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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

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Ep: 395 Going from Scarcity Mindset to Courage with a...

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2025/04/03

In this week’s podcast Holly Rustick brings Laura Hull, Grant Consultant of Premio Services, LLC on the Grant Writing & Funding podcast.In this conversation, we discuss: -Laura’s journey into grant writing -How Laura negotiated with her job to get health insurance -Hiring and how it has helped to have support -Managing a growing grant writing business as a single mom. About Laura Hull Laura is a first generation U.S. immigrant with more than a decade of grants experience and nonprofit leadership

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00:08:45

Bonus Ep: The First Hire You Shouldn't Make as a...

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2025/04/02

Many grant professionals who are booking out clients and feeling overwhelmed think they need to hire a full-time, credentialed grant writer ASAP. They assume an experienced hire will require less training and be easier to manage. But here’s the truth: hiring a fully credentialed grant writer is NOT the first team member you should bring on. In this episode, we break down why this is a costly mistake and what you should do instead. You’ll learn: ✅ Why hiring a credentialed grant writer is your most

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00:12:15

Bonus Ep. How to Recession-Proof Your Grant Writing...

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2025/04/01

The world feels uncertain, but your grant writing business doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we talk about why waiting for the "right time" can cost you opportunities—and how leaning into change can set you up for success. I’ll also share exciting updates about our Grant Professional Mentorship, including new Innovation Calls designed to help you pivot, expand, and double your revenue in 2024. 👉 Doors to the Mentorship close this Friday, and we may not re-open in 2025! If you’re serious about

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00:24:38

Bonus Ep: How to Hire a Grant Writer in Your Grant...

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2025/03/31

If you're a freelance grant writer or running a service-based business, there comes a point where you hit a financial and time ceiling. To scale beyond $50,000 to $100,000 per year, outsourcing is crucial. In this episode, we explore when and how to hire grant writers to help you grow your business without burnout. Doors to the Grant Professional Mentorship close on Friday, April 4th at 11:59 pm EST. The Grant Professional Mentorship is a 12-Month Group Coaching Mastermind for Grant

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Bonus Ep: Replay "Double Your Grant Writing Revenue,...

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2025/03/26

Join Holly and hundreds of folks who signed up for this Webinar, "Double your Grant Writing Business Revenue, by Writing Fewer Grants, During any Administration". The doors are now open to the Grant Professional Mentorship! The Grant Professional Mentorship is a 12-Month Group Coaching Mastermind for Grant Professionals to Double Your Business Revenue with a Team, Systems, and Scalable Offers - without Burning Out. We have limited seats available. Seats are first-come, first-served. Once our

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00:38:54

Ep: 394 Growing a Grant Writing Business from $5k to...

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2025/03/19

In this conversation, Isatou Bittaye-Jobe shares her journey from being an in-house grant writer to becoming a freelance grant writer specializing in grassroots social justice organizations. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in the funding landscape, particularly the shift from federal to foundation grants. Isatou emphasizes the importance of mentorship and community support in her business growth, highlighting how delegation and team building have allowed her to achieve a better

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00:26:47

Bonus Ep: From Higher Education Grant Writer Job to...

Grant Writing & Funding ·

2025/03/18

Go behind-the-scenes of the Grant Professional Mentorship with Dr. Cheri Westmoreland of Spirit Excel. Doors to the Grant Professional Mentorship Close on Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship In this episode, Holly Rustick interviews Dr. Cheri Westmoreland, CEO of Spirit Excel, who shares her extensive experience in grant writing and management. Dr. Westmoreland discusses her journey from federal grants to foundation grants,

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00:11:26

Ep. 392 3 Items to Restructure Your Grant Writing...

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2025/03/12

You may need to restructure your grant writing business in 2025.Meaning three main things need to be re-evaluated: -Offers -Systems -Team There has been a lot going on with grants in the last month, and it’s clear that there will be changes in 2025. Does that mean all grant funding is gone or your clients will dry up? No. But you may need to get back to the heart of your business. Pivoting is a word you may be bringing back into your vocabulary this year. Knowing what service offers to keep,

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00:14:36

Ep. 393 Why Grant Writers Must Track Their Time:...

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2025/03/11

As a freelance grant writer, or freelancer in general, are you keeping track of your time? One of the biggest flaws I see is that freelance grant writers don’t keep track of their time. Why is tracking your time so important? Because our time is our most valuable asset. What Happens When Freelancers Don’t Track Their Time When freelance grant writers don’t track their time, they underestimate how much time the following takes: Writing grants How much time to write a foundation grant How much

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00:49:56

Bonus Ep: Doubling Revenue with Work-Life Balance as...

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2025/03/10

Joy Maxwell, Owner and Lead Advisor for Ark Advising, shares about her journey from working in a nonprofit to starting her own business, ARK Advising. Joy shares her experiences with mentorship, financial challenges, and the importance of community support. She discusses how she transitioned to a retainer model for her services, allowing her to achieve a better work-life balance while significantly increasing her revenue. The conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship,

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00:33:20

Bonus Ep: Accountability and Growth: How Fielding...

