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World-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author Holly Rustick provides coaching that helps people 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.

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.

Grant Writing & Funding Holly Rustick

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World-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author Holly Rustick provides coaching that helps people 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.

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.

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

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

    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.

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

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

    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

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

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

    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

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

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

    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

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

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

    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

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

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

    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

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    • 44 min

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4.9 out of 5
125 Ratings

125 Ratings

zelle pay ,

GW&F - Great Resources AND glad to find the Podcasts!

Wowie! Listening to Holly & Guest Dr Chris Lambert - WOWZER, some powerful stuff here in this episode! Thanks Holly & Chris for providing something for everyone in this sector, regardless of level of experience or expertise :)

ginaknx ,

5 stars

Such a great resource for writings looking to get more grants.

Steph 100DC ,

Love the pod!

Love Holly’s spicy beliefs and no nonsense approach to serving the nonprofit sector through grant writing! Great show!

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