How much does a Grant Writer make in Illinois? The average Grant Writer salary in Illinois is $77,041 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $69,175 and $86,657. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Grant Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Grant Writer Salary $62,014 IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Grant Writer Salary $69,175 IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Grant Writer Salary $77,041 IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Grant Writer Salary $86,657 IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Grant Writer Salary $95,411 IL February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Grant Writer need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Presentation: Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.

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RFI: A RFI (request for information) is a common business process whose purpose is to collect written information about the capabilities of various suppliers.

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Marketing Communications: Marketing communications (MC, marcom(s), marcomm(s)) uses different marketing channels and tools in combination: Marketing communication channels focus on any way a business communicates a message to its desired market, or the market in general. A marketing communication tool can be anything from: advertising, personal selling, direct marketing, sponsorship, communication, and promotion to public relations. MC are made up of the marketing mix which is made up of 4P's: Price, Promotion, Place and Product, for a business selling goods, and made up of 7P's: Price, Promotion, Place, Product, People, Physical evidence and Process, for a service based business.

Presentation 1.76%
RFI 1.2%
Marketing Communications 0.62%
Others 96.42%

Job Description for Grant Writer

Grant Writer develops resources, researches funding sources, and writes proposals to obtain grant funding from various organizations. Writes contract proposals that reflect the goals and objectives of the organization. Being a Grant Writer outlines accurate budgets that support the proposed activities defined in the proposal. Ensures each grant-writing project complies with the funder's policies, formats, timelines, reporting, and legal requirements. Additionally, Grant Writer may participate in the negotiation of contractual provisions with potential partners. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Grant Writer occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Grant Writer typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $79,095 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $78,825 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $71,111 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $71,972 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $73,224 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $78,825 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $70,418 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $69,892 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $73,224 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $68,854 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Grant Writer

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For Grant Writer, the first career path typically progresses to Grant Proposal Manager.

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