Ug, on another note, this fellow consultant has been stepping all over my toes. She just sent me an email, copying the Artistic Director and President about a grant workshop for our state grant program that's happening in a town like 90 minutes from here, and saying that it would be good for someone from our organization to be there. There is no reason to go to those workshops unless you have questions or are new to the process. I am not new to their process. I have submitted multiple applications under that state grant program. It's a waste of my hours that I need to commit elsewhere and also, I really can't afford to up and drive for 3 hours to go to it.

I responded to her saying I've applied to the state numerous times and don't feel the need to go to their workshop. They have multiple resources available online (webinars and such) and their staff responds to questions very quickly. Frankly, I've been to their workshops before and they aren't very helpful to me, because I have been doing this a long time. If you're new to this field or aren't a professional grant writer, these workshops are helpful in preparing your application, but if you do it for a living, it's really a waste of time.

I have a feeling she's going to write back insisting that someone go.

She is an administrative consultant, and she is getting paid a set amount of money a month for 11 hours a month. I am committed to approximately 20 hours a month and my fee is a lot more than hers, because I am an actual fundraiser and bring in money.

Sigh...I know she was just suggesting, but I do this every day of my life professionally. I know what's necessary and what's not.

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