Grant Writing & Funding
Holly Rustick
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.
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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Jan 20, 2025 • 9min
Bonus Ep. 8 Questions Answered About the Webinar "Quit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job"
Here’s all the details on our Upcoming webinar this Tuesday at 4 pm EST 🙂 "Quit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job: Replace Your 9-5 Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home" I will discuss how to replace your income with freelance grant writing. Register here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/webinar
Here are our most common questions:
#1 - Will there be a Replay?
There will be a limited-time Replay, but it’s best to come live to get your questions answered.
#2 - Will you tell us more about the Freelance Grant Writer Academy?
Yes, you will learn about the program and why you are a perfect fit to join.
#3 - Will you teach us things that are inside the Academy?
When you join tonight, you will get a nibble of our concepts inside the Academy. This is a good sample size of what you will get inside the Academy. You will walk away with a notebook full of golden gems.
#4 - Will Academy students share their experiences in the program?
Yes, we have some students who have quit their jobs that will be at the webinar and personally answer some of your questions!
#5 - If I don't want to quit my job, should I still come?
Yes, we will give you the TOP tips in the industry on how to earn revenue as a grant writer - whether you chose to quit your job or not, don't currently work, or want to pick up some extra skills.
#6 - Is the webinar just a sales pitch?
No. We have quality teaching and strategies that we will teach during the webinar. Yes, we will talk about the Academy, but whether or not you join the Academy, you will walk away with the best valuable nuggets about freelance grant writing.
#7 - How long is the webinar?
The webinar will be 1.5 hours, from 4 pm - 5:30 pm EST on Tuesday, Jan. 21st. We will stay on for an additional 30-45 minutes to answer any additional questions outside of the regular FAQ period. ;)
#8 - Why Should I Register or Attend the Webinar Live?
You'll get the most out of the webinar if you attend it live. For Sure. You can get any questions you have answered in the chat or after the training in the live FAQ section by me. Sure, life happens and we have a replay, but we recommend adding this in your schedule if you are able and coming live.
Plus, by registering (even if you can't come live), you will access to a special webinar-only 48-Hour Bonus (see below). And we often have LIVE webinar-only surprises ;)
When you join the webinar, "Quit Your Toxic Nonprofit Job: Replace Your 9-5 Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home" I will discuss how to replace your income with freelance grant writing.
You will walk away from the webinar knowing how you can make a grant writing business work for you.
This is for you if you are an aspiring or seasoned freelance grant writer.
After the webinar, we'll open the doors to my program, Freelance Grant Writer Academy, where we help you achieve Replace Your Income While Writing Grants Part-Time from Home.
Register now: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/webinar
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This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!
“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!
Thanks for listening!
Warmly,
Holly Rustick
Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!
Get Freelance Grant Writing Spicy Tips when you Join the weekly newsletter series “Write Grants. Get Paid” https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home.
https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
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Jan 17, 2025 • 32min
Ep. 386: From 9-5 to Subcontracting to $93,000 as a Freelance Grant Writer
In this podcast episode, Daphney Jean discusses how she went from a full-time 9-5 to subcontracting as a grant writer to going full-time as a freelance grant writer.
After being a freelance grant writer for two years, Daphney found the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and in one year increased her revenue to $93,000.
Tune in to listen to this podcast.
To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/386
Doors are NOW OPEN to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy. Find out more: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy
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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!
“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!
Thanks for listening!
Warmly,
Holly Rustick
Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!
Get Freelance Grant Writing Spicy Tips when you Join the weekly newsletter series “Write Grants. Get Paid” https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home.
https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
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This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS!
This podcast episode is lovingly sponsored by Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS). Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN! Book YOUR FREE demo now! Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/gems
Jan 7, 2025 • 19min
Ep. 383: Grant Writing for Newbies
Are you overwhelmed or thinking you need a grant writing certification or degree to write grants?
Or maybe you feel like only ‘certain’ people can learn how to write grants.
Here’s the reality.
Grant writing is not a mythical job.
It is a formulaic process that anyone can learn.
Hear all the tips on what’s included in this formula!
Tune in today.
To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/383
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If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?
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“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!
