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Grant Writing & FundingWhat Grant Reviewers Won’t Tell You — But Score You OnDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyJoin Holly Rustick as she shares insider secrets from her decade of experience as a federal grant reviewer. Discover why even well-thought-out grant proposals can get rejected and learn strategies to ensure your proposals rise to the top. Holly discusses...
2026-01-2713 min
Grant Writing & FundingWhy “Stable” Jobs Don’t Feel Safe AnymoreDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyWhy “Stable” Jobs Don’t Feel Safe AnymoreIn uncertain times, many “stable” jobs don’t feel so stable anymore.In this episode, Holly Rustick, CEO of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, unpacks the illusion of fixed inc...
2026-01-2018 min
Grant Writing & FundingNovember 2025 Report: $3.4M In Grants + $526K EarnedDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyFunded: $3.4 Million in Grants + $525K+ Earned | November 2025In this episode of Funded, we break down what actually happened in grant writing in November 2025 using real data from grant writers inside our programs.Here’s...
2026-01-0624 min
Grant Writing & Funding11 Trends Every Freelance Grant Writer Needs To Know In 2026Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyIn this episode, Holly breaks down the top 11 trends freelance grant writers must lean into in 2026. From funder relationships and AI tools to flexibility, movement-centered grant writing, trigger words, diversified funding, and stepping into thought leadership — this is your roadmap fo...
2025-12-3030 min
Grant Writing & FundingInside Our $20K Madrid Retreat: The Strategy That Will Fuel A $1B MovementDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyIn this episode of the Grant Writing and Funding Podcast, host Holly Rustic shares an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a recent team retreat in Madrid, Spain, that cost $20,000. Holly discusses the strategic decisions, deep work, and innovative approaches taken during...
2025-12-1630 min
Grant Writing & FundingFUNDED SERIES: What’s Actually Getting Funded? Real Grant Data from Hundreds of StudentsDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyIn this new subseries 'Funded.' Learn about the massive movement to secure $1 billion in grants and $30 million for grant writing businesses by 2030. Holly shares success stories, real data, and insights into what's working in grant writing and funding today...
2025-12-0932 min
Grant Writing & FundingHow to Stop Caving When Clients Ask for "Just One More Thing"Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyJoin host Holly Rustick on the Grant Writing and Funding Podcast as she delves into the essential topic of setting boundaries as a freelance grant writer. Learn how to professionally handle client requests that fall outside the scope of work...
2025-11-2515 minGrant Writing & FundingReclaiming Your Worth — What Money Mindset Has to Do with Grant WritingDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyWelcome to the Grant Writing & Funding Podcast. In this episode, Holly Rustick explores the importance of money mindset in the nonprofit and freelance grant writing sectors. She shares her personal experiences growing up in poverty and how it influenced her...
2025-11-1812 minGrant Writing & FundingShould Freelance Grant Writers Submit Grants on Behalf of Your Clients?Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyIn this episode, Holly Rustick dives into a nuanced topic that many freelance grant writers grapple with: Should you, as a freelancer, submit grants directly on behalf of your clients, or should your clients always be the ones submitting? Holly...
2025-09-3027 minGrant Writing & FundingGrant Writing is Not Dead in 2025Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyIs grant writing still a viable business in 2025? YES—and here’s the proof. In this episode of the Grant Writing & Funding podcast, Holly Rustick breaks down what’s happening in the U.S. federal grant landscape in 2025 and how fre...
2025-08-1213 minGrant Writing & FundingI've Spent $97,403 On Freelancers For My Grant Writing Business : Here's What I learnedDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyIn this episode, we delve into the crucial lessons learned from spending over $97,403 on hiring freelancers and agencies for a grant writing business. Discover the importance of developing the right hiring mindset, knowing which roles to hire for and when...
2025-08-0518 minGrant Writing & FundingDo You Need a Grant Writing Certification? Here’s the TruthDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyIn this episode, Holly Rustic, founder and CEO of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, shares essential tips for starting a freelance grant writing business. Learn where to find clients, the key skills needed, and why you don't need certifications or...
