Common Grant Writing Mistakes

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Here are common mistakes made by newer grant writers. Check our blog each day this week to learn more about each mistake....

• Not reading (and following) the grant guidelines
• Writing the grant in isolation
• Not spending enough time doing the needs assessment
• Not knowing and using the language of the organization awarding the grant
• Not giving your draft to multiple readers for their suggestions
• Writing the proposal from the organization's perspective verses the needs of the potential adult learner

Grant writing requires more skills that being a good writer. Writing a successful proposal requires good planning and making sure your idea "fits" your organization's mission and the goals of the funder. Read more tommorw....