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 fundedHow to break into grant writing for beginners with or without a specific degreeWhether grant writer certification is worth itThe difference between in house and consultant grant writersHow grants for nonprofit organizations really workWhat it looks like to work at home as a full time grant writerHow nonprofit strategy impacts long term funding successJayme 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.Subscribe for more career deep dives on Time We Discuss where we uncover what jobs are really like from the inside.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:40 - Grant writer, day in the life2:15 - How Jayme became a grant writer4:41 - Working locally with nonprofits7:11 - Measuring grant writing success9:54 - Strategically thinking about grants12:03 - Education needed for grant writing14:36 - Importance of learning editing16:33 - Grant turnaround time18:56 - In house grant writers vs. out of house grant writers24:10 - Setting your rate as a grant writer28:23 - Talent has the floor29:33 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Jayme GittingsAcorn Consulting Group WebsiteAlso Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:Starting a Nonprofit to Address Homelessness | Good Samaritan HomeBecoming a Mentor with Doug LawrenceStarting a Nonprofit OrganizationThe Importance of Book Editors with Paul MartinFreelance Book Editor - How to Turn Your Passion Into a CareerFinancial Advisor (Misty Lunch): Day in the Life=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads