Grant Writing & Funding

This episode, Holly Rustick explains how to save time and increase the effectiveness of your grants by using a grant writing master template. 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.What you’ll learn in this episode:How to save time in your grant writing. How to create a grant writing master template. The benefits of creating a grant writing template. What a grant writing master template looks like.What you need to use references for in grant applications. How to avoid making assumptions in your grant writing. The different types of research involved in grant writing. What type of data you can use in grant applications. Quotables:“Data is really important to grant writing sources and all other funding sources.”“Doing research is a foundation of your master grant writing template is so important but it is time consuming.”“The foundation in a master grant template is having research and doing your research in the right way.”ABOUT HOLLY RUSTICKGrant Writing & Funding (GWF) has a Global Movement to Secure $1 Billion in Grant Funding for Good and $30 Million in Grant Writing Businesses by 2030.  Holly Rustick, CEO of GWF, is leading the movement; a world-renowned grant writer with 20+ years of experience, bestselling author, and business coach for new and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income writing grants part-time from home through her signature programs: the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship.  Rustick is the host of the top grant writing podcast “Grant Writing & Funding” and the author of the Bestselling book, The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing. With an MA in International Political Economy,  past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, serving on numerous boards of directors, Holly is also an unapologetic feminist. She lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella. CONNECT WITH HOLLY RUSTICK Website: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ Resources mentioned in this episode:Freelance Grant Writer AcademyHub Haven NewsletterWhy You Should Charge Grant Research as a Stand-Alone Service and Not Combine it with Grant WritingScoring Points in Your Grant Proposal’s Research Section with Holly RustickHow Grant Research Can Be a Service You Offer Nonprofit ClientsOTHER RESOURCES:Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox.  https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCASTFavor, 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!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.Thanks for listening!Warmly,Holly RustickLeading 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.

What if your financial stability didn’t depend on a 9–5 job?What if your skills and systems could provide that stability instead?In this episode, we dive into the mission behind the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and how it’s working to shift the paradigm around work, income, and freedom—especially for women freelancers.The Academy isn’t just a program—it’s a movement.A movement designed to level out the freelance grant writing industry by teaching grant writers how to build sustainable, profitable businesses rooted in value, ethics, and confidence.We talk about how many freelancers carry past money and time trauma—and how that can impact pricing, boundaries, and overall business growth. Inside the Academy, we focus on helping you overcome those barriers so you can step into true financial stability and safety.You’ll also learn how our curriculum, coaching, and proven processes provide a clear pathway to replacing your full-time income while writing grants part-time—from home.From value-based pricing to ethical nonprofit sales, this episode breaks down how you can create a business that not only supports you financially, but also aligns with your lifestyle and goals.If you’ve been wondering whether it’s possible to leave your 9–5 and build a thriving grant writing business—this episode will show you how.ABOUT HOLLY RUSTICKGrant Writing & Funding (GWF) has a Global Movement to Secure $1 Billion in Grant Funding for Good and $30 Million in Grant Writing Businesses by 2030. Holly Rustick, CEO of GWF, is leading the movement; a world-renowned grant writer with 20+ years of experience, bestselling author, and business coach for new and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income writing grants part-time from home through her signature programs: the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship.Rustick is the host of the top grant writing podcast “Grant Writing & Funding” and the author of the Bestselling book, The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing. With an MA in International Political Economy, past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, serving on numerous boards of directors, Holly is also an unapologetic feminist. She lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella. CONNECT WITH HOLLY RUSTICKWebsite: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/RESOURCES:Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorshipRATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCASTFavor, 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!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.Thanks for listening!Warmly,Holly RustickLeading 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.

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/

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 here.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:Who It’s For?If you are NEW to grant writing and have never written a grant beforeIf you have written some grants and looking to get better at writing grantsIf you are wanting to open a freelance grant writing business on the side (in addition to your 9-5)If you want to leave your 9-5 and open a freelance grant writing businessIf you already have a freelance grant writing business but your systems are a hot messStudents in the Academy are writing their first grants and getting clients. And others have decades of grant writing experience, but are now booking out their freelance grant writing businesses with ideal clients and working LESS while earning more.What’s Inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy?Business CurriculumWe 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. Everything you need to start a business!Pricing & Sales CurriculumWe 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 ReviewsWe mentioned this above, but it’s so good we are making sure you see it! 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 CallsAsk anything in our coaching calls from sales questions, dealing with troublesome clients, how to run a grant workshop, and more. We have space for you to bring any question related to your skills and business to these very powerful calls! And if you can’t come, you can access a private podcast for all replays.Daily Slack ChannelDid you win a grant? Or maybe you are wanting to know where to grab a logic model, feedback on a contract, or having imposter syndrome with posting your new company on LinkedIn. We got you. Our expert coaches will respond to any question, and it’s a great place to interact with your community.Personalized Business FeedbackWant us to give you feedback on your website? How about giving you feedback on your pricing? Need input on how to structure your services? Want us to look over a retainer before sending it to a client? 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. When you have a coach – who has literally made a successful six-figure business as a freelance grant writer and worked with more than 100 successful freelance grant writers  – give you feedback, this will help you drive your business forward peacefully and quickly.Grant Writing CurriculumYou 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. We are also the only program in the industry that offers grant reviews and feedback on your grants. Having grant experts even review ONE grant is easily worth the entire price of the program.Bonus Skill CurriculumWe also teach you how to get paid and facilitate Nonprofit Strategic Planning, a Nonprofit Wellness Audit, and a Grant Feasibility Study.How to Make Your Investment Back in One SaleA question that underlines a lot of them is… Will I get a return on my investment?It’s easy to make a quick ROI inside the Academy.In fact, on average, folks who come in are making an average of $41,530 within 5 months.That’s crazy bananas. There is literally no other program that I know of that has this kind of ROI.How are they getting this type of revenue so quickly?Let me start to say that they aren’t all experienced grant writers. This is a combination of first-time grant writers and seasoned grant writers! They use our systems.They get clear on services with our Unique Industry Concept.They stop discounting their prices by using our Value-Based Pricing.They show up confidently in sales calls with our Ethical Nonprofit Sales Strategy.They overcome imposter syndrome with our Unlimited Grant Reviews.Additionally, they make an immediate ROI of their $2,500 investment by using any of the following:#1) One Grant Prospect Sale for $2,500 Our Academy students learn our process in putting together a Grant Research Prospect Report.They learn how to do research so that they find the BEST-fit prospects for their clients and deliver high-quality services.Plus, they get a template report so they don’t have to worry about creating something pretty. They sell this for $2,500. To ONE client.They sell this multiple times.#2) They sell a Master Grant Template for $3,000 They easily charge $3,000 for writing a Master Grant Template and delivering that for a client.And in this round of the Academy only, we are offering a LIVE 30-day challenge to write a Master Grant Template.Starting Feb. 5th for 30 days, we will show you how to write this template in a short 5-15 minute video every day.You will go through this process together as a group. And you will be able to submit your draft template for review and feedback.In fact, Jen who is in the Academy said that she was using this challenge to do the Master Grant Template for a client she currently has. So she is literally getting paid to do this Challenge and will give her client the deliverable.#3) They Save up to $4,790 by joining with other Academy students on Software Inside the Academy, students join together to go in on the most robust grant research software! They sign up together as 5 in a group to use the software together as a group. This literally saves thousands of dollars.In fact, Ginny who is in the Academy said...

This episode, Jen Bowen explains how to become a freelance grant writer, get grant writing clients and secure your first grants. 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. What you’ll learn in this episode:How to become a freelance grant writer. Securing your first grant and onboarding your first grant writing clients. How to pivot your career towards grant writing.How fulfilling it is being a freelance grant writer. Resources to help you get your first grant writing clients. The support systems in the freelance grant writing academy. The power of having a grant writing support system. The community of grant writers in the freelance grant writing academy. About Jen BowenJen Bowen, with 25 years of experience at HBO, most recently served as Senior VP of Worldwide  Content Sales, selling iconic Original Programming globally.While she loved the creativity and  storytelling she was surrounded by, her motivation to continually take on new challenges and  contribute more meaningfully to society for the second half of her career led to a career pivot. She began immersing herself in the nonprofit world, including becoming Board Chair for Chance  2 Dance, an inclusive and accommodating dance studio for students of varying physical and  cognitive abilities. The passion and creativity of nonprofits fueled her, but having an inside look  into nonprofits, she quickly realized that the chaos of the nonprofit world could benefit from  some of the structure of corporate organizations. With an education in journalism and a passion for writing and research, Jen chose to capitalize  on her diverse skill set by specializing in grant writing. Her extensive experience in sales at HBO  honed her skills for crafting compelling pitches, as well as listening to clients’ needs and figuring  out the best approach to collaborate. Jen’s goal is to connect funders seeking to make a positive  impact with nonprofits poised to leverage their support for transformative change.  With a blend of  corporate acumen and a heart for social impact, Jen Bowen is dedicated to bridging the gap  between profit and purpose, creating a lasting legacy of positive change.Connect with Jen Bowen:Website LinkedInEmailQuotables:“I experimented with my first grants and I was amazed that it did really well and we ended up winning the grant for two hundred thousand dollars.”“I’m only going to do it for companies I feel connected to.”“There’s so much work to go around and it doesn’t feel competitive. Every single grant writer I talked to just wants to help other grant writers.”Resources mentioned in this episode:Freelance Grant Writer AcademyInstrumentlQuit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job and Replace your Income with Grant Writing WebinarReplace Your Full-Time Income with Freelance Grant WritingGrant Writing Consulting: A Path to Financial Stability and GrowthOTHER RESOURCES:Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox.  https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCASTFavor, 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!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.Thanks for listening!Warmly,Holly RustickLeading 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.

This episode, 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. About Tiffany ThibodeauTiffany Thibodeau is a grant consultant and content writer specializing in education and youth development. She is passionate about helping organizations tell their stories, build connections, and inspire positive action. Tiffany has over 17 years of experience as an educator, spanning early childhood through secondary. She’s drawn to supporting missions in environmental education, STEM/STEAM education, college access and career readiness, literacy, and after-school programming. She is a member of the Grant Professionals Association and holds an M.S. in Childhood Education and a B.A. in Communication from The Sage Colleges. Tiffany is also an active community member, serving on her town’s Conservation Commission, Friends of the Library committee, and Stewardship committee for a local land trust. Tiffany lives in Massachusetts, where she spends her free time trudging through the woods with her partner and their two dogs.  Connect with Tiffany Thibodeau:Website LinkedInResources mentioned in this episode:Freelance Grant Writer AcademyQuit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job and Replace your Income with Grant Writing WebinarNonprofit Consulting Conference Navigating Grant Rejections: Yvonne’s Insights on Turning Setbacks into OpportunitiesAlejandra’s Journey to Becoming a Niche Expert in Environmental Grant WritingGrowing your Nonprofit Consultancy PracticeOTHER RESOURCES:Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox.  https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCASTFavor, 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!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.Thanks for listening!Warmly,Holly RustickLeading 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.

This episode, Dr. Lauren Hopkins explains how to package grant writing services, show organizations your value, and increase your impact. 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.What you’ll learn in this episode:What nonprofits can do if they can’t afford to hire a grant writer. The benefits of working with a freelance grant writer. Building a business plan for your first master grant application. How to carry out program evaluations for grant funders. The ways the freelance grant academy has helped Dr. Hopkins. How grant writers should structure the services they provide. Different ways to package grant writing services. Why grant writers should use value-based pricing. How to show organizations the value of using a grant writer. The resources and templates available in the freelance grant writing academy.About Dr. Lauren HopkinsDr. Lauren Hopkins is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Prepared to Impact, LLC. She is a social worker passionate about helping organizational staff strengthen knowledge, gain skills, and achieve goals. Dr. Hopkins is a gifted program evaluator, experienced grant writer, skilled training developer, and knowledgeable facilitator. She holds a Bachelors in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from High Point University, a Masters in Social Work from the University of South Carolina, and a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Southeastern University. She also earned a Grant Writing Certificate from the University of South Carolina. Connect with Dr. Lauren:Website EmailQuotables:“Value based pricing is key and the academy taught me a lot about that.”“The academy has helped me get out of my comfort zone and fine tune and become clear about my services.”“A lot of the time freelance grant writers aren’t able to make income because they’re not marketing themselves or doing sales calls.”Resources mentioned in this episode:Freelance Grant Writer AcademyQuit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job and Replace your Income with Grant Writing WebinarThe Beginners Guide to Grant WritingCreating a Value-Driven Grant Writing Business Doubled Clients, Peace, and RevenueGrant Writing Consulting: A Path to Financial Stability and GrowthFinding a Community of Grant WritersOTHER RESOURCES:Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox.  https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCASTFavor, 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!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.Thanks for listening!Warmly,Holly RustickLeading 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.