Thanks for listening!
Warmly,
Holly Rustick
Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!
Get Freelance Grant Writing Spicy Tips when you Join the weekly newsletter series “Write Grants. Get Paid” https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home.
https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
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This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS!
This podcast episode is lovingly sponsored by Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS). Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN! Book YOUR FREE demo now! Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/gems
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If you’re ready to switch to a CRM that does more while you do less, book your demo today and learn how you can raise more with Bloomerang’s fundraising tools. Visit bloomerang.com/grantwritingpodcast/ to learn more.
Dec 19, 2024 • 39min
Ep. 385 Quitting a Corporate Job and going FT into Freelance Grant Writing
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Grant Writing & Funding Podcast!
In this podcast episode, Sydney Bass talks about how she went from freelancing for years to a corporate job back to full-time freelance grant writing.
She talks about what she needed to have in place (systems, processes, and mindset) to confidently go back to full-time freelancing!
Two months after joining the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, Sydney now has the systems, contract samples, and coaching to go full-time in her grant writing career.
Tune in to listen to this podcast.
To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/385
Sign up for the Webinar, “Quit Your Toxic Nonprofit 9-5 Job”
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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!
“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!
Thanks for listening!
Warmly,
Holly Rustick
Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!
Get Freelance Grant Writing Spicy Tips when you Join the weekly newsletter series “Write Grants. Get Paid” https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home.
https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
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This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS!
This podcast episode is lovingly sponsored by Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS). Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN! Book YOUR FREE demo now! Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/gems
Dec 19, 2024 • 36min
Ep. 384: From Burned Out Development Director to Freelance Grant Writer in 2 Months
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Grant Writing & Funding Podcast!
In this podcast episode, Phaedra Howe, Founder and Grant Specialist of Award Ready Consulting, discusses how she was a burned-out development director and quit her job to do freelance grant writing.
She talks about joining the Freelance Grant Writer Academy after getting her first client and needing the necessary systems, support, and business plans to run her business.
Tune in to listen to this podcast.
To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/384
Sign up for the Webinar, “Quit Your Toxic Nonprofit 9-5 Job”
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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!
“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!
Thanks for listening!
Warmly,
Holly Rustick
Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!
Get Freelance Grant Writing Spicy Tips when you Join the weekly newsletter series “Write Grants. Get Paid” https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home.
https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
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This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS!
This podcast episode is lovingly sponsored by Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS). Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN! Book YOUR FREE demo now! Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/gems
Dec 16, 2024 • 28min
Ep. 382: 7 Takeaways from the 2024 Grants State of the Union
Here is a look back at 2024 and all that happened around grant funding:
#1 - Federal funding changes, number of grants, and amount of awards
#2 - OMB Super Circular Changes
#3 - Foundation and Individual Giving Up
#4 - Videos and Online Applications
#5 - Nonprofit Trends
#6 - AI in the Grant Writing World
#7 - Freelance Grant Writers
We go deep into each area.
Tune in today.
To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/382
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If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?
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Thanks for listening!
Warmly,
Holly Rustick
Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!
Get Freelance Grant Writing Spicy Tips when you Join the weekly newsletter series “Write Grants. Get Paid” https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home.
https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
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This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by Bloomerang!
Bloomerang offers donor management, online fundraising, and volunteer management software that helps nonprofit across the U.S., like the 500 Festival Foundation, which increased their annual fundraising by an outstanding 50% after adopting Bloomerang
If you’re ready to switch to a CRM that does more while you do less, book your demo today and learn how you can raise more with Bloomerang’s fundraising tools. Visit bloomerang.com/grantwritingpodcast/ to learn more.
Dec 9, 2024 • 24min
Ep. 380: How to Price Your Grant Writing Services
So let’s talk about the 6 main types of ways to price your grant writing services and which one is the best.
Pricing your grant writing services can feel and be ambiguous at best. After decades of experience in freelance grant writing, find out the most sustainable way and equitable way to price your grant writing services.
Tune in today to hear what Holly has to say about pricing your grant writing services.
To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/380
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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!
“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!
Thanks for listening!
Warmly,
Holly Rustick
Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!