2025-06-0313 minGrant Writing & FundingSpilling the Tea on all Things AI and Grant Writing with Phil DengDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyGrant pros, we’re spilling the tea! Holly Rustick and Philip Deng (Grantable CEO) dive into the wild world of AI + grant writing—from cheap-clothes tech to deep strategy. If you’re using (or side-eyeing) AI for grant writing, this one’s...
2025-05-271h 08Grant Writing & FundingCelebrating 400 Episodes: Top Grant Writing Tips and Encouragement from 35 Industry Leaders AND a Free Master Grant TemplateDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyWe have exciting news to share: The Grant Writing & Funding Podcast just hit its 400th episode! 🎉We couldn’t have reached this amazing milestone without YOU—your support, your curiosity, and your drive to make a difference in the nonprofit world.
2025-05-0945 minGrant Writing & Funding3 Items to Restructure Your Grant Writing Business in 2025Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyYou may need to restructure your grant writing business in 2025.Meaning three main things need to be re-evaluated:OffersSystemsTeamThere has been a lot going on with grants in the last month, and there will be...
2025-03-1212 minGrant Writing & FundingWhy Grant Writers Must Track Their Time: Pricing Strategies and Smart DecisionsDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyAs a freelance grant writer, or freelancer in general, are you keeping track of your time? One of the biggest flaws I see is that freelance grant writers don’t keep track of their time. Why is t...
2025-03-1115 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipAddressing Toxicity in Nonprofit Culture with Holly RustickJoin Sarah Olivieri in another insightful episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership where she speaks with Holly Rustick, a world-renowned grant writing and business coach. They dive into the challenges and opportunities faced by nonprofit leaders, including the importance of mindset, the complexities of grant writing, and the necessity of preparation and self-care. Holly shares her expertise on how nonprofits can pivot in response to changes in the funding landscape and offers practical tips for executive directors and board members. If you're involved in nonprofit leadership or considering a transition to consulting, this episode is packed with valuable insights to...
2025-03-0637 minGrant Writing & FundingGrant Writing Success Rates and Wins Don't Mean You're a Good or Bad Grant WriterDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyYou might be thinking grant writing isn’t your thing because you have a ‘low’ grant success rate or haven’t secured any or much money for organizations yet.Or maybe you, as a Freelance Grant Writer, think your bus...
2025-02-0933 minGrant Writing & FundingStop Working as a Staff Grant Writer at Toxic NonprofitsDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyYou might not realize it, but if you are a staff grant writer at a nonprofit you may be working in a very toxic environment.And it might not be the ‘fault’ of the nonprofit per se, but the...
2024-12-0813 minGrant Writing & FundingFederal Grants in 2025 and Beyond and How Grant Professionals Can LeadDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyFind out why federal priorities shift in grant-making, when they do, and how you can be prepared for 2025. Federal grant funding changes and shifts are a reflection in many things, including:Responses to Society and Cultural Norms/C...
2024-11-2818 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 377: How Nonprofits are Ranked on Gender Equality With Amy CrossDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyIn this week’s episode of the Grant Writing & Funding Podcast, Holly Rustick sits down with Amy Willard Cross, founder of GenderFair, to discuss groundbreaking efforts to bring gender equality evaluations to nonprofits. GenderFair, known for assessing businesses, organizations, and even go...
2024-11-0652 min
Grant Writing & FundingEthical Grant Writing Sales Series #4: It's Ethical to Not Give DiscountsDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyWe discussed how to price your grant writing services in the last episode, but now we are going to something more nuanced in ethical sales.It’s ethical to NOT give discounts on your grant writing services....
2024-09-2717 min
Grant Writing & FundingEthical Grant Writing Sales Series #3: Price Your Services with Value-Based PricingDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyPricing.I get the most questions about this when it comes to folks selling their grant writing services.“What should I price my grant writing services for?”The word that needs to chan...
2024-09-2720 min
Grant Writing & FundingBonus Ep: 5 Reasons You Aren’t Hiring or Retaining Your TeamDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy***Doors to the Grant Professional Mentorship are open until August 2nd, 2024
Join Now or Book a Sales Call: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship
The Grant Professional Mentorship is a 12-Month Group Coaching Mastermind where Grant Professionals Double Your Revenue with a Part-Time...
