In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I sit down with Holly Rustick, an expert in grant writing, to uncover her incredible journey from accidental grant writer to industry leader. Holly shares her inspiring origin story, which began in the aftermath of the 2004 Asian tsunami, and reveals how she turned a career born from necessity into a thriving business that helps nonprofits secure the funding they need.
Topics We Cover:
- Holly's unexpected introduction to grant writing during the 2004 Asian tsunami recovery efforts
- The evolution of her career from community development in Indonesia to freelancing internationally
- The dual roles of a grant writer: strategist and fundraiser
- Why many nonprofits struggle with "50 hats" culture and how it affects grant success
- Strategies for involving volunteers, board members, or interns in the grant writing process
- Training as a key motivator for potential grant writers in nonprofits
- The pros and cons of hiring a full-time grant writer versus outsourcing to a freelancer
- How nonprofits can benefit from employees transitioning to freelance grant writers
To Learn More and Connect with Holly:
GrantWritingandFunding.com
Grant Writing and Funding Webinar
The Grant Writing and Funding Podcast
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