Get Freelance Grant Writing Spicy Tips when you Join the weekly newsletter series “Write Grants. Get Paid” https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home.
https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
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This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by Bloomerang!
Bloomerang offers donor management, online fundraising, and volunteer management software that helps nonprofit across the U.S., like the 500 Festival Foundation, which increased their annual fundraising by an outstanding 50% after adopting Bloomerang
If you’re ready to switch to a CRM that does more while you do less, book your demo today and learn how you can raise more with Bloomerang’s fundraising tools. Visit bloomerang.com/grantwritingpodcast/ to learn more.
Dec 8, 2024 • 13min
Ep. 381: Stop Working as a Staff Grant Writer at Toxic Nonprofits
You 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 system.
This is a golden podcast episode for you today, to see how to still serve nonprofits as a grant writer, but to create a healthy working environment.
Tune in today.
To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/381
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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!
“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!
Thanks for listening!
Warmly,
Holly Rustick
Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!
Get Freelance Grant Writing Spicy Tips when you Join the weekly newsletter series “Write Grants. Get Paid” https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home.
https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
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This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by Bloomerang!
Bloomerang offers donor management, online fundraising, and volunteer management software that helps nonprofit across the U.S., like the 500 Festival Foundation, which increased their annual fundraising by an outstanding 50% after adopting Bloomerang
If you’re ready to switch to a CRM that does more while you do less, book your demo today and learn how you can raise more with Bloomerang’s fundraising tools. Visit bloomerang.com/grantwritingpodcast/ to learn more.
Dec 2, 2024 • 32min
Ep. 379: Opportunities and Challenges for Grant Writers Post-Election
Find out what type of opportunities and challenges that grant writers have as we go into 2025, post-election.
Sean Kosofsky, the Nonprofit Fixer, shares his decades of experience in politics and nonprofit work as he discusses what trends that we may see in 2025 and beyond.
Tune in today to listen to this podcast.
To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-podcast/
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
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If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?
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“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!
Thanks for listening!
Warmly,
Holly Rustick
Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!
Get Freelance Grant Writing Spicy Tips when you Join the weekly newsletter series “Write Grants. Get Paid” https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home.
https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
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This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by Bloomerang!
Bloomerang offers donor management, online fundraising, and volunteer management software that helps nonprofit across the U.S., like the 500 Festival Foundation, which increased their annual fundraising by an outstanding 50% after adopting Bloomerang
If you’re ready to switch to a CRM that does more while you do less, book your demo today and learn how you can raise more with Bloomerang’s fundraising tools. Visit bloomerang.com/grantwritingpodcast/ to learn more.
Dec 1, 2024 • 10min
Bonus Ep: Why I'm Doing 1:1 3 Hour Intensive Coaching and What's Inside
Book your 3-Hour 1:1 Intensive Coaching with Holly Rustick by Dec. 3rd. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/intensives
Eek! This is the first time that I have done 1:1 Intensives in YEARS and I miss them 🙂.
But I also understand there are a lot of you aspiring and seasoned grant writers out there right now who want to make 2025 your best year yet.
And you want a coach to look over your business (or potential business) so you have guidance for the entire year.
Your private 1:1 coaching intensive with me includes:
- A 3-Hour 1:1 Strategy Intensive Call with Holly
- 2-Week Follow-Up Emails / Voxer Support for any Clarification
- Clarity on your Services to earn another $30k-$50K in your grant writing business
- A Money Plan to feel more peaceful in your business in 2025.
- A Launch Calendar and Strategy for 2025 to hit all your Goals - ready to go! No more trying to do your year planning in January or February!
Even if you have not launched your grant writing business yet, or are making multiple six figures in your business already, this 1:1 intensive coaching will save you years of paralyzation and challenges so you can have a more peaceful and quick path to earning your first or additional $30-$50K.
This is the first time I have opened up my 1:1 Intensives in YEARS and I only have 5 slots available.
These will fill out quickly.
Sign up now to secure your spot (before it’s gone), or book a sales call.
Looking forward to coaching you and helping you have your best year ever in 2025 before it even gets here!
https://grantwritingandfunding.com/intensives