2024-07-3023 min
Grant Writing & FundingBONUS EP: REPLAY OF THE WEBINAR "DOUBLE YOUR REVENUE WITH PART-TIME TEAM"Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy***Doors to the Grant Professional Mentorship are open until August 2nd, 2024. Book now: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship
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...
2024-07-282h 15
Grant Writing & FundingBONUS: Behind-the-Scenes of the Rebrand for Grant Writing & FundingDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyWelcome to a special episode of Grant Writing & Funding! In this behind-the-scenes episode, Host Holly Rustick shares her journey from grant writing to coaching eager entrepreneurs on how to start their own grant writing businesses. She delves into h...
2024-07-2840 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 345: $43K in Grant Training in 6 WeeksDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy***Doors to the Grant Professional Mentorship are open until August 2nd, 2024. Book now: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship
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...
2024-07-2827 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 347: You Don't Need to Have a Grant Writing Agency to Scale Your BusinessDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy***Doors to the Grant Professional Mentorship are open until August 2nd, 2024. Book now: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship
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...
2024-07-2819 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 348: Scale Your Grant Writing Business with an Identity ShiftDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy***Doors to the Grant Professional Mentorship are open until August 2nd, 2024. Book now: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship
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...
2024-07-2832 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 349: Everything Inside the Grant Professional Mentorship MastermindDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy***Doors to the Grant Professional Mentorship are open until August 2nd, 2024.
Grant Professionals - Double Your Revenue with a Part-Time Team, Systems, and a Scaling Offer - Without Burning Out. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship
Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing...
2024-07-2856 min
Nonprofit Lowdown#296 - Managing Grantwriters with Holly RustickIn this episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, I sit down with Holly Rustick to explore the nuances of grant writing and discuss the challenges within the nonprofit sector. Holly shares her journey from stumbling into grant writing while abroad, to becoming a seasoned grant writer and nonprofit consultant.
We delve into the strategic differences between in-house and freelance grant writers. Holly advocates for freelance grant writers due to their specialized focus and flexibility, contrasting with the often overloaded roles of in-house grant writers who juggle multiple responsibilities. She emphasizes that freelance grant writers can offer tailored expertise without...
2024-07-2243 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 336: Why Mothers Need to Quit Their Nonprofit JobsDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyIn this episode, Holly talks about the difference between male and female grant writers, the benefits of working from home as a mother, and the freedom that comes with being a freelance grant writer
She also explains how to transition from...
2024-05-1229 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 333: BONUS Grant Writing is a Legacy SkillDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyIn this episode, Holly talks about the skills grant writers need to become business owners, how grant writers should design their service offerings, and why nonprofits often pay for people to join The Freelance Grant Writer Academy.
She also explains the...
2024-05-0923 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 331: BONUS Sales is Not a Sleazy Word: Selling Grant Writing Services to Nonprofits is EthicalDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyIn this episode, Holly talks about the importance of knowing the services and prices you offer, following an ethical sales system, and setting the right expectations when talking to nonprofits,
She also explains how to present a business plan to a...
2024-05-0735 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 327: BONUS Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy are OPEN - Is it for Me?Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy**Doors OPEN! *** The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a 12-Month group coaching program for new and experienced grant writers to get everything you need to replace your full-time income by working flexible hours while writing high-quality grants quickly.
Our students have...
2024-05-0336 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 324: BONUS Part-Time Grant Writer OptionalDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyRegister 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: grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar.
In this episode, Holly talks about the difference between full-time freelancing and part-time freela...
2024-04-2621 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 323: Treat Your 9-5 as Your Anchor Client as a Freelance Grant WriterDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyListeners are invited to sign up for a 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 where Holly will delve deeper into the strategies for creating a full-t...
2024-04-2323 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 322: BONUS You Don’t Need a Grant Writing CertificationDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyHolly 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 to get a grant a grant writing certification, the reasons a...
2024-04-1919 min
Grant Writing & FundingIt's not hard to get nonprofit clients as a freelance grant writerDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyThis episode, Holly Rustick explains how freelance grant writers can get nonprofit clients, improve their grant writing skills, and get feedback on the grants they’ve written.Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling au...
2024-04-1623 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 320: BONUS 3 Questions to Price Your Grant Writing ServicesDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyJoin the upcoming, free webinar, “Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Quickly” to 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...
2024-04-1218 min
Grant Writing & FundingStop Being Guilted to Work at a NonprofitDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyThis episode, Holly Rustick explains the different ways nonprofit jobs are toxic, how nonprofits guilt their staff, and why being a freelance grant writer is better than being an in-house grant writer.Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant...
2024-04-0920 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 318 BONUS Replace Full-Time Income on Flexible Hours as a Freelance Grant WriterDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyRegister 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...
2024-04-0523 min
Grant Writing & FundingA Master Grant Template Application: How it Reduces Your Grant Writing TimeDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyIn this episode, 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...
2024-04-0223 min
Grant Writing & FundingDecolonizing Grant Research: Crafting an Inclusive Grant Template for Funding SuccessDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyThis 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 c...
2024-01-2325 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 303: Freelance Grant Writing is More Financially Stable Than a Nonprofit JobDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyHolly 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 why nonprofit jobs are less secure than freelance grant writing, how freelance grant...
2023-12-2629 min
Grant Writing & FundingReplace Your Full-Time Income with Freelance Grant WritingDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyThis 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 w...
2023-12-1932 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 301: Quit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job: The Power of Freelance Grant Writing for Financial FreedomDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyHolly 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 why some nonprofit jobs are toxic, the problems with the structure of nonprofits...
2023-12-1224 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp.295: Stop Doing the Hamster Wheel Campaigns and Focus on Evergreen Donor Email StrategiesDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyKirsten Roland is the Founder of Million Dollar CEO and is a highly esteemed marketing coach.
Kirsten joins us to discuss the benefits of email marketing for nonprofits, how to connect with donors and clients via email, and why email marketing...
2023-10-3147 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 293: How Habits Impact an Executive Director's Fundraising and Philanthropy with Gregory NielsonDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyGregory is an experienced nonprofit CEO, consultant, and public speaker on nonprofit leadership and governance.
Gregory joins us to discuss the different habits board members should have, how to communicate with members of the board, and how to properly onboard new...
2023-10-1739 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 292: How to maximize your nonprofit's end of year donors with Jess CampbellDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyJess Campbell is an email list expert and has been a nonprofit fundraiser for almost 2 decades raising over 17 million dollars.
Jess Campbell joins us to discuss how to run an end of year campaign, turn end of year donors into monthly...
2023-10-1040 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 288: How Christine Became a Federal Grant Peer Reviewer, Increased her Grant Awards and BusinessDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyIn this episode of Grant Writing & Funding, host Holly Rustick welcomes special guest Christine Taylor to discuss her experience in the Grant Professional Mentorship program and share valuable tips on grant writing. Here are the five key points from their insightful...
2023-09-1236 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 286: Creating a Value-Driven Grant Writing Business Doubled Clients, Peace, and RevenueDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyIn this episode of "Grant Writing & Funding," host Holly Rustick is joined by experienced consultant Kim Collier. Together, they explore the power of aligning your values with your grant writing business. Learn how saying no to certain opportunities can attract ideal...
2023-08-2957 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 285: Why You Should Charge Grant Research as a Stand-Alone ServiceDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyWelcome to another episode of Grant Writing & Funding with your host, Holly Rustick. In this episode we delve into the art and science of finding the right grants for your nonprofit or nonprofit clients.
Holly shares valuable insights on the importance...
2023-08-2227 min
The Profitable WriterGrant Writing Expert Holly Rustick on Getting Your Book into Colleges & UniversitiesI was a college professor for many years before getting into ghostwriting and author coaching. One of the hallmarks of any college course is that it includes textbooks. Since authors are behind those textbooks, it stands to reason that we, as writers, should be thinking about this incredible opportunity to get in front of a huge potential audience, right? Surprisingly, the vast majority of us don’t think about this incredible gold mine of opportunities. That certainly included me… until I had a conversation with the genius grant writing expert and author Holly Rustick a few months ago...
