Why I Don’t Write Grants for Free (And What I Do Instead)

In this episode of Nonprofit Missionary, I explain why I don’t write grants for free—and why you shouldn’t expect any grant writer to. I break down the ethical issues, funding realities, and the value of professional labor in the nonprofit sector.

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
2:08 – Reason #1: It’s unethical
8:06 – Reason #2: I can’t guarantee funding
13:57 – Reason #3: Workers are worthy of their wages
20:29 – Solutions I recommend instead of free grant writing
25:34 – Confessions of a missionary

Whether you're hiring a grant writer or considering becoming one, this episode offers honest insight into how we honor the mission and the messenger.

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