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Quit your toxic nonprofit job and replace your full-time income while writing grants part-time, from home! Join our students in the Freelance Grant Writer Academy to create Financial Stability and Flexibility through writing grants for causes you are passionate about: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy World-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author Holly Rustick provides coaching that helps new and experienced grant writers replace their full-time income while writing grants part-time from home (or anywhere they want to live or travel in the world). She coaches changemakers to master grant writing and start to grow 6-figure+ grant writing businesses on part-time hours via her signature group program, “Freelance Grant Writer Academy." As an unapologetic feminist, Holly’s work in coaching female grant writers to master grant writing, find their cause-area niche, and navigate value-based pricing and nonprofit sales is breaking glass ceilings for women all over the world. Every week, she coaches thousands of people through the top-ranking podcast, Grant Writing & Funding, books on grant writing, and inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy. Holly has 20 years of experience in grant writing, and began her freelance grant writing journey back in 2005. While teaching in Kuwait and Indonesia, and then earning a Master’s Degree in International Political Economy in Belgium, Holly saw the light of setting up a virtual-based business in grant writing back in the mid-2000s. Having secured more than $45 million of dollars for nonprofit organizations, and then setting up a multi 6-figure freelance business, Holly has a mission to help female grant writers break out of toxic nonprofit J-O-B-S and create high-level income while freelance grant writing. Inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, students have secured more than $50 million in grant funding and $1 million in revenue in their grant writing businesses! To amplify this work, she is past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce and was appointed to the Guam Business Advisory Task Force as an advisor to the first female governor of Guam. Holly lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella. If you are interested in replacing your full-time income while writing grants part-time from home (or from anywhere in the world!) join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy! www.grantwritingandfunding.com.

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Quit your toxic nonprofit job and replace your full-time income while writing grants part-time, from home! Join our students in the Freelance Grant Writer Academy to create Financial Stability and Flexibility through writing grants for causes you are passionate about: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy World-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author Holly Rustick provides coaching that helps new and experienced grant writers replace their full-time income while writing grants part-time from home (or anywhere they want to live or travel in the world). She coaches changemakers to master grant writing and start to grow 6-figure+ grant writing businesses on part-time hours via her signature group program, “Freelance Grant Writer Academy." As an unapologetic feminist, Holly’s work in coaching female grant writers to master grant writing, find their cause-area niche, and navigate value-based pricing and nonprofit sales is breaking glass ceilings for women all over the world. Every week, she coaches thousands of people through the top-ranking podcast, Grant Writing & Funding, books on grant writing, and inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy. Holly has 20 years of experience in grant writing, and began her freelance grant writing journey back in 2005. While teaching in Kuwait and Indonesia, and then earning a Master’s Degree in International Political Economy in Belgium, Holly saw the light of setting up a virtual-based business in grant writing back in the mid-2000s. Having secured more than $45 million of dollars for nonprofit organizations, and then setting up a multi 6-figure freelance business, Holly has a mission to help female grant writers break out of toxic nonprofit J-O-B-S and create high-level income while freelance grant writing. Inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, students have secured more than $50 million in grant funding and $1 million in revenue in their grant writing businesses! To amplify this work, she is past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce and was appointed to the Guam Business Advisory Task Force as an advisor to the first female governor of Guam. Holly lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella. If you are interested in replacing your full-time income while writing grants part-time from home (or from anywhere in the world!) join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy! www.grantwritingandfunding.com.

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Episodes

Ep. 320: BONUS 3 Questions to Price Your Grant Writing Services

4/12/2024
Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author who has been coaching grant writers on how to run successful 5-6 figure businesses since 2017. Holly explains what you need to know before you price your grant writing services, the different pricing strategies grant writers can use, and why freelance grant writers should use value based pricing. She also talks about the different ways to sell grant writing services, how to improve your grant writing, and set up sustainable grant funding plans for nonprofits. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨In the free webinar “Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Quickly” you will know how you can make a grant writing business work for you. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 30th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Why you struggle with pricing as a freelance grant writer ✨Replace Your Full-Time Income with Freelance Grant Writing ✨Replace Full-Time Income on Flexible Hours as a Freelance Grant Writer ___________________________________________________________ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/320 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Thanks for listening! Warmly, Holly Rustick Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!

