According to Zippia.com, there are approximately 10,546 grant writers in the United States and over 70% of them are women, with an average age of forty-five. Grant writers are a small but mighty group and come from various educational and career backgrounds, with varied skill sets.
Pastry Chef
Pediatrician - JesseValerie
Pipefitter. Arrow, Mike, Dominic.
SWAT team-Nate
DJ, short for Disc Jockey
Securities commodities and financial services sales agents. Arrow
Budget Analyst - Zarita
Broadcast Journalist - Zarita
Financial Advisor - Tung
Crisis Counselor- JesseValerie
Social Media Manager
Construction Worker - JesseValerie, Tung Le, Gabe
Phycologist - Zarita
Chemist - Tung
Joshua Vieta - A Credit Analyst
Kalil - Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICU Nurse) Sometimes also referred to as a Critical Care Transport Nurse or Flight Nurse (if air transport is involved).
Broadcast Producer -Nolane Jones
Photojournalist - Tung
Financial Analyst Gabe
Influencer-Nate
Pediatrician
This job is called a Screenwriter. Kalil
Singer or Vocalist. Arrow
Social Media Manager - Miranda
Flight Attendant - Dominic
Automechanics - Joshua Vieta
Wealth Manager - Dominic
Travel Blogger- Gabriel Grussendorf
Session Guitarist - Dominic V
Investor Relations Specialist - Nolane Jones
School Counselors - Zarita
Police Officer - Zarita
HVAC-Alejandro Lopez
Joshua Vieta - Automotive technician
Animal control officer, Humane officer, Animal Services Officer, Animal Protection Officer, Animal Welfare Officer, Humane Investigator, or Dog Warden.
Show Host-Christopher Spivey
Accountant- Miranda
Treasury Manager-Christopher Spivey
Pipefitters/Michael H
Streamer-Christopher Spivey
Social Media Manager - JesseValerie
Graphic Designer
Creative Director - Gabe
Pastry Chef - Miranda
Ethical Hacker - Nolane Jones
Tour Guide-Alejandro Lopez
Kalil - A Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager
National guard personnel/Michael H
Airport Baker
Psychiatrist- Gabriel Grussendorf
Artist or Performer - Arrow
Emergency Management Director - Tung
Search and Rescue Team Member - Dominic
Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Tung
Grant Writer - Zarita
Chief Financial Officer/Michael H
Police officer/Michael H
Crisis Counselor
Paramedic - Nolane Jones
Flight Nurse
Electrician - Zarita, Chris, Kalil
Financial Manager - JesseValerie
M&A Advisor-Alejandro Lopez
Script writer kalil
Family Court Judge/Michael
Radio host-Alejandro Lopez
AI Prompt Engineer - Nolane Jones
Screenwriter
Corporate Communications Manager - JesseValerie
Flight Nurse- Miranda
Family Court Judge
heavy machine operator -Kemaya Wilson, Braeden Coleman, Miranda Grimaldo
Grant writers primarily work in organizations that rely on external funding, such as nonprofits, schools, and government agencies. They also work for consulting firms and as independent freelancers.
What do they actually do?
Grant writers research, write, and submit proposals to secure funding for organizations or individuals. They play a crucial role in helping organizations obtain grants from foundations, government agencies, or other funding sources
What kind of person does this?
Grant writing is a role that requires a combination of strong writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to research and understand both the organization seeking funding and the specific grant requirements.
What skills do you need?
Attention to detail Study skills Organization skills Project manager Creating proposals Relationship building Collaboration Industry relevance Research
How much money can you make?
Grant writers in the United States typically earn an average salary of $66,107 per year, with a range from $52,000 to $86,500 depending on experience, location, and employer. Hourly rates for grant writers can range from $25 to $41.
