The top 2 myths about nonprofit grant-writing

Photo of the author, by Eva Hart

I began my grant writing career accidentally. Due to lack of staffing (sound familiar?), I was asked to take on two projects outside my primary expertise area, at my first nonprofit job in New York City.

I’m proud that both projects were funded, including the organization’s first National Endowment for the Arts grant of $30,000. As an accidental grant writer, what business did I have…