Duration:00:17:28

Ep. 319: Stop Being Guilted to Work at a Nonprofit

4/9/2024
Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author who has been coaching grant writers on how to run successful 5-6 figure businesses since 2017. Holly explains the toxic side of working with nonprofits, why people get guilted to work at nonprofits, and how you can transition to freelance grant writing. She also talks about the microaggressions you see in nonprofits, what makes freelance grant writing better than in-house grant writing, and how grant writers can get financial stability. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨In the free webinar “Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Quickly” you will know how you can make a grant writing business work for you. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 30th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar ✨Freelance Grant Writing is More Financially Stable Than a Nonprofit Job ✨How Tiffany is Quitting Her Full-Time Job Early with Freelance Grant Writing ✨Transitioning to Freelance Grant Writing ✨Grant Easy Management Software ___________________________________________________________ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/319 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Thanks for listening! Warmly, Holly Rustick Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!

Duration:00:19:26

Ep. 318 BONUS Replace Full-Time Income on Flexible Hours as a Freelance Grant Writer

4/5/2024
Register for the FREE Webinar, "Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Fast" on Tuesday, April 30th at 4pm - 5:30 pm EST: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar Welcome to the Grant Writing and Funding podcast, where we help passionate individuals create stable income with flexible schedules by securing ideal nonprofit clients through the best grant writing and nonprofit sales strategies. In this bonus episode, host Holly Rustick shares strategies for replacing a full-time income with part-time grant writing work. From overcoming imposter syndrome to setting boundaries and value-based pricing, Holly provides valuable insights gained from her own experience as a grant writer. Join the webinar on April 30th to learn how you can achieve financial stability on flexible hours through grant writing. Register for free at grantwritingandfunding.com/318 or grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar. Don't miss out on the 48-hour bonus for webinar participants. _________________________________________________________________ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/318 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Thanks for listening! Warmly, Holly Rustick Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home! ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ ———————————————————————————

Duration:00:22:04

Ep. 317: A Master Grant Template Application: How it Reduces Your Grant Writing Time

4/2/2024
Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author who has been coaching grant writers on how to run successful 5-6 figure businesses since 2017. Holly explains how long it takes to learn how to write grants, how to save time when writing grant applications, and the benefits of using a grant template. She also talks about what to include in a master grant application template, the commonalities between different grant applications, and how to use AI in the grant writing process. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Live Webinar on Tuesday, April 30th at 4pm - 5:30 pm EST: “Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Fast” https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar ✨Grant Easy Management Software ✨Decolonizing Grant Research: Crafting an Inclusive Grant Template for Funding Success ✨Finding a Community of Grant Writers ✨Everything Inside the FGW Academy, Who It’s For, & How to Get Your Investment Back with One Sale ___________________________________________________________ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/317 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Thanks for listening! Warmly, Holly Rustick Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!

Duration:00:22:22

Ep. 316: A No-Wrong Door Approach to Supporting Nonprofits through Grant Writing

3/26/2024
Jodi Riley is the Principal Consultant and Certified Grant Writer at Innovant, where she leads her team and spearheads the grant writing & development processes. Jodi explains how to understand where the need for grant writing is in your field, the different ways to connect with funders, and who you should hire to help you scale your grant writing business. She also talks about the benefits of being part of a grant membership program, why talking to people who understand grant writing is so valuable, and the helpful systems and strategies you can use to scale a grant writing business. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Foundant Technologies ✨Lessons Learned in Partnerships ✨Finding a Community of Grant Writers ✨How This Federal Grant Writer Advanced Her Freelance Grant Writing Business ✨Do you have a grant writing business and want to scale to multi 6 figures while building an agency? Join the Grant Professional Mentorship Waitlist ✨Are you a new or seasoned grant writer and want to start or grow a freelance grant writing business and replace your full-time income with writing grants part-time from home? The Freelance Grant Writer Academy might be more your speed. Join the waitlist here. ___________________________________________________________ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/316 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Thanks for listening! Warmly, Holly Rustick Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!

