I'm thirding the grant admin course. Grant writers and admins have jobs for life and it is a great, post-retirement/second income gig.
I wish I had the acumen and patience for it.
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beekaytee - Jul 26, 2011 12:46:58 pm PDT #18142 of 30001
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Jesse - Jul 26, 2011 1:24:15 pm PDT #18143 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
What side/part of the process is "pre-award grant administration"? I ask because I could slot it on either end, and am curious. Is it about proposal development or grantmaking or what?
JZ - Jul 26, 2011 1:32:05 pm PDT #18144 of 30001
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Proposal development and doing the admin side of shepherding it from first draft to submission to our internal research offices, which then submit it to whatever actual agency is doling out the money.
Jesse - Jul 26, 2011 1:55:06 pm PDT #18145 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh, nice. All the worst parts! IMO. But super-useful and important.
Vortex - Jul 26, 2011 2:02:59 pm PDT #18146 of 30001
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If they have a grant writing course, I would look into that. Your editing and writing skills coupled with formal training will make you a real asset. Additionally, you may be able to moonlight as a consultant for other entities.
Sophia Brooks - Jul 26, 2011 2:10:04 pm PDT #18147 of 30001
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I am a little sad that I know what pre-award grant administration is. Non-profit/arts grants are so different from research grants.
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Jesse - Jul 26, 2011 2:12:22 pm PDT #18148 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I do think "pre award" is hilarious, if you're talking about competitive grants.
smonster - Jul 26, 2011 2:13:05 pm PDT #18149 of 30001
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I love the tiny, bright houses.
Me too! I'm kind of bummed that my house right now is boring gray and white. My favorite, in the Marigny, is brick red and dark teal with goldenrod and cream accents. SO PRETTY.
SuziQ - Jul 26, 2011 2:17:02 pm PDT #18150 of 30001
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Now difficult would it be for a clueless, inexperienced person to jump into applying for non-profit grants? ARP, the search and rescue group CJ is involved with needs help and at this point I'm afraid to volunteer.
Jesse - Jul 26, 2011 2:18:14 pm PDT #18151 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Foundation grants? Not that hard, honestly. You can buy a book or take a one-day class and really get going, as long as you're able to read directions and write a coherent paragraph. Government grants are a whole nother kettle of fish. Or whatever.