Are nonprofit jobs really as stable as they seem?In this episode, Holly breaks down a perspective that might surprise you—why freelance grant writing can actually offer more financial stability than traditional nonprofit roles.We dive into how nonprofit salaries are often impacted by funding fluctuations and how inflation continues to affect wages across the sector. In contrast, freelance grant writing can provide more control over your income, allowing you to diversify clients and increase your earning potential.Holly also shares insights into how much freelance grant writers can realistically earn in a year, along with the flexibility and freedom that come with running your own business. From setting your schedule to scaling your services, freelance grant writing offers benefits that go beyond income—including autonomy, work-life balance, and long-term sustainability.If you’ve been considering making the shift or want to understand the financial realities of both paths, this episode will give you a clear and empowering perspective.ABOUT OUR GUESTHolly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert, bestselling author, and business coach who has helped thousands of aspiring and experienced grant writers build successful freelance businesses. As the founder of Grant Writing & Funding, she leads a global movement to help grant writers secure funding for nonprofits while creating profitable, flexible careers.With over 20 years of experience, Holly specializes in teaching value-based pricing, ethical sales, and sustainable business systems that allow grant writers to replace their full-time income working part-time from home.CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTWebsite: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/OTHER RESOURCES:Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorshipRATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCASTFavor, 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!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.Thanks for listening!Warmly,Holly RustickLeading 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.———————————————————————————This podcast episode is sponsored by Bloomerang!Bloomerang is a donor management and fundraising platform built specifically for nonprofits to help you raise more, retain donors, and grow your impact. With powerful tools for donor engagement, reporting, and relationship management, Bloomerang makes it easier to build meaningful connections and drive sustainable funding.Learn more at: https://bloomerang.com/———————————————————————————

This episode, Holly Rustick explains how to earn more as a freelance grant writer, how long it takes to learn how to write a grant template, and how to get feedback on your grants. 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 you can replace your full time income with a part time role writing grants, the ways a programme can help with your grant writing process, and how to ethically raise your grant writing revenue. She also talks about the common objections nonprofits have when hiring freelance grant writers, ethical sales strategies that grant writers can use, and how to do value based pricing.What you’ll learn in this episode:The ways a programme can help with your grant writing process.How to ethically raise your revenue with freelance grant writing. How to replace your full time income with a part time role writing grants. The amount of time it takes to learn how to write a grant template. Using AI to write grant applications. Finding your unique industry concept. How to get feedback on your grants. Ethical sales strategies that work for introverts. Strategies on how to do value based pricing. Common objections nonprofits have when hiring freelance grant writers. Quotables:“You can earn more money than working a regular job, you can work anywhere, and you can also create amazing change in the world and bring meaning to your life.”“Once you get clear on your unique industry concept everything falls into place.”“It’s amazing to see how many people in the program are quickly quitting their jobs because they are able to get booked out with clients.”ABOUT HOLLY RUSTICKGrant Writing & Funding (GWF) has a Global Movement to Secure $1 Billion in Grant Funding for Good and $30 Million in Grant Writing Businesses by 2030.  Holly Rustick, CEO of GWF, is leading the movement; a world-renowned grant writer with 20+ years of experience, bestselling author, and business coach for new and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income writing grants part-time from home through her signature programs: the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship.  Rustick is the host of the top grant writing podcast “Grant Writing & Funding” and the author of the Bestselling book, The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing. With an MA in International Political Economy,  past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, serving on numerous boards of directors, Holly is also an unapologetic feminist. She lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella. CONNECT WITH HOLLY RUSTICK Website: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ Resources mentioned in this episode:Register for the Free Webinar, Jan. 10th, 2024 “Quit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job and Replace Your Income with Freelance Grant Writing” Click hereGet a Free Book in December!Join the Waitlist for the Freelance Grant Writer Academy. Click here.Quit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job: The Power of Freelance Grant Writing for Financial FreedomThe Real ROI of Grant WritingGrowing your Nonprofit Consultancy PracticeOTHER RESOURCES:Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox.  https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCASTFavor, 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!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.Thanks for listening!Warmly,Holly RustickLeading 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.———————————————————————————Thank you Bloomerang for sponsoring this week’s podcast!Bloomerang offers donor management, online fundraising, and volunteer management software that helps small to medium nonprofits, like First Tee of Greater Akron.After just one year with Bloomerang First Tee of Greater Akron doubled their unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds. To hear the full story, visit bloomerang.com/grantwritingpodcast/ ———————————————————————————

Holly Rustick, a renowned grant writing expert, discusses the toxicity of nonprofit jobs and the benefits of freelance grant writing. She explores the limitations of nonprofits and why grant writers aren't paid enough. Holly also highlights the opportunity to replace income with freelance grant writing and promotes her upcoming webinar and coaching programs.