Knowing strengths and opportunities for growth is an important success factor for any grantwriter. For your final discussion board I would like you to first reflect upon this course, what you have learned both about the grantwriting process and yourself. Then, read the brief blog entailed "8 Traits of a Good Grantwriter". Finally, in 3-4 paragraphs, write about what are your strengths as a grant writer and where do your opportunities for growth lie? Post your entry by the end of the course. When I began in this course, I had no knowledge of the grant writing process. Frequently, I have observed employment offers for grant writers, however, I did not realize how extensive the process was and that it requires a team effort to accomplish. The emphasis on attention to detail was surprising yet is warranted. Every detail even ones we may consider trivial is evaluated. Consequently, I have learned that the grant writing process should be taken seriously. The funder need to get a sense that one is passionate regarding their cause and that there is valid issue they can assist in bringing a resolution. Those involve in the grant writing must comprehend that they have competitors and how their work is presented could determine if their request is funded or not. Moreover, I have learned that that goals and objectives are not the same.
My first strength as a grant writer is perseverance. I consider myself an advocate at heart. I am deeply passionate about seeing my goals
My greatest personal strength is that I am comfortable speaking to large groups. This will enable me to clearly give information and guide the ensemble effectively in any situation.
My top strength identified was the Achiever theme. Achiever describes the need for constant achievement. Achievers have the capacity and the drive to keep taking on new challenges and strive toward new goals (Rath, 2007). This description is accurate in that I enjoy a new challenge and like to keep busy working towards anything with some sort of successful outcome. I welcome the opportunity to do something better, more perfectly, or more complete which motivates me to a higher level (Rath, 2007).
Another personal strength would be my experience. I was lucky enough to be the trumpet player for the Synergy Jazz Foundation. This foundation did all the things that I would like my foundation to do. Me and other students from across the metro had the opportunity to perform at local venues such as the social club, opening for big names brought in from around the
Gallup’s (2017) StrengthsQuest assessment lists my five greatest strengths as competition, achiever, learner, input, and strategic. After reviewing the detailed descriptions of these strengths, I am confident that I can successfully apply these skills to my job as an investigator and further develop my capacity in leadership. Before taking this survey, I was certain that focus would be among my five greatest strengths, but after considering the book’s description of the achiever theme, I am convinced of the accuracy of this evaluation. Outlined below is my interpretation of these talents, their intrinsic drawbacks, and several illustrations of how they have helped me achieve success. I have also included a few examples of how I can implement
According to Cristi Beaumont, grant writing can be extremely tedious and time consuming but is absolutely
Fitzsimmons added, “Undergrads aren’t exposed to grant writing, but Dr. Chang believes that it should be for a career in academics and the sciences. It will open doors that are hard to get open.”
What are we asking kids to do when we use the word understand in the learning target? I can understand how to write a paragraph. How do you assess an understanding? Rethink your target when you have words like understand, use, or learn after the "I can" in your target. For example, instead of saying I can understand how to write a paragraph, I can say I can write a paragraph. Another example, I can use a graphic organizer to plan for my writing. Revise by saying, I can PLAN for my writing with a graphic organizer. Keep a strong verb at the front. If you need very ideas, look at Blooms Taxonomy!
I do know that with whatever I do, I want to work with people. Yes, it is a vague vision, but I find that my strengths lie in my relatable and empathetic nature. I love initiating conversations with people and finding common ground. I believe that this is a significant strength to hold when communicating with alumni, potential donors, or any advocate of higher education. In addition to my people skills, I am an adaptable person. I can react to changes in a given moment, even if they may stray from the initial plan. Despite these changes, I am able to still meet the demands of the primary goal. This trait is crucial to have in the impermanent nature of higher education. Every year, people working in higher education have to discover new ways to reach the masses, how to advertise effectively on a budget, how to get the most diverse pool of applicants, how to get money to fund the institution or the scholarships of students. I want to make higher education more affordable and accessible to the masses.
One of primary interest in participating in the Grant Writing Academy is to impress my future employers with the fact that I took the initiative to voluntarily pursue an academy oriented toward grant writing that is offered by my university. In doing so, employers may see the potential that I have to offer other than the typical assets an employee can offer,
I believe the statement I have already began to develop is being open to growth. I believe this because I am trying out for the soccer team, and joined the celtic club homeroom. This is how I am opening up to growth by joining unfamiliar clubs, and getting to meet new people from all different kinds of backgrounds during tryouts, and camp. I think need to develop most in is Loving because I give myself a hard time if I can not do my best or that i’m not the best there is. I believe that attending MUHS will help me with this by teaching me how to be that better person and be able to succeed in the classes I take or the records I try to
Branching from this is what I also believe to be my second strength: having genuine hope. I’ve been fortunate to work at being an optimistic individual, often times relating myself to the “hope” bird that is mentioned in Emily Dickinson’s poem “Hope is the thing with feathers.” Because of this, I’ve had the fortune to experience the positive emotions as well, something which I believe is important when working with clients as I think it’s a common occurrence where hope and happiness are often thought of as a distant memory when times are
Some advocates strengths are, being creative to resolve not technical challenges, but human ones. This strength makes them excellent counselors and advisors. Insightful, we see through dishonesty and disingenuous motives. Inspiring and convincing people with warmth and passion, if they are proud of what they are speaking for. Decisive, creativity, insight and inspirations are able to have a real impact on the world. Advocates are as well determined, passionate and altruistic. When advocates come to believe that something is important, they pursue that goal with a conviction and energy that can catch even their friends and loved ones off guard.
The biggest strength I have is to be creative with the situation that I am given. This in not only a skill that suggest that one can synthesize material to give it a sense of authenticity, but also can adapt and accommodate in the moment. Even the best planners can have a poor classroom dynamic; the rigidity of these classes is what prevents them from engaging students in the moment. I genuinely believe in effective planning and mythology but I also believe in breaking from the script and to accommodate the needs of learners in creative ways.
My personal strengths are that I am a keen learner and organized person because like Benjamin Franklin I believe that if I fail to plan then I am planning to fail. Above all I am confident that I have made the right choice and that I am a suitable candidate for
The proposal writing process is multifaceted, encompassing both the actual submission of a request for proposal as well as the management of the implementation of received funds. Through class lectures and assigned readings, we’ve discussed the various aspects that make up the process of grant writing. Through this essay, I will explain this process as it leads up the management of the project once funded. Furthermore, this essay will explain how to ensure that the proposal submitted addresses key aspects necessary for the project to be implemented in line with best practices for project management.