The RIGHT Way to Pay and Get Paid for Grant Writing

In the world of grant writing, it is important to understand the ethics and best practices when it comes to compensation. Many grant writers are tempted to take a commission based on the grant funds awarded, but this can lead to ethical concerns and potential legal issues. In this video, we will uncover the truth about why commission is a bad idea for grant writers.

In this video, Grant professional and mentor, Holly Rustick, shares the right way to pay and get paid for grant writing. From tips on how NOT to get started to advice on how to repurpose a grant writer's hard work, this video has everything you need to know to get started on the right foot in the world of freelance grant writing. From here, you'll be able to launch your career in grant writing with confidence! Holly explains the problems with paying grant writers commission, the reasons why nonprofits miss out on funding, and how nonprofits should pay freelance grant writers.

Nonprofits often think that paying freelance grant writers on a commission basis is a win-win, but this could not be further from the truth.

Not only is paying grant writers a commission unethical and against industry best practices, but there are also some pretty serious legality issues.

This episode, Holly explains the problems with paying grant writers a commission, the legality of paying grant writers on a commission only basis, and how most nonprofits pay freelance grant writers.

Holly also talks about why nonprofits miss out on grants they’ve applied to, how to repurpose a grant for other uses, and the different reasons nonprofits have a website