Duration:00:46:46

Ep. 315: Revitalizing Farming: Elaina's Grant Writing Business and Impact in Agriculture

3/19/2024
Elaina Michale is on a mission to accelerate regenerative agriculture through her grant writing and funding services. Elaina explains the benefits of having a niche for your grant writing business, how to find more grant writing clients, and the ways to improve your grant writing skills. She also talks about the usefulness of being in a grant writing community, and the different ways that a grant writing mentorship programme has helped her. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Return to the Land newsletter ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨How to Niche Your Grant Writing Services to Get Ideal Nonprofit Clients with Elaina Michael ✨The Academy is Not Just a Program, It’s a Movement ✨How Jen Made Her Investment Back within 3 Months, booked out clients, and won her first grant Inside the Academy ✨Do you have a grant writing business and want to scale to multi 6 figures while building an agency? Join the Grant Professional Mentorship Waitlist ✨Are you a new or seasoned grant writer and want to start or grow a freelance grant writing business and replace your full-time income with writing grants part-time from home? The Freelance Grant Writer Academy might be more your speed. Join the waitlist here. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writi…ter-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-g…ter-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-s…c-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: grantwritingandfunding.com/315 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources

Duration:00:38:54

Ep. 314: How Small Nonprofits Can Half the Price of Hiring a Grant Writer & Double the Impact

3/12/2024
Brian Meagher has over a decade of experience in fundraising, and has worked in a variety of roles from major gifts officer to planned giving, grant writing and managing a team. Brian explains how he used what he learned from the Grant Professional Mentorship programme to improve the efficiency of his team, enabling him to increase his revenue while charging nonprofits less. He also talks about the ways systems and processes should be used in grant writing, how to vet nonprofit organizations in your first call with them, and where to find useful fundraising resources. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Nonprofit Consulting Conference 2024 ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Doubling Clients and Cutting Hours: Dr. Lauren’s $500K Grant Writing Journey inside the Academy ✨How to Identify What Rates to Charge as a Grant Writer ✨How Jen Made Her Investment Back within 3 Months, booked out clients, and won her first grant Inside the Academy ✨Do you have a grant writing business and want to scale to multi 6 figures while building an agency? Join the Grant Professional Mentorship Waitlist ✨Are you a new or seasoned grant writer and want to start or grow a freelance grant writing business and replace your full-time income with writing grants part-time from home? The Freelance Grant Writer Academy might be more your speed. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writi…ter-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-g…ter-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-s…c-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: grantwritingandfunding.com/314 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources

Duration:00:47:49

Ep. 313: Should Grant Professionals Get Paid to Speak?

3/5/2024
Mandy Pearce is the Founder of Funding for Good where she equips organizations with the skills and tools they need to become successful and sustainable. Mandy explains when you should start charging for speaking arrangements, the problems with doing a presentation for free, and how to maximize the opportunities you have when teaching a webinar. She also talks about the additional costs that are involved with giving workshops, how often you need to network with someone before they do business with you, and the 2024 Nonprofit Consulting Conference. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Nonprofit Consulting Conference 2024 ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨How to Identify What Rates to Charge as a Grant Writer ✨How to Know When to Grow Your Nonprofit Consultancy with Mandy Pearce ✨Ep. 19: Strategic Partnerships for Your Nonprofit ✨Rhea Wong ✨Philip Dang ✨Sheleia Philips ✨DeaRonda Harrison ✨Rachel Muir ✨Patrick Kirby ✨Sabrina Hernandez Walker ✨Kamilah Martin ✨Foundant Technologies ✨Rock Solid ✨COMO Solutions ✨Bloomerang ✨Essential Bookkeeping Solutions Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writi…ter-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-g…ter-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-s…c-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: grantwritingandfunding.com/313 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources

Duration:00:39:27

Ep. 312: Why you struggle with pricing as a freelance grant writer with Rachel Waterman

