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The Ethical Dilemma of Data Misrepresentation in Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

Grant writing is a profession grounded in trust. Funders rely on grant professionals to present accurate, compelling narratives supported by credible data. However, in the competitive world of grant funding, it is easy, sometimes even natural, for well-meaning professionals to unintentionally misinterpret or misuse data.

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Who for the Win! The Ripple Effect of Compassionate Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

In grant writing, we understand the importance of the 5 Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. As grant professionals, we have a responsibility to keep Who at the center of every proposal we write because they are the very reason grants even exist. Compassionate grant writing even has the power to inspire.

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More Than Fiduciary Oversight – How Board Members Can Support the Grant Writing Team by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

According to BoardSource , the board [of directors] is responsible for ensuring that the organization is appropriately stewarding the resources entrusted to it and following all legal and ethical standards. Few things are more professionally deflating to a grant team than silence from leadership after notification of a grant award.

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Can You Pay a Grant Writer a Percentage of the Grant Award?

Just Write Grants

With the level of experience and the time commitment necessary to be successful at grant writing, it can be tempting to look for alternative ways to compensate a freelance grant writer. One of the questions I get most often is: " Is it okay to pay a grant writer a percentage of the grant award?"

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With a recent new client, they are saying that I am crazy to charge a flat rate instead of a percentage of grant awards.

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

I have been a self-employed grant writer for over 10 years. When I started, it was no longer best practices to charge a percentage of any grant award received. With a recent new client, they are saying that I am crazy to charge a flat rate instead of a percentage of grant awards. Dear Seasoned Grant Writer, .

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Grant Writer Cost in 2025: What You Actually Need to Pay [Expert Guide]

Allied Grant Writers

Regardless of the pricing model, it’s essential to note that paying a grant writer based on a percentage of awarded funds is both unethical and prohibited by industry standards. How grant writers are typically paid Grant writers employ several standard payment structures. This prohibition exists for several key reasons.

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Navigating Expertise and Ethics Balancing Professional Growth with Integrity

Grant Professionals Association

Welcome to the continuation of the October Ethics Month article series! We are diving deeper into the GPA Code of Ethics this week, focusing on the “Professional Obligations” section. Writing a winning proposal will open doors to bigger and better opportunities for you and the organization receiving the award.

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