Grant Writing & Funding How Small Nonprofits Can Half the Price of Hiring a Grant Writer & Double the Impact
What if you could increase your revenue—while actually charging nonprofits less?
In this episode, Brian Meagher shares how he leveraged systems and strategies from the Grant Professional Mentorship to improve efficiency across his team and scale his impact.
With over a decade of experience in fundraising—including roles in major gifts, planned giving, grant writing, and team management—Brian brings a well-rounded perspective on what it takes to run effective and sustainable fundraising operations.
We dive into how implementing strong systems and processes can streamline your grant writing workflow, improve team productivity, and ultimately increase revenue without overextending your resources. Brian also shares how to vet nonprofit organizations during your initial calls, so you can identify strong-fit clients and set clear expectations from the start.
Plus, we explore where to find valuable fundraising resources and how to continuously refine your approach as both a grant writer and leader.
If you’re ready to work smarter, not harder—and build a more efficient and profitable grant writing practice—this episode is packed with insights you can start applying today.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Brian Meagher is a seasoned fundraising professional with over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector. His background includes roles in major gifts, planned giving, grant writing, and managing fundraising teams.
Brian specializes in implementing systems and processes that increase efficiency and drive revenue growth, helping organizations maximize their impact while operating more effectively. He is passionate about using strategic approaches to fundraising and mentoring teams to achieve sustainable success.
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Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing.
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Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.