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2025/03/06

Holly Rustick and Fielding Jezreel discuss the transformative experience of the Grand Professional Mentorship, focusing on Fielding's journey from a toxic job to becoming a successful grant consultant. They explore the importance of accountability, community support, and financial strategies in navigating the challenges of running a grant writing business. Fielding shares insights on developing a federal grants course and the significance of having a supportive network of peers. The discussion

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00:39:09

Ep. 390 Federal Grant Updates under the Trump...

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2025/02/27

In this week’s podcast we go behind-the-scenes with Rachel Werner of MyFedTrainer.com to discuss what is currently going on with federal grants during the Trump Administration, and what the forecast is.We recorded this as one of ‘fly-on-wall’ podcasts where we had Academy and Mentorship students attend the live recording and got to ask questions afterwards! So FUN and needed! In this conversation, we discuss: An outlay of federal grants over the last month What nonprofits can do if they are not

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00:43:22

Ep. 391 Why Federal Grant Writing Might Still be a...

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2025/02/27

In this week’s Podcast we go behind-the-scenes with Fielding Jezreel of Jezreel Consulting.In this conversation, we discuss: How to know if you are ready for federal grants How to build internal readiness Why organizations should not assume that federal grants aren’t accessible Today’s climate of federal grants Connect with Fielding Jezreel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fieldingjezreel/ Website: https://www.jezreelconsulting.com/about At the end of the day, words are important. Tune in

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00:21:10

Ep. 389 Banned and Trigger Words in Federal Grant...

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2025/02/27

We are moving through a new era in federal grant writing. For access to federal grant funds during this new Trump Administration in 2025, nonprofits need to be more aware of what types of words you are using, and are not using, in your grant applications. We have always said that grant writing is a word game, and the types of words you use play a big part in how you construct a grant. With the Trump Administration in 2025, though, we have not experienced the sheer elimination of word usage in

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00:32:35

Ep. 388 Grant Writing Success Rates and Wins Don't...

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2025/02/09

You might be thinking grant writing isn’t your thing because you have a ‘low’ grant success rate or haven’t secured any or much money for organizations yet.Or maybe you, as a Freelance Grant Writer, think your business isn’t great because other Freelance Grant Writers’ posts on LinkedIn get so much more engagement. Stop comparing yourself to others. This is “comparasitis” and will make you stop learning grants or stop selling your grant writing services. In this week’s episode, Holly Rustick

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00:17:03

Federal Grant Updates and 6 Action Steps for Your...

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2025/01/31

You may already be a freelance grant writer (or a grant writer at a nonprofit), and this week was chaotic for you. Your clients may be asking you a lot of questions about what’s going on in the world of grants. Here are some things we have been talking to with our Academy Changemaker Students this week, that may apply to your Clients: 1. Advocate for Funding 2. Evaluate Your Nonprofit’s Budget 3. Put all Cash Ideas on the Table 4. Broaden or Double Down in Funding 5. Do a Strategic Planning

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00:32:20

BONUS EP: New to Grant Writing, Christina Made...

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2025/01/31

Join Holly Rustick and Christina Royster, CEO of Cape Fear Grant Solutions, as she discusses how she managed to learn how to write grants, open her business and earn $30,840 in her freelance grant writing business, and work on her novel in her MFA program - all in less than a year. Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy close this Sunday, Feb. 2nd at 11:59 pm EST. Go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy to Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, Writing Grants from Home -

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00:13:47

Bonus Ep: Can I still be a Grant Writer and Get...

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2025/01/31

With all the news this week about the federal grant freeze, many of you may be wondering:“Is grant writing even going to be needed during this Administration? Can I even get grant writing clients during this Administration?” I get it. There is a lot of commotion this week surrounding federal grants (we've been keeping track of it - follow me on LinkedIn or Instagram for more updates). But…what I also know about Administrations AND grant writing, is…yes, you can secure grants and clients during

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00:16:28

Bonus Ep. Why 2025 is the Best Time to Be a Grant...

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2025/01/30

Join the Open House Call on January 30th at 11:59 pm EST. Go to www.grantwritingandfunding.com You might be wondering if 2025 is the best time to start writing grants after everything going on with federal grants in January 2025. Yes, it is. Nonprofits, gov't agencies, schools, hospitals, businesses, and more will still need you to write grants and they aren't going away. Also now these leaders need a grant consultant to focus on all the changes and come up with strategy so they can focus on

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00:27:17

Bonus Ep. What I am Doing in 2025 to Grow my Business

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2025/01/28

Find out what I'm doing in 2025 to grow my business as it will surprise you! I am saying yes to something big! The doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy close on Sunday, Feb. 2nd at 11:59 pm EST. Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy to find out more!

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