2/27/2024
Rachel is the CEO and Founder of GDS Grants and has over 25 years of community development and grant writing experience. Rachel explains how much people are charging for grant writing services, how you should price your grant writing services, and use data to review your pricing strategy. She also talks about the information you need to have a productive grant writing business, how to get experience as a new grant writer, and the problem with giving discounts to your clients. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨2023 Pricing Survey ✨GEMS 10% Off Coupon “Use GWFHOLLY” ✨Grants Easy Management System ✨Global Development Systems ✨Rachel Waterman on LinkedIn ✨Ep. 165: Grant Management Made Easy: Never Miss a Grant or Funding Deadline ✨Ep. 257: Grant Writer Pricing Survey: Why Grant Professionals Don’t Feel Valued Pricing your grant services correctly is the single-most critical factor in determining your business income. Are you confident in your pricing strategy? Are you being fairly compensated for your work? This critical research has been undertaken by GDS Grants and if you're a contract grant professional, then your input is key to our collective know-how. Take the survey now, until March 1st at https://form.jotform.com/232882122549055 Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writi…ter-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-g…ter-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-s…c-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: grantwritingandfunding.com/312 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources

Duration:00:50:43

Ep. 311: How to Get Lines of Credit While Waiting for Grants to be Reimbursed with Stephen Halasnik

2/20/2024
Stephen Halasnik is the Cofounder and Managing Partner of Financing Solutions and has over 25 years of business experience dealing with banks. Stephen explains the different ways new nonprofits can raise money, the downsides of nonprofits getting a line of credit, and why nonprofits should avoid using credit cards for a line of credit. He also talks about what banks look for in nonprofits, how much revenue a nonprofit should be making, and the different types of people you want on a nonprofit’s board. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨The Nonprofit MBA Podcast ✨The Entrepreneur MBA Podcast ✨New Grant Funding Opportunities for Small and Emerging Nonprofits ✨How to Secure Funding for Your School or Non-Profit ✨How to Navigate Inflation and Get More Funding for Your Nonprofit Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writi…ter-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-g…ter-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-s…c-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: grantwritingandfunding.com/311 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources

Duration:00:37:44

Ep. 310: Get Your Nonprofit to the Next Level with an Organizational Operational System

2/13/2024
Dr. Chris Lambert is the Founder and CEO of Life Remodeled and creator of the Next Level Nonprofit organizational operating system. Dr. Lambert explains the key principles nonprofits need to follow, how nonprofit leaders can build an effective team, and the benefits of nonprofits collaborating with each other. He also talks about different ways to improve the impact of your nonprofit, how to properly define the culture of your nonprofit, and common mistakes nonprofits make in the hiring process. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Next Level Nonprofit ✨Why the 10 Best Practices of a Nonprofit Board are Flawed ✨4 Steps Executive Directors of Nonprofits Can Lead with Confidence ✨Increase Retention and Recruit Talent by Using the 4-Day Workweek Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writi…ter-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-g…ter-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-s…c-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: grantwritingandfunding.com/310 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources

Duration:00:38:10

Ep. 309: Financial Elements to Include in a Consultant's Business Plan to Avoid Burnout

2/6/2024
Stephanie Sample is the Founder of Fundraising for The Future, a 6 figure business with a calculated profit margin and clear business goals. Stephanie explains why freelance grant writers need a business plan, the most important aspects of building a business plan, and what to include in a business plan. She also talks about why freelance grant writers should have an anchor client, how to screen your grant writing clients, and ways to avoid burnout. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Profit First ✨The Grant Plant ✨How to Create a Strategic Plan for Your Nonprofit & Avoid Burnout ✨The Peaceful SCALE System: Transforming Your Grant Writing ✨Business for Peace & Profit ✨The Real ROI of Grant Writing Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/309 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources

Duration:00:44:05

Ep. 308: Ghostwriting Techniques for Writing Grants with Kent Sanders

1/30/2024
Kent Sanders is a ghostwriter who helps leaders grow their business through books and other content. Kent explains the similarities between ghostwriters and grant writers, what grant writers can do to increase their productivity, and the benefits of writing your own book. He also talks about the positive habits grant writers can build, how to structure your writing routine to improve your productivity, and get people to buy into your mission. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨18 Words to Live By: A Father’s Wisdom on What Matters Most ✨The Artist’s Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey ✨The Faith of Elvis: A Story Only a Brother Can Tell (with Billy Stanley) ✨Performance Driven Giving: The Roadmap to Unleashing the Power of Generosity in Your Life (with David Hancock & Bobby Kipper) ✨FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit: https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✨7 Grant Writing Tips to Increase Grant Funding ✨How to Write Grants Using Concise, Clear, and Meaningful Words ✨Do Not Use These Words In Your Grant Proposals Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/308 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources

Duration:00:45:00

Ep. 307: Decolonizing Grant Research: Crafting an Inclusive Grant Template for Funding Success

1/23/2024
Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author who has been coaching grant writers how to run successful 5-6 figure businesses since 2017. Holly explains how to create a grant writing master template, the benefits of using a grant writing template, and what a grant writing template looks like. She also talks about the different types of research involved in grant writing, what types of data you need to use in grant applications, and how to avoid making assumptions in your grant writing. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Hub Haven Newsletter ✨Why You Should Charge Grant Research as a Stand-Alone Service and Not Combine it with Grant Writing ✨Scoring Points in Your Grant Proposal’s Research Section with Holly Rustick ✨How Grant Research Can Be a Service You Offer Nonprofit Clients Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/307 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Coaching new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants! ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources

Duration:00:24:33

Bonus Ep. The Academy is Not Just a Program, It's a Movement

1/21/2024
The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a movement to help level out the freelance grant writer industry. Our movement is to change the paradigm, "I need a 9-5 for financial stability" to "My skills and systems provide financial stability." Specifically, we coach women freelancers to overcome past money and time trauma so that you step into financial stability and safety. Our curriculum, coaching, and processes provide the pathway to replace your full-time income while writing grants part-time. We teach you value-based pricing and ethical nonprofit sales. When you join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, aspiring and seasoned grant writers get everything you need to quit your full-time job and replace your full-time income by freelance grant writing from your home. The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a 12-Month group coaching program, where you get curriculum, coaching, customized feedback and support to start a Freelance Grant Writing Business. The Academy is just One Payment of $2,500 (Get 2 Months Free!) or 12 Monthly Payments of $250. Doors close on Sunday, Jan. 21st at 11:59 pm EST. Click here to join the movement: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/

Duration:00:27:27

Bonus Ep. You Can be a new or experienced Grant Writer To Join The Academy & How Much Time it Takes

1/20/2024
When you join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, aspiring and seasoned grant writers get everything you need to quit your full-time job and replace your full-time income by freelance grant writing from your home. Yes, you are investing, but it is a drop in the bucket compared to everything you get inside. The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a 12-Month group coaching program, where you get curriculum, coaching, customized feedback and support to start a Freelance Grant Writing Business. The Academy is just One Payment of $2,500 (Get 2 Months Free!) or 12 Monthly Payments of $250. Doors close on Sunday, Jan. 21st at 11:59 pm EST. >> Click here to join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/

Duration:00:11:49

Everything Inside the FGW Academy, Who It's For, & How to Get Your Investment Back with One Sale

