Fundraising Mock Interview
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Question 24 of 30
What grant-seeking experience do you have?
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Every year, billions of funds are dispersed through federal, state, private foundation, and corporate grant cycles. As such, grant-seeking is an integral part of fundraising. Many fundraising positions include a grant-seeking component, so the interviewer wants to know that you have experience in this area.
Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
"I have researched and crafted grant proposals for the past eight years. In that time, the awards I have procured for my organization have netted over ten million dollars, which have been used to fund essential community resources. In addition, I have extensive experience managing the pre-award, award, and post-award process in order to maintain strong relationships with grantors."
Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
Talk to the interviewer about any grant-seeking experience you have and provide details about specific amounts raised. If you do not have this experience, research as much as you can about the three main stages of the grant cycle (pre-award, award, and post-award) and explain how you would take advantage of professional development opportunities to build your knowledge in this essential area.
Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
"Although I have never held a full-time grant-seeking position, I have extensive knowledge of the grant cycle based on my internship with the development team of a local nonprofit. I assisted my supervisor in all steps of the cycle including identifying potential funding sources, preparing proposals, submitting applications, managing awards, and accurately reporting back to funders. I truly believe my exposure to this work has prepared me to succeed in this position with your organization."
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