Pros and Cons of Becoming a Grant Specialist
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A grant specialist is an administrator who oversees the pre-award and post-award grant application process at a nonprofit organization, school, medical center or similar agency. If you are not shy about asking for money, consider some the following pros and cons before deciding if becoming a grant specialist is right for you.
| Pros of a Career as a Grant Specialist |
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| Demand for these workers projected to increase as the U.S. population increases* |
| Meaningful work that will address issues of public concern and improve lives* |
| Advocacy organizations are usually positive, team-oriented environments* |
| New information technology has made it easier to collect data and communicate with stakeholders* |
| Cons of a Career as a Grant Specialist |
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| Potentially stressful position: financial health of organization depends on you* |
| High level of public contact may be difficult for shy people* |
| Evening and weekend travel required to meet donors* |
| Smaller advocacy organizations may have cramped working conditions and outdated equipment* |
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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