Grant Writing & Funding

Olive Idehen is the founder and owner of Callive, LLC an independent organizational development consulting firm for small and medium sized social change and nonprofit organizations. Olive explains how to decide which nonprofits to work with, the strategic planning systems that can be created for onboarding clients, and the ways having a master grant template can help with prospecting. She also talks about the importance of pricing your grant writing services correctly, how she positioned herself as a more credible grant writer, and the ways that the Freelance Grant Writer Academy has supported her. When you join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, aspiring and seasoned grant writers get everything you need to quit your full-time job and replace your full-time income by freelance grant writing from your home. The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a 12-Month group coaching program, where you get curriculum, coaching, customized feedback and support to start a Freelance Grant Writing Business. The price of

Gwen Valentino is a grant administrator at NM Grant Writers, where she empowers local governments and nonprofit organizations by unlocking the full potential of grant funding. Gwen explains how she's streamlined her grant writing process through using the checklists and systems available in the freelance grant writing academy. She also talks about how to get returning customers as a grant writer, the different types of organizations grant writers can work with, and the impact having a website has had on her grant writing business. When you join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, aspiring and seasoned grant writers get everything you need to quit your full-time job and replace your full-time income by freelance grant writing from your home. The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a 12-Month group coaching program, where you get curriculum, coaching, customized feedback and support to start a Freelance Grant Writing Business. The price of the Academy is only One Payment of $2,500 (Get 2 Months Free!) or 12

**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 earned more than $60Million+ in grant funding, and in less than a year, have earned $1.2MIillion+ in income into their grant writing businesses. The price to the Academy is only One Payment of $2,500 (Get 2 Months Free!) or 12 Monthly Payments of $250. Doors close on Sunday, May 12th at 11:59 pm EST. Join Now: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy In this episode, Holly talks about how long it takes to get your investment back from The Freelance Grant Writer Academy, the community of grant writers in the academy, and how they can support you. She also explains how the grant review service works, the systems grant writers should have to earn a profitable income, and how to have sales conversations with nonp

Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy are Now Open Until Sunday, May 12th at 11:59 pm EST. 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 earned more than $60Million+ in grant funding, and in less than a year, have earned $1.2MIillion+ in income into their grant writing businesses. The price to the Academy is only One Payment of $2,500 (Get 2 Months Free!) or 12 Monthly Payments of $250. Doors close on Sunday, May 12th at 11:59 pm EST. Join Now: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy Listen to the full Webinar Replay, "Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, Writing High-Quality Grants Fast" and all of the live Q&A

Listeners 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-time income on flexible hours as a grant writer. In this episode, Holly explains the different features available in the freelance grant writer academy, what you’ll learn in the academy, and why a nonprofit will pay for you to attend the academy. She also talks about the different grant training and reviews available, how much it normally costs to get a grant reviewed, and how you can get your nonprofit to pay for you to go to the freelance grant writer academy. Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author who has been coaching grant writers on how to run successful 5-6 figure businesses since 2017. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨In the free webinar “Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writin

Register for the FREE Webinar, “Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Fast” on Tuesday, April 30th at 4pm – 5:30 pm EST: grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar. In this episode, Holly talks about the difference between full-time freelancing and part-time freelancing, the flexibility and freedom involved with grant writing, and how you can replace your full-time income on flexible hours by writing grants. She also explains how most grant writers get clients, the different ways to build your credibility as a grant writer, and start your freelance grant writing journey. Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author who has been coaching grant writers on how to run successful 5-6 figure businesses since 2017. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨In the free webinar “Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Quickly” you will know how you can make a grant writing business work for yo

Listeners 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-time income on flexible hours as a grant writer. In this episode, Holly explains the mindset freelance grant writers need to have, why you should treat your 9-5 job as an anchor client, and how to eventually transition from being their employee to a freelancer who works for them. She also talks about the different strategies you can use to reposition yourself as a freelance grant writer, how to improve your relationship with a nonprofit, and how to transition from a job to freelance grant writing without any risk. Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author who has been coaching grant writers on how to run successful 5-6 figure businesses since 2017. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨In the free webinar “Replac

Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author who has been coaching grant writers on how to run successful 5-6 figure businesses since 2017. Holly explains how to get a grant a grant writing certification, the reasons a grant writing certification can be helpful, and why having a grant writing certificate isn’t necessary. She also talks about how to present yourself as an experienced grant writer, improve your skills as a grant writer, and get feedback on the grants you write. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨In the free webinar “Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Quickly” you will know how you can make a grant writing business work for you. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 30th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Replace Full-Time Income on Flexible Hours as a Freelance Grant Writer ✨A Master Grant Template Application: How it Reduces Your Gr

Join 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. >> https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar In this episode, Holly talks about the ways to write a grant, the amount of demand there is for freelance grant writers, and the best way to structure a grant writing sales call. She also explains how to improve your grant writing process, increase your sales confidence, and get unlimited grant reviews. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨In the free webinar “Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Quickly” you will know how you can make a grant writing business work for you. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 30th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Replace Full-Time Income on Flexible H

Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author who has been coaching grant writers on how to run successful 5-6 figure businesses since 2017. Holly explains what you need to know before you price your grant writing services, the different pricing strategies grant writers can use, and why freelance grant writers should use value based pricing. She also talks about the different ways to sell grant writing services, how to improve your grant writing, and set up sustainable grant funding plans for nonprofits. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨In the free webinar “Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Quickly” you will know how you can make a grant writing business work for you. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 30th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Why you struggle with pricing as a freelance grant writer ✨Replace Your Full-Time Income with Freela

Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author who has been coaching grant writers on how to run successful 5-6 figure businesses since 2017. Holly explains the toxic side of working with nonprofits, why people get guilted to work at nonprofits, and how you can transition to freelance grant writing. She also talks about the microaggressions you see in nonprofits, what makes freelance grant writing better than in-house grant writing, and how grant writers can get financial stability. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨In the free webinar “Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Quickly” you will know how you can make a grant writing business work for you. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 30th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar ✨Freelance Grant Writing is More Financially Stable Than a Nonprofit Job ✨How Tiffany is Quitting Her Full-Time Job Early with

Register for the FREE Webinar, "Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Fast" on Tuesday, April 30th at 4pm - 5:30 pm EST: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar Welcome to the Grant Writing and Funding podcast, where we help passionate individuals create stable income with flexible schedules by securing ideal nonprofit clients through the best grant writing and nonprofit sales strategies. In this bonus episode, host Holly Rustick shares strategies for replacing a full-time income with part-time grant writing work. From overcoming imposter syndrome to setting boundaries and value-based pricing, Holly provides valuable insights gained from her own experience as a grant writer. Join the webinar on April 30th to learn how you can achieve financial stability on flexible hours through grant writing. Register for free at grantwritingandfunding.com/318 or grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar. Don't miss out on the 48-hour bonus for webinar particip

Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author who has been coaching grant writers on how to run successful 5-6 figure businesses since 2017. Holly explains how long it takes to learn how to write grants, how to save time when writing grant applications, and the benefits of using a grant template. She also talks about what to include in a master grant application template, the commonalities between different grant applications, and how to use AI in the grant writing process. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Live Webinar on Tuesday, April 30th at 4pm - 5:30 pm EST: “Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Fast” https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar ✨Grant Easy Management Software ✨Decolonizing Grant Research: Crafting an Inclusive Grant Template for Funding Success ✨Finding a Community of Grant Writers ✨Everything Inside the FGW Academy, Who It’s For, & How to Get Your Investme

Jodi Riley is the Principal Consultant and Certified Grant Writer at Innovant, where she leads her team and spearheads the grant writing & development processes. Jodi explains how to understand where the need for grant writing is in your field, the different ways to connect with funders, and who you should hire to help you scale your grant writing business. She also talks about the benefits of being part of a grant membership program, why talking to people who understand grant writing is so valuable, and the helpful systems and strategies you can use to scale a grant writing business. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Foundant Technologies ✨Lessons Learned in Partnerships ✨Finding a Community of Grant Writers ✨How This Federal Grant Writer Advanced Her Freelance Grant Writing Business ✨Do you have a grant writing business and want to scale to multi 6 figures while building an agency? Join the Grant Professional Mentorship Waitlist ✨Are you a new or seasoned grant writer a

Elaina Michale is on a mission to accelerate regenerative agriculture through her grant writing and funding services. Elaina explains the benefits of having a niche for your grant writing business, how to find more grant writing clients, and the ways to improve your grant writing skills. She also talks about the usefulness of being in a grant writing community, and the different ways that a grant writing mentorship programme has helped her. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Return to the Land newsletter ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨How to Niche Your Grant Writing Services to Get Ideal Nonprofit Clients with Elaina Michael ✨The Academy is Not Just a Program, It’s a Movement ✨How Jen Made Her Investment Back within 3 Months, booked out clients, and won her first grant Inside the Academy ✨Do you have a grant writing business and want to scale to multi 6 figures while building an agency? Join the Grant Professional Mentorship Waitlist ✨Are you a new or seasoned grant writer and want to start or grow a

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 figur

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 Solution

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

Stephen Halasnik is the Cofounder and Managing Partner of Financing Solutions and has over 25 years of business experience dealing with banks. Stephen explains the different ways new nonprofits can raise money, the downsides of nonprofits getting a line of credit, and why nonprofits should avoid using credit cards for a line of credit. He also talks about what banks look for in nonprofits, how much revenue a nonprofit should be making, and the different types of people you want on a nonprofit’s board. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨The Nonprofit MBA Podcast ✨The Entrepreneur MBA Podcast ✨New Grant Funding Opportunities for Small and Emerging Nonprofits ✨How to Secure Funding for Your School or Non-Profit ✨How to Navigate Inflation and Get More Funding for Your Nonprofit Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something”

Dr. Chris Lambert is the Founder and CEO of Life Remodeled and creator of the Next Level Nonprofit organizational operating system. Dr. Lambert explains the key principles nonprofits need to follow, how nonprofit leaders can build an effective team, and the benefits of nonprofits collaborating with each other. He also talks about different ways to improve the impact of your nonprofit, how to properly define the culture of your nonprofit, and common mistakes nonprofits make in the hiring process. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Next Level Nonprofit ✨Why the 10 Best Practices of a Nonprofit Board are Flawed ✨4 Steps Executive Directors of Nonprofits Can Lead with Confidence ✨Increase Retention and Recruit Talent by Using the 4-Day Workweek Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something”