Sample interview questions: Have you ever participated in grant writing or fundraising activities for archival projects? If so, please provide examples.
Sample answer:
Yes, I have participated in several grant writing and fundraising activities for archival projects:
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Digitization Grant: I successfully wrote and submitted a grant proposal to NARA for a digitization project that would make a collection of historical documents accessible to the public online. The grant was awarded, and the project will be completed in 2023.
- Foundation Grant for Archival Preservation: I partnered with a local foundation to secure a grant for the preservation of a collection of rare and fragile archival materials. The grant funded the purchase of archival-quality storage materials, as well as the digitization of the collection to ensure its long-term preservation.
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