2023-07-2048 min
Grant Writing & FundingHow Freelance Grant Writers Get PaidDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyThis episode, Holly explains the problems with paying grant writers commission, the reasons why nonprofits miss out on funding, and how nonprofits should pay freelance grant writers.Nonprofits often think that paying freelance grant writers on a commission...
2023-05-2320 min
Confessions with Jess and CindyThe Power of Diversifying Income with Holly Rustick“ I could have stopped and walked away and said, you know what, it didn't work. And I had this support and it didn't happen. And that's about me. And only sold four class, all of the things, right? But I kept going. It was like, no, I still believe in this. And I had to get myself to that energy to then get to where I am now. “- Holly RustickAre you curious to know how to grow your business with diversified income streams and turn your services into passive income? Then y...
2023-05-1141 min
Grant Writing & FundingHow to Write a Budget for a Grant - With Holly RustickDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyThis episode, Holly explains how to write a budget for a grant, the math grant writers need to understand, and the different categories to include in a budget.The budget can seem like the scariest part of writing...
2023-05-0912 min
Grant Writing & FundingWriting Goals for Your Grant Proposal - With Holly RustickDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyThis episode, Holly explains how to write a goal in a grant, what to include in a grant’s objective, and how to put a task in a grant.The goal of a grant is one of the mo...
2023-04-2512 min
Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership206: Staffing Your Grants Program: Employee or Consultant? (Holly Rustick)206: Staffing Your Grants Program: Employee or Consultant? (Holly Rustick)SUMMARYGrant writing is more than just a process, it’s a skill. And like any skill, we must perfect it with time and practice. So how do you evaluate if you should outsource this aspect of your fundraising program or invest internally? In episode #206 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we speak with funding and grant writing expert Holly Rustick to help determine which is worth more to yo...
2023-04-2046 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 266: Scoring Points in Your Grant Proposal's Research Section - With Holly RustickDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyThis episode, Holly explains how a grant proposal’s research section is marked, what you should include in the research section, and the type of data you need to provide.
The research section is a vital part of your grant proposal, it...
2023-04-1111 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 265: How to Score Higher on Your Grant Proposal - With Holly RustickDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyOften people get overwhelmed by grant proposals and it’s common to feel unsure about how to start writing a grant proposal.
What do you need to include, how should you present it, and how do you make sure not to mi...
2023-04-0417 min
Grant Writing & FundingWomen in Nonprofits: Does Representation Equate to Leadership & Pay Equity?Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyWomen represent 75 percent of people working in nonprofit organizations in the United States. One might think because they make up such a high percentage of staffing that they would have equal leadership positions and pay compared to their m...
2023-03-1411 min
Grant Writing & FundingHow to Calculate Value-Based Pricing as a Freelance Grant WriterDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyPricing grant writing services is a challenge that many freelance grant writers have (and for good reasons). The thing is, a lot of freelance grant writers and nonprofit consultants go with traditional pricing vs. value-based pricing. ...
2023-01-0324 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp: 246: What Taylor Swift has to do with Your Nonprofit or Nonprofit ConsultancyDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyEven if you aren't a Swiftie, you probably have heard about the big Ticketmaster debacle this week with Taylor Swift tickets.
Here’s the thing. Stories like this might paralyze your nonprofit or grant writing business from moving forward!
Too often we...
2022-11-2222 min
Grant Writing & FundingPros and Cons to Hiring a Freelance Grant Writer vs. a Staff Grant WriterDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyYour nonprofit may be considering hiring a grant writer... BUT the bigger questions is: "Should you hire a freelance grant writer or a staff grant writer?” Check out all the reasons your nonprofit may want to join in the Freelance Re...
