Grant Writing & Funding

Quit your toxic nonprofit job and replace your full-time income while writing grants part-time, from home! Join our students in the Freelance Grant Writer Academy to create Financial Stability and Flexibility through writing grants for causes you are passionate about: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy World-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author Holly Rustick provides coaching that helps new and experienced grant writers replace their full-time income while writing grants part-time from home (or anywhere they want to live or travel in the world). She coaches changemakers to master grant writing and start to grow 6-figure+ grant writing businesses on part-time hours via her signature group program, “Freelance Grant Writer Academy." As an unapologetic feminist, Holly’s work in coaching female grant writers to master grant writing, find their cause-area niche, and navigate value-based pricing and nonprofit sales is breaking glass ceilings for women all over the world. Every week, she coaches thousands of people through the top-ranking podcast, Grant Writing & Funding, books on grant writing, and inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy. Holly has 20 years of experience in grant writing, and began her freelance grant writing journey back in 2005. While teaching in Kuwait and Indonesia, and then earning a Master’s Degree in International Political Economy in Belgium, Holly saw the light of setting up a virtual-based business in grant writing back in the mid-2000s. Having secured more than $45 million of dollars for nonprofit organizations, and then setting up a multi 6-figure freelance business, Holly has a mission to help female grant writers break out of toxic nonprofit J-O-B-S and create high-level income while freelance grant writing. Inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, students have secured more than $225+ million in grant funding and $4+ million in revenue in their grant writing businesses within two years. To amplify this work, she is past-president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce and was appointed to the Guam Business Advisory Task Force as an advisor to the first female governor of Guam. Holly lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella. If you are interested in replacing your full-time income while writing grants part-time from home (or from anywhere in the world!) join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy! www.grantwritingandfunding.com.

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Oct 18, 2022 • 16min

Ep.238: How Nonprofits Can Bridge the Political Divide with the Center for Political Future

THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyHow Nonprofits Can Bridge the Political Divide with the Center for Political Future But what does this mean for nonprofit organizations? Well, the concern here could be the following: 1) What types of social movements should you advocate for on social media? 2) Will you lose funders if you take a certain position? 3)Should you reach out to funding sources and influencers who are only in your bubble? What We Discuss: ✨ About the Center for Political Futures ✨ the Political Divide for Nonprofits ✨ How to Bridge the Polarizing Divide ✨ Looking at Internal Bias from External Factors ✨ Partisan Division Based on the Removal of the Public Space ✨ How we Can Disagree and Be Alright ✨ How to Communicate with Neutral Language ✨ Communicating with Love ✨ Listening to the Other Side can be the Way Forward ✨ Advocating with Education ✨ How to Know When Your Nonprofit Should Speak Up ✨ When to Advocate on Social Media ✨ Your Nonprofit Should Include Those that Think Outside Your Bubble —------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? Join the Freelance Grant Writer Master Course to launch and grow a freelance grant writing business: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: Get sample grants, logic models, videos, and more. Start to write winning grants! https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 😀 Check out vetted Freelance Grant Writers: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/hire-a-grant-writer/ ———————————————————————————— Do you want all the links from today's episode? Visit here for more information on Grant Writing & Funding: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/238 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! Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/ THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy

Sep 20, 2022 • 22min

Ep.237: Pros and Cons to Hiring a Freelance Grant Writer vs. a Staff Grant Writer

Sep 13, 2022 • 32min

Ep.236: 8 Steps to Start Earning Money in Your Freelance Grant Writing Business

THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyHere are 8 steps to opening your freelance grant writing business and start earning money! —------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: Get sample grants, logic models, videos, and more. Start to write winning grants! https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? Join the Freelance Grant Writer Master Course to launch and grow a freelance grant writing business: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your Nonprofit? Join the Nonprofit Strategic Planning Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ ———————————————————————————— #1: Get your Business Formerly Set Up #2: Identify Your Ideal Client & Service #3: Create Branding for Your Freelance Grant Writing Business #4: Create a Working Schedule #5: Develop a Pricing Model #6: Communicate Effectively #7: Create a Marketing Plan #8: Be Sure to Include Steps on How to Diversify Your Revenue If you want in-depth support on all these steps (plus, TONS of downloadables!), join the 8-Week Freelance Grant Writer Academy! Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/236 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! Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy

Sep 6, 2022 • 54min

Ep.235: What's New in Nonprofit Policies, Programs, and Jobs in 2022

THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyWhat's New in Nonprofit Policies, Programs, and Jobs in 2022 There is a lot changing for the nonprofit sector as we navigate 2022. From programs to policies to jobs available, this year is a doozy (in a good way!). Here to help shed some light on this subject is Shannon McCracken, leader of The Nonprofit Alliance. The Nonprofit Alliance is a relatively new organization (launched in 2018) with a vision to promote, protect, and strengthen the nonprofit sector. In this podcast episode, Shannon discusses some key nonprofit training, policies, and job trends in 2022. ------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: Get sample grants, logic models, videos, and more. Start to write winning grants! https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? Join the Freelance Grant Writer Master Course to launch and grow a freelance grant writing business: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ ——————————————————————————— What We Discuss: ✨ About The Nonprofit Alliance ✨ Diverse Training at The Nonprofit Alliance ✨ How the 2016 Tax Law Has Negatively Impacted Nonprofits ✨ Why the Change in the Charitable Giving IRS Rule can Benefit Nonprofits ✨ Why the Nonprofit Sector May Be Losing Donors because of the Lack of Data Privacy ✨ Job Trends and Notices for Nonprofit Jobs ✨ Employee Valuation in Nonprofits ✨ Year-End Fundraising and Why It’s Hopeful in 2022 ✨ Non-profit fundraising trends in 2022 ✨ How COVID-19 allowed nonprofits to think differently about fundraising For all the show notes, visit: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/235 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! Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/ THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy

Aug 30, 2022 • 52min

Ep. 234: Fundraising and Prioritizing the 10,000 things on your nonprofit plate!

THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyFundraising and Prioritizing the 10,000 things on your nonprofit plate! Do you find yourself doing too much as a nonprofit leader, fundraising development director, or grant writer? I bet that’s a resounding, “yes!” I get it. You have a to-do list that never ends. You have looming monsters that have been on that to-do list for more than a month, er, year. Those things just never seem to get done. The question is, “Do you even need to do them?” ------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: Get sample grants, logic models, videos, and more. Start to write winning grants! https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? Join the Freelance Grant Writer Master Course to launch and grow a freelance grant writing business: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ ------------------------------------------------------ Patrick Kirby, founder of Do Good Better Consulting, says, “Nope.” But how do you not do the things that need to get done? Well, that’s where his 5-day priority recipe comes in handy. Be sure to watch this video (and subscribe!) so you can get this simple recipe of not doing more to build your fundraising success! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 About DoGoodBetter 1:53 Too Many Hats for Nonprofit Leaders 3:54 Why Celebrating is Important for Nonprofits 4:54 Why Nonprofits Might Not Celebrate Wins 7:23 How Partnering With Nonprofits Can Attract More Funding 16:07 Priority Schedule for Nonprofit Leaders 19:30 Why Gratitude is So Important for Nonprofit Relationships 23:33 How to Get Authentic Fundraising 28:46 Who Are Good Funding Source Matches 32:40 Why Your Nonprofit Goal is to Dissolve 33:12 How to Prioritize Your To-Do List 37:18 Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome for Nonprofit Leaders 39:44 Do Good Better Midwest Tour Free Calendar: This is a great calendar to help make sure you keep on track with how to prioritize your week! https://fundraiseawesomer.com/shop/ols/products/5-week-fundraising-challenge-calendar Contact Patrick at: https://www.dogoodbetterconsulting.com/ For all the show notes, visit: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/234 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! Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/ THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy

Aug 23, 2022 • 17min

Ep. 233: The Burning Question to Help You Take Time off from Your Nonprofit

THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyThe Burning Question to Help You Take Time off from Your Nonprofit It's been a busy week and I am back in the full-time swing of things. Why? School started! If you are a parent, you know what I am talking about. Summer is real for taking mandatory time away from the computer when you have kids. But it's a great mandatory time away. If we try to 'work through holidays' we may end up feeling guilty for not spending time with our kids or burned out by trying to work regular hours and getting frustrated with everyone in the house. You might say, "Just send your kid to summer camp or to daycare!" Well, that's not always the solution for every working parent. Summer camp and daycare can cost a pretty penny, your kids may dread it, and there could be major transportation issues. Plus, you actually might want to spend more time with the kiddos during these times off ;) A better solution may be setting up your year so you work shorter hours during summer, Christmas break, and other holidays. It may not feel like you even have that choice to do that at this point in your life, but let me tell you it is possible. ------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 🤩 Want to Join the 2-Day Nonprofit Consulting Conference happening August 25th and 26th, 2022? Click here: https://nonprofitconsultingconference.com/ ——————————————————————————— Your answer might not be opening a business (but it might be!). ✨ It might be having that uncomfortable conversation with your boss and asking for a raise while simultaneously asking for reduced hours at work (believe me, you probably deserve both). ✨ It may be applying for a promotion within your nonprofit. ✨ It may be asking for that overdue bonus. ✨ It may be saying you will stay at the nonprofit but will work only 10 months out of the year. The time to negotiate is NOW. Find out about more about this episode here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/233 🤩 Want to Join the 2-Day Nonprofit Consulting Conference happening August 25th and 26th, 2022? Click here: https://nonprofitconsultingconference.com/ 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 I’d love to connect with you! Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/ ✨✨ Visit www.grantwritingandfunding.com to get the proven G.R.A.N.T.S. formula to write winning grants ✨✨ THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy

Aug 16, 2022 • 44min

Ep. 232: The What, Why, and How Webinars Help Grow Your Organization

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