Employment Prospects
Employers
Proposal managers may find employment in various types of companies and in a wide array of industries in the corporate, governmental, and not-for-profit sector. Individuals may, for example, be hired by organizations offering grants to not-for-profit groups or in the private sector finding staff or monies to handle business opportunities. They may also find opportunities at companies that sell services in almost any field of commerce.
Starting Out
Proposal managers may start out as proposal writers in trade associations, not-for profit organizations, and other organizations that use grants to fund their programs. Opportunities may also be located in the corporate world, advertising agencies, and public relations firms.
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