Drafting a first pass of a grant application from past reports
An assistant reads the organization's earlier reports and program descriptions and builds a first draft that answers the funder's questions. The development director reshapes it and adds the personal stories.
What it involves
- Tools / helper type
- AI writing assistant + document library
- Rough effort
- Medium (Low = an afternoon or less; Medium = a few days with some setup; High = a project)
Who should look it over
Every number and claim must be verified by staff. Follow the funder's rules on the use of AI tools, if any.
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