In 2023, today’s guest (Laura Chynoweth) penned the blog post “Disrupting the Development Hierarchy” in which she spells out why grant writing so often is found at the bottom. Laura, founder and CEO of Grant Fundraising Consultants, joined us to share those reasons and ways in which grant professionals can educate their colleagues and others about the true nature of grant work. The truth is, those who conduct prospect research, develop grant proposals, and manage grant awards play a vital role in the fundraising arm of organizations. It’s time that is understood.   SHOW NOTES:   Laura Chynoweth’s Grant Professional Association Blog Post Article “Disrupting the Development Hierarchy” - Disrupting the Development Hierarchy - Grant Professionals Association   Laura Chynoweth - (2) Laura Chynoweth, MA, CFRE, GPC | LinkedIn   Grant Fundraising Consultants - Granted Fundraising Consultants