You will get a polished, edited version of your grant application
You will get a polished, edited version of your grant application
- Delivery Time 10 days
- Number of Revisions 2
10 days
delivery —
Oct 25, 2024
Revisions may occur after this date.
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Project details
This project is for the review and editing of grant application drafts that the client provides. Please note that this project does not include the original writing of the application or any research on funders. Rather, it is for clients whose grant application is well underway, and who want a professional editor and expert in the nonprofit arts and culture sector to review the application; to edit it for clarity and to ensure it answers the questions asked; to suggest revisions to make the grant application stronger.
As someone who has written countless grants and has also been in the position of distributing funds, I know what funders are looking for, and I have the writing and editing skills to help you tell your best story.
Please only purchase this project if:
Your grant application is nearly ready to submit; you are at the point of needing to refine and edit the text.
You have time before the deadline to allow me 10 days for my reviews and edits, for you to make adjustments, and for me to review a second time.
You can accept constructive criticism and are willing to follow through on suggestions or to provide more information. This is not a rubber-stamping process.
As someone who has written countless grants and has also been in the position of distributing funds, I know what funders are looking for, and I have the writing and editing skills to help you tell your best story.
Please only purchase this project if:
Your grant application is nearly ready to submit; you are at the point of needing to refine and edit the text.
You have time before the deadline to allow me 10 days for my reviews and edits, for you to make adjustments, and for me to review a second time.
You can accept constructive criticism and are willing to follow through on suggestions or to provide more information. This is not a rubber-stamping process.
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Arts & Culture, EducationLanguage
English$300
- Delivery Time 10 days
- Number of Revisions 2
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Daphne B.
Nov 25, 2022
Application for Toronto Arts Council grants for Black artists
Tara is an absolute delight to work with. Her skills are numerous, but what I particularly benefited from was how good she is at providing feedback and eliciting feedback that helped me clarify my project. She is also a masterful writer and crafts impactful, persuasive and elegant sentences. I was approved for this grant and I owe so much of it to Tara.
I will definitely be working with her again.
I will definitely be working with her again.
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MacHe F.
Sep 12, 2022
Seeking Editor for Fellowship/ Grant Proposal
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Kim V.
Apr 5, 2022
Fundraising letter for Museum's 45th Anniversary Programming
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Aline R.
Mar 28, 2022
You will get an artist statement that you can use to promote your work
Loved working with Tara. She pulled together all the thoughts that I wrote down and created a wonderful Artist statement
KV
Kim V.
Mar 16, 2022
Expertise Needed to Develop Fundraising Copy for Museum Display and Fall Campaign
About Tara
I specialize in helping nonprofits and artists write about their work
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Shrewsbury, United States - 11:16 am local time
About Me: I am a writer and editor with extensive experience in the arts and culture nonprofit sector as well as in publishing. I’m also an author: the book I wrote, So You Want to Work in a Museum?, was published by Roman & Littlefield and the American Alliance of Museums in 2019; the book I edited, Creating Meaningful Museum Experiences for K-12 Audiences: How to Connect with Teachers and Engage Students, was published by Rowman & Littlefield and AAM in 2021. After more than two decades as a museum professional, while writing on the side, I devoted myself full time to freelancing in 2018. Now, I get to combine both aspects of my background into one meaningful practice: working with nonprofits to tell the story of the work that they do, with the ultimate goal of galvanizing support from their constituents. Similarly, I collaborate with artists to write about their work and articulate their vision for various audiences.
I have a BA and MA in art history, from Harvard and the University of Pittsburgh, respectively. I also have a certificate in nonprofit management in leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice at the Tisch School for Civic Life at Tufts University, and I teach a graduate museum studies course at Tufts. I live in Massachusetts.
About My Work: I specialize in writing text that helps nonprofits explain their mission and how they carry it out. Depending on the organization and its needs, this can take a wide variety of forms, each with a different audience. Here’s just a sampling of the types of materials I’ve created: development pieces, including annual reports, appeal letters and membership materials; educational content, including lesson plans and teachers’ brochures; grants, including letters of inquiry, application narratives, and reports; and program descriptions, including as newsletters and website copy. I’ve worked with artists on projects including artist statements, grant and fellowship applications, website copy, gallery inquiries, and proposals.
Regardless of the type of writing I'm working on, the process begins with establishing the audience, the main messages of the piece, and the call to action for the audience, whether you’re a nonprofit asking for donations to your organization or an artist looking for grant funding. It’s important that the text is straightforward and clear to readers who aren’t specialists in the field, that it explains how the project is relevant to the reader, and that it makes a compelling case for the value of the project. Also, it needs to showcase your/your organization's voice (not mine--essentially, I'm a ghostwriter).
How I Can Help You: There are a number of ways that I, as a freelance writer, can be helpful to nonprofits and to artists who need to create a written piece like I’ve described above. First, I can provide objectivity and a fresh pair of eyes. You are immersed in your work; as an outsider, I can provide the context and perspective that can help channel your passion into clear, compelling text. I can ask the right questions, anticipate what readers want to know, avoid jargon, and otherwise make the piece accessible to the audience. Second, I have experience as the audience for the type of writing you may need: I’ve been a board member, a donor to and member of a number of nonprofits, a grant reviewer, an exhibition juror, and so on. This gives me an inside perspective on what the reader will want to see. For example, you might be surprised how many grant applicants don’t answer the exact question that’s being asked, or only answer part of it. If I’m working with a client on a grant application, I know to make certain that the answers are specific and that they completely answer the question. Third, I can save you a lot of time—something that is usually in short supply in the nonprofit sector and in the art world. The actual process will vary depending on your needs and what you’re starting with. You may have a solid first draft of a text, you may have an outline, or you may be starting from scratch. Regardless, once you hire me, I’ll do the writing, and then you’ll have a draft to respond to—I typically work with clients through Google Docs, a very efficient way to collaborate. One last note: because this type of writing for nonprofits and artists is collaborative, I find that a fixed price format tends to work better than hourly, and ends up being more cost-effective for the client. (An aside: my preference for fixed-price is the reason that Upwork states my hours worked as only 4; I've actually worked many, many hours!)
I’d love to hear more about your project and how I can help you reach your goals. Thanks for considering me.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Tara can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Tara receives requirements from you.
Tara works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
First round of review/editing
I will review and edit the application in Google Docs, including: direct copyediting to improve clarity or correct edits; comments/queries where more information is needed or something is unclear; minor revisions for flow, word #, and readability.
Second round of review/editing
After you have accepted my edits, answered queries, or provided more information as requested, I will review the document; finalize word count as required; and ensure that it is clear, compelling, and error-free.