Grant Writing & Funding

Holly Rustick
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Jan 2, 2024 • 52min

Ep. 304: Doubling Clients and Cutting Hours: $500K Grant Writing Journey inside the Academy

Join the Free, Live Training, "Earn an Extra $10K in 90 Days Writing Grants at Home" on Tuesday, October 14th at 4 pm - 5:30 pm EST. Click here https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar.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. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Quit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job and Replace your Income with Grant Writing Webinar ✨The Beginners Guide to Grant Writing ✨Creating a Value-Driven Grant Writing Business Doubled Clients, Peace, and Revenue ✨Grant Writing Consulting: A Path to Financial Stability and Growth ✨Finding a Community of Grant Writers Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/304 Favor, 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! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources
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Dec 26, 2023 • 30min

Ep. 303: Freelance Grant Writing is More Financially Stable Than a Nonprofit Job

Join the Free, Live Training, "Earn an Extra $10K in 90 Days Writing Grants at Home" on Tuesday, October 14th at 4 pm - 5:30 pm EST. Click here https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar.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 why nonprofit jobs are less secure than freelance grant writing, how freelance grant writing can give you financial stability, and how much freelance grant writers can make in a year. She also talks about the flexibility freelance grant writing gives you, other benefits of opening a freelance grant writing business, and how inflation is affecting wages at nonprofits. 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 here ✨Get 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 Freedom ✨Growing your Nonprofit Consultancy Practice ✨How Freelance Grant Writers Get Paid Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" Support for this episode is brought to you by our friends at Bloomerang. 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/. ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/303 Favor, 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! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources
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Dec 19, 2023 • 32min

Ep. 302: Replace Your Full-Time Income with Freelance Grant Writing

Join the Free, Live Training, "Earn an Extra $10K in 90 Days Writing Grants at Home" on Tuesday, October 14th at 4 pm - 5:30 pm EST. Click here https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar.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. 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 here ✨Get 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 Freedom ✨The Real ROI of Grant Writing ✨Growing your Nonprofit Consultancy Practice Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" Support for this episode is brought to you by our friends at Bloomerang. 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/. ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/302 Favor, 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! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources
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Dec 12, 2023 • 24min

Ep. 301: Quit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job: The Power of Freelance Grant Writing for Financial Freedom

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.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 29min

Ep. 300: Claim Your Free Book from Grant Writing & Funding and Boost Your Grant Writing Career

Join the Free, Live Training, "Earn an Extra $10K in 90 Days Writing Grants at Home" on Tuesday, October 14th at 4 pm - 5:30 pm EST. Click here https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar.It’s our 300th episode and to celebrate we’re giving free access to our bestselling ebook ‘The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing’. Holly explains why she started the Grant Writing and Funding podcast, the relationships you can build through podcasting, and the future of the podcast. She also talks about the power grant writers have, how they can gain financial stability, and have the biggest impact possible. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" Support for this episode is brought to you by our friends at Bloomerang. 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/. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Get a Free E-book in December! Click here for details ✨Join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Join the Grant Professional Mentorship Program ✨Grant Writing Consulting: A Path to Financial Stability and Growth ✨Finding a Community of Grant Writers ✨How Freelance Grant Writers Get Paid ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/300 Favor, 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! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources
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Nov 28, 2023 • 49min

Ep. 299: Unleashing Generosity: Exploring the Power of Donor Giving for Your Nonprofit

Join the Free, Live Training, "Earn an Extra $10K in 90 Days Writing Grants at Home" on Tuesday, October 14th at 4 pm - 5:30 pm EST. Click here https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar.Emily Kelly is Boomerang's National Accounts Manager, where she cultivates and preserves partnerships with new national nonprofit organizations, affiliates, and existing partners. Emily joins us to discuss how nonprofits can use donor management software, stay connected with donors, and improve donor retention. She also talks about how nonprofits lose donor information, how inflation is affecting the future of donor sponsorship, and the ways donor sponsorship is being restructured. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" Support for this episode is brought to you by our friends at Bloomerang. 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/. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Charity Navigator ✨How to maximize your nonprofit’s end of year donors ✨20 Easy and Effective Ways to Thank Your Donors Throughout the Year ✨How to Navigate Inflation and Get More Funding for Your Nonprofit ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/299 Favor, 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! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources
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Nov 21, 2023 • 36min

Ep. 298: The Real ROI of Grant Writing with Teresa Huff

Join the Free, Live Training, "Earn an Extra $10K in 90 Days Writing Grants at Home" on Tuesday, October 14th at 4 pm - 5:30 pm EST. Click here https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar.Teresa Huff is the host of the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast and the go-to expert in grant writer coaching and nonprofit grant strategy. Teresa joins us to discuss the different ways to assess the ROI of grant writing, how nonprofits can optimize the process of their grant applications, and win more grants. She also talks about how nonprofits can increase their relevance, the type of research you need to do before creating a nonprofit, and how nonprofits can leverage tools like ChatGPT. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" Support for this episode is brought to you by our friends at Bloomerang. 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/. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Grant Writing Simplified Podcast ✨The Real ROI of Grant Writing TEDx ✨How Nonprofits Get Funding from Grants, Fundraisers, and Donors ✨Using Chat GPT and AI for Grant Writing ✨Lessons Learned as a Nonprofit Executive Director & Nonprofit Consultant ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/298 Favor, 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! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources
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Nov 14, 2023 • 34min

Ep. 297: New Grant Funding Opportunities for Small and Emerging Nonprofits with DeaRonda Harrison

Grant writing specialist DeaRonda Harrison discusses funding options for small nonprofits, building relationships with funders, and the business aspect of nonprofits. She also talks about putting together a grant plan and how to handle unsuccessful grant applications.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 39min

Ep.296: How Nonprofits can implement cyber security protocols to protect grant and donor funding

Join the Free, Live Training, "Earn an Extra $10K in 90 Days Writing Grants at Home" on Tuesday, October 14th at 4 pm - 5:30 pm EST. Click here https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar.Elvis Moreland is an award winning senior executive and subject expert in cyber risk management and is a Computerworld Premier 100 Leader. Elvis joins us to discuss the data security and privacy risks for nonprofits, the effect cyber security breaches can have on funding, and how nonprofits can reduce data breaches. He also talks about why nonprofits are targeted by hackers, the SOPs nonprofits should have to reduce cybersecurity risks, and what happens when a nonprofit gets hacked. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!" Support for this episode is brought to you by our friends at Bloomerang. 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/. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Free Business Impact Analysis ✨GDPR for Nonprofits & Grant Writers ✨Top 10 Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Executive Director ✨Why the 10 Best Practices of a Nonprofit Board are Flawed ------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/296 Favor, 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! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources
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Oct 31, 2023 • 47min

Ep.295: Stop Doing the Hamster Wheel Campaigns and Focus on Evergreen Donor Email Strategies

Learn about the benefits of email marketing for nonprofits and how to connect with donors. Discover the effectiveness of email over social media and the importance of evergreen email strategies. Explore the power of email in nonprofit marketing strategy and the value of staying connected with donors. Understand the significance of writing better emails for increased conversions, regardless of list size. Learn how to leverage email strategies for effective fundraising and streamline systems for organizational improvement.

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