Grant Writing for Beginners: How to Become a Grant Writer and Work at Home

Want to learn how to write a grant and break into the growing grant zone? In this episode of the Time We Discuss podcast, we explore grant writing for beginners with experienced consultant Jayme Gittings.

If you have ever considered becoming a grant writer, this conversation walks you through what the job is really like. From a true grant writer day in the life to nonprofit strategy behind the scenes, Jayme shares how she built a successful consulting business helping organizations secure millions in nonprofit grants.

You will learn:

• What it actually takes to write a grant that gets funded
• How to break into grant writing for beginners with or without a specific degree
• Whether grant writer certification is worth it
• The difference between in house and consultant grant writers
• How grants for nonprofit organizations really work
• What it looks like to work at home as a full time grant writer
• How nonprofit strategy impacts long term funding success

Jayme also explains why the grant zone is expanding and why there is real opportunity for professionals who enjoy writing, project management, and community impact.

If you are curious about nonprofit grants, grants for nonprofit organizations, or want to explore becoming a grant writer, this episode is packed with practical insights.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Grant writer, day in the life
2:15 - How Jayme became a grant writer
4:41 - Working locally with nonprofits
7:11 - Measuring grant writing success
9:54 - Strategically thinking about grants
12:03 - Education needed for grant writing
14:36 - Importance of learning editing
16:33 - Grant turnaround time
18:56 - In house grant writers vs. out of house grant writers
24:10 - Setting your rate as a grant writer
28:23 - Talent has the floor
29:33 - Outro

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Guest Information:

Jayme Gittings

• Acorn Consulting Group Website

Also Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:

• Starting a Nonprofit to Address Homelessness | Good Samaritan Home
• Becoming a Mentor with Doug Lawrence
• Starting a Nonprofit Organization
• The Importance of Book Editors with Paul Martin
• Freelance Book Editor - How to Turn Your Passion Into a Career
• Financial Advisor (Misty Lunch): Day in the Life

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