Grant Writing

Grant-writing requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, evaluative thinking and deadline-driven dedication.

A third-party grant writer can provide new perspectives and fresh ideas. Kirsten has written and received grants from private corporations, family foundations, government (state and federal) and donor-designated foundations.

Kirsten’s process includes not only a close look at the program or organization requesting funding, but a sweeping look at local and national topics, giving trends and comparable success stories. Specific grant-writing priorities include:

• the foundation or corporation requesting proposals
• grant guidelines
• values and priorities of both parties
• evaluation techniques
• quantifiable and qualifiable measurements
• reporting requirements