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Successful management within a not for profit community or sporting organisation requires you to possess many professional experiences, traits and skills. These will include the ability to effectively plan and then acquire funding for your organisation’s projects. Many community and sporting organisations depend on outside grant funding from funding bodies. Grant writing for your organisation is a skill that involves time, hard work and practice. PA G E 2
Funding your organization through Grant Writing A successful grant application commences with research into the size and types of grants available to you. Many grants will fund a specific program or project within a fixed time frame. You may also find grants available to fund a regular operational budget. Thorough research should lead you to at least one or more potential opportunity to which your organisation can submit grant applications.
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Developing your management skills through Grant Writing Your organisation’s overall management will improve as a direct result of your grant writing skills improving. Which makes for a great incentive to focus on improving those skills. Funding bodies are looking to provide support to organisations that they are confident can succeed. Your grant application should reflect a high level of planning, organisation, budgeting and importance of reaching specific goals. PA G E 4
ď ą Your management team will need to sharpen their skills in order for your grant application to meet the expectations of the funding body to earn their confidence. ď ą Writing each section of your grant application, such as the cover letter, project details, description of your organisation, and endorsement letters from community partners, gives you an invaluable opportunity to develop assorted skills, which will benefit your professional career.
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Achieving long-term goals through Grant Applications Writing grant applications allows your organisation to focus on developing longterm goals. Many grant applications require you to specify these long-term objectives of your project or your overall organisation. Through the grant writing process, you can refine and develop those goals with a sharper focus on the projects and tasks required to succeed.
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ď ą Grant writing gives organisation’s managers an opportunity to develop their perseverance and determination. ď ą The grants process can require months of time, effort and waiting. You may also need to apply a number of times to more than one funding body before obtaining the funding you seek.
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Involine others in your case The grant writing process allows outside funding bodies to become involved in your organisation’s cause. Grant writing gives you an invaluable opportunity to tell your organisation’s story. As your grant writing spreads the message of your organisation’s mission, you can also develop vital management skills, which in turn will improve your organisation’s chances at success.
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You are not in it alone. A professional and experienced grant writer will bring unequalled expertise to your organisation and your cause. The team at Red Tape Busters are enthusiastic and will work with you to produce a high-quality grant proposal. Grant writer Sydney, grant writer Melbourne, grant writer NT, or wherever your needs arise, Red Tape Busters are ready to help you succeed.
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