1/19/2024
The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is the #1 Grant Writing and Nonprofit Sales Program in the Industry. When you join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, you get everything you need to quit your full-time job and replace your full-time income by freelance grant writing from your home. The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a 12-Month group coaching program, where you get curriculum, coaching, customized feedback and support to start a Freelance Grant Writing Business. The price to the Academy is only One Payment of $2,500 (Get 2 Months Free!) or 12 Monthly Payments of $250. Join Now by clicking: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ Each part of the Academy is a simple process, even if you work a full-time job. You get 12 months to do the curriculum and access the coaching: Business Curriculum: We help you figure out your services, get your business set up, manage your money, and manage your calendar! You will learn our very own Unique Industry Concept formula, where you will always STAND out. Pricing & Sales Curriculum: We teach you our Ethical Nonprofit Sales Strategy and Value-based Pricing. Walk into sales calls with confidence and never back down on your pricing again. Unlimited Customized Grant Reviews: We are the only program in the industry that offers grant reviews. We have been writing grants for 20 years and federal reviewers for 10 years. When we review your grants and give feedback, your grant success rate increases exponentially and you refine your grant writing skills. (We charge $2,500 for reviewing grants to the public. You get as many grants reviewed as you want throughout the entire program! This is a no-brainer). Twice per month Live Coaching Calls: Ask anything in our coaching calls from sales questions, dealing with troublesome clients, how to run a grant workshop, and more. And if you can’t come, you can access a private podcast for all replays. Daily Slack Channel: Our expert coaches will respond to any question, and it’s a great place to interact with your community. Personalized Business Feedback: Anything to do with your business, we look over and give you personalized feedback. This alone is HUGE as it’s the little decisions in business that cause paralysis. Grant Writing Curriculum: You learn how to write a master grant template in 30 days. In fact, we have our 30-day Live Challenge to write a Master Grant Application starting Feb. 5th. Having grant experts even review ONE grant is easily worth the entire price of the program. Bonus Skill Curriculum: We also teach you how to get paid and facilitate Nonprofit Strategic Planning, a Nonprofit Wellness Audit, and a Grant Feasibility Study. When you join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, you get everything you need to quit your full-time job and replace your full-time income by freelance grant writing from your home. The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a 12-Month group coaching program, where you get curriculum, coaching, customized feedback and support to start a Freelance Grant Writing Business. The price to the Academy is only One Payment of $2,500 (Get 2 Months Free!) or 12 Monthly Payments of $250. Doors close on Sunday, Jan. 21st at 11:59 pm EST. Join Now by clicking: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/

Duration:00:41:26

Ep. 306: How Jen Made Her Investment Back within 3 Months and won her first grant Inside the Academy

1/16/2024
Jen Bowen is a member of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and successfully transitioned in her career to become a full time freelance grant writer. Jen joins us to discuss everything she’s learned about freelance grant writing, how the academy helped her progress in her grant writing skills, and the different grant writing support systems available in the academy. She also talks about why she changed career to become a freelance grant writer, how grant writing has affected her life, and the benefits of being a freelance grant writer. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Quit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job and Replace your Income with Grant Writing Webinar ✨Instrumentl ✨Quit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job and Replace your Income with Grant Writing Webinar ✨Replace Your Full-Time Income with Freelance Grant Writing ✨Grant Writing Consulting: A Path to Financial Stability and Growth Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/306 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources

Duration:00:32:29

Ep. 305: How Tiffany is Quitting Her Full-Time Job Early with Freelance Grant Writing

1/9/2024
Tiffany Thibodeau is a grant consultant, content writer and member of the freelance grant writing academy. Tiffany joins us to discuss the amount of time it takes to get grant writing clients, how to attract the right type of clients for your grant writing business, and the benefits of offering both content writing and grant writing services. She also talks about the lifestyle benefits of freelance grant writing, the mindset you need to be a successful freelancer, and what she learned from joining the freelance grant writing academy. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Quit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job and Replace your Income with Grant Writing Webinar ✨Nonprofit Consulting Conference ✨Navigating Grant Rejections: Yvonne’s Insights on Turning Setbacks into Opportunities ✨Alejandra’s Journey to Becoming a Niche Expert in Environmental Grant Writing ✨Growing your Nonprofit Consultancy Practice Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/305 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources

Duration:00:47:30

Ep. 304: Doubling Clients and Cutting Hours: $500K Grant Writing Journey inside the Academy

1/2/2024
Dr. Lauren Hopkins is a social worker, program evaluator, grant writer, training developer, and facilitator. Dr. Hopkins joins us to discuss the different ways to structure grant writing services, why grant writers should use value based pricing, and how grant writers can show organizations their value. She also talks about the business side of being a grant professional, the importance of having a grant application plan, and how using systems has helped her build financial stability. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Quit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job and Replace your Income with Grant Writing Webinar ✨The Beginners Guide to Grant Writing ✨Creating a Value-Driven Grant Writing Business Doubled Clients, Peace, and Revenue ✨Grant Writing Consulting: A Path to Financial Stability and Growth ✨Finding a Community of Grant Writers Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/304 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources

Duration:00:51:30