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How to Return as a Nonprofit Grant Writer After a Career Gap
In this episode of The Comeback Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a career gap can actually be an advantage when returning as a nonprofit grant writer. They walk through the story of Maria, a former marketing manager who took seven years off to raise twins and then pivoted into grant writing at a regional food bank. Lucas breaks down how she reframed her past experience—using her familiarity with donor personas and campaign analytics to write compelling proposals. They discuss the specific skills that transfer seamlessly: research, storytelling, budgeting, and deadline management…
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