar on eTapestry, a popular online donor database for nonprofits. This workshop will focus on how we, as grant writers, can use eTapestry to help us streamline our wor…
Hi, Nancy ~
There are several federal contracting how-to books available. I found "Federal Contracting Made Easy" to be the most informative and helpful.
You should also check out FedBizOpps.gov (Federal Business Opportunties). It allows contracto…
Like Stephanie, I am a freelance writer. Altlhough writing grant proposals is a significant part of my business, it is not my only focus. I also write user guides, policy and procedure manuals, business letters, business plans, marketing collateral,…
I agree with Mara -- whether you are editing or writing, your rate should stay the same. If you are doing this on a flat fee or per project basis, you need to be very clear up front as to exactly what the client means by "editing."
Are you simply p…
I have certainly seen an increase in inquiries from businesses seeking help with grant proposals for ARRA funding. So far, this has not translated into the same increase in paying projects. Part of it is due to (as Christa said) the slow distributio…
Christa, I will be attending the AAGP conference in Austin, as well. We should arrange to meet.
In the nonprofit world in general I am seeing more job listings indicating a preference for the CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) for development jobs. So much so, in fact, that I have several colleagues (Executive Directors, Directors of Deve…
I have been a freelance writer for going on 20 years now, and have written everything from software user manuals to marketing collateral to business plans to case studies to romance novels. I wrote my first grant proposal about 10 years ago. Like Ch…
This group is for grant professionals who support the missions of multiple organizations via consulting.
This group is for grant professionals living or working in Indiana.
This groups is for grant professionals focused on writing grants in support of for-profit business development.
As a consultant, I need to keep tracks of several grants for different clients -- application information, deadlines, submission dates, contacts, etc. At present, I use an Excel spreadsheet of my own devising to do this. As my client list has grown,…
Discussion group on the use of technology for record-keeping; submissions and anything else that would facilitate efficiency.
Profile Information
- What organization do you represent?
- Candace Schuler Writes!
- What role do you play at your organization?
- Consultant
- What are your specialties?
- Strong writing and editing skills that produce compelling, persuasive proposals that have been awarded over $66M in funding. Able to weave complex technical information, facts, and figures into an extremely readable and informative narrative. Able to adapt writing “voice” to suit a wide variety of assignments. Excellent interview and research skills. Strong presentation skills. Able to work successfully with a diverse client base. Highly organized. Deadline oriented. Calm under pressure.
Grant Professional Certified (GPC# CH08005) and Certified Fund Raising Professional (CFRE)
- How long have you been a grant writer?
- 11-15 years
- Are you a part-time or full-time grant writer?
- Full Time Grant Writer
- Are you a member of any fundraising organizations?
- American Association of Grant Professionals
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Northeast Indiana Chapter
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 1:03pm on August 17, 2009,
April Northstrom said… - Hi Candace! Great to see you on FGWO! Congratulations on your GPC! You'll have a lot of diverse knowledge to share with the group. Glad we'll be able to keep in touch!
Best,
~April
- At 4:30pm on August 5, 2009,
Melanie R. Negrin said…
- Hello Candace and welcome to the For GrantWriters Only learning community. I am so glad that you decided to join! Given your experience, I know your input will be valuable.
Thanks for jumping right in to our groups and discussions.
Best Regards,
Melanie
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