Writes proposals that win money for nonprofits, schools, and researchers.
Researches foundations, writes a 20-page proposal for an after-school program, and builds the budget with the director.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in English or a related field; GPC certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: English, Communications, Nonprofit Management.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI drafts proposals and budgets quickly, so fewer writers are needed; strategy and relationships with funders stay human.
Classes: AP English Language, Business CTE class, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3043.
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