2022-09-2021 min
Grant Writing SimplifiedHow to Build a Winning Grant Writing Business: Interview with Holly Rustick, Grant Writing and Funding PodcastJoin me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Two Grant Writing Pros Talk Shop Today I'm excited to host my podcasting friend and grant writing coach Holly Rustick. Holly brings a wealth of experience from her longtime career in grant writing and consulting. Holly and I talk about common mistakes we've seen over the years, struggles we've experienced, and several ways nonprofits can position themselves more competitively for grant funding. Tips for Building Your Successful Grant Writing Business In addition, we both understand the challenge of pricing your s...
2022-08-2353 min
The Official Do Good Better PodcastGrant Writing Myths and Funding Tips with Holly Rustick | The Official Do Good Better Podcast #220Today's 5-Star Guest is Holly Rustick, author and CEO of Grant Writing & Funding and host of the popular podcast, Grant Writing & Funding. More About Holly: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/about/More About Grant Writing & Funding & Podcast Link: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Connect With Holly on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-rustick-0765b817/ Support This Podcast! Make a quick and easy donation here:https://www.patreon.com/dogoodbetterSpecial THANK YOU to our sponsors:Donor Do...
2022-07-1943 min
Grant Writing & Funding4 Benefits of Becoming a Federal Grant ReviewerDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyOne of the best ways to improve your grant writing is to become a federal grant reviewer. This and, of course, writing grants.Grant reviewing is when you put on your critique hat and analyze a...
2022-05-2413 minYour Path to Nonprofit Leadership153: Why Diversification is Vital to Your Fundraising Plan (Holly Rustick)153: Why Diversification is Vital to Your Fundraising Plan (Holly Rustick)SUMMARYIs your nonprofit organization writing competitive grants that grow your funding capacity? In episode #153 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership we speak with Holly Rustick, a grant writing expert with over 15 years of winning more than $30 million in grant funding, on how nonprofit leaders can enhance their grant writing skills and increase funding to advance their organization’s mission. Holly shares practical take...
2022-04-1455 min
Grant Writing & Funding4 Proven Tips to Price Your Grant Writing ServicesDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyUnderstanding how to price grant writing services is one of the biggest headaches that freelance grant writers have. I know this because: Pricing services was what I struggled with the most, and It is the biggest question / coa...
2021-10-1529 min
Grant Writing & FundingHow To Find Nonprofit Clients For Your Grant Writing BusinessDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyOnce someone either thinks about starting a freelance grant writing business or has already taken the leap, a huge question (rightfully so) comes up: How do I get nonprofit clients for my grant writing business? Well, yeah, you...
2021-10-1134 min
Grant Writing & FundingHow to Get Rid of Boring SWOT Analysis and Revive Your Strategic PlanningDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyAre you not sure even what a SWOT Analysis is or how it relates to strategic planning?Well, I am definitely not saying get rid of the SWOT analysis altogether, but I am saying the old tired way...
2021-03-3120 min
Grant Writing & FundingEp. 163: 5 Proven Steps to Actually Find the Best-Fit Federal GrantsDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyThis is a question I get a lot...
“Holly, how do I find federal grants for my nonprofit?”
Federal grant research expert Jason Adkins, gives us 5 steps to find those pesky federal grants. Well, er, they seem pesky until you find them...
2021-03-2351 min
Grant Writing & FundingWhy You Cannot Guarantee Grant Award Funding as a Grant ProfessionalDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyA common question I get, as a grant professional, from nonprofit clients, is, “Can you guarantee that the grant you write for us will get awarded?”There are a number of reasons that I say no. Very simply put, here are...
2021-03-1615 min
Grant Writing & Funding3 Ways To Create A Name For Your Freelance Grant Writing BusinessDoors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, our Signature Program, are open until Sunday, Feb. 1st at 11:59 pm EST. The Academy is a 12-month Group Coaching, Curriculum, and Community program for aspiring and seasoned grant writers to replace their full-time income, on flexible hours, writing grants from home. Check it out here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyThere always comes a time when starting a business that stumps people. Creating the best name for your grant writing business is one of those times. Sometimes it completely throws people off the tracks that they never get back on...
2020-09-1119 min