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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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29:37

Beyond Freelancing: The Power of Fractional Work in...

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2026/04/21

In this episode of the Grant Writing & Funding podcast, Holly Rustick interviews Cindy Wagman, founder of the Nonprofit Fractional Network, about the growing role of fractional consulting in the nonprofit sector.Cindy explains how fractional work differs from traditional freelance work by combining strategy, planning, and implementation into one role. This model allows nonprofits to access experienced leadership without hiring full-time staff—making it especially valuable for

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36:25

Grant Writers Using AI Wrong? The Readiness Problem...

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2026/04/14

Steve Vick returns to the podcast to unpack what nonprofit leaders and grant professionals need to understand about AI adoption right now. As the founder of Bright Nonprofit and longtime host of the Nonprofit Ally podcast, Steve brings both nonprofit and tech expertise to the conversation and explains why AI is not just a tool issue: it is a governance issue.In this episode, Holly and Steve dig into AI readiness, source of truth, data integrity, human-in-the-loop review, and why AI often

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15:56

[Funded Series] Inside a $1.9M Month

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2026/04/07

In this February 2026 Funded Series episode, we break down what actually changed in just 30 days inside a growing ecosystem of freelance grant writers and why it matters.This month alone:Over $1.5 million in grant funding was securedNearly $464,000 in client deals were closedIn this episode, Holly unpacks the exact patterns behind these wins, including:The shift from learning → leveragingWhy clarity is outperforming hustleHow systems and feedback loops are driving real resultsAnd what’s

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14:51

What Separates a $50K Grant Writer From a $150K Grant...

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2026/03/31

Doors are now open to the Grant Professional Mentorship: a 12-month mastermind where grant professionals scale from freelancer to CEO, double their monthly revenue, and build a business with consistent leads and systems that give you your time back.Seats are limited and doors close April 3rd. Apply or book a call at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship.In this episode of the Grant Writing & Funding Podcast, Holly Rustick breaks down a key shift that separates grant writers earning

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15:17

How Alexandra Built a Scalable Grant Writing...

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2026/03/27

Doors are now open to the Grant Professional Mentorship: a 12-month mastermind where grant professionals scale from freelancer to CEO, double their monthly revenue, and build a business with consistent leads and systems that give you your time back.Seats are limited and doors close April 3rd. Apply or book a call at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship.Episode Summary:What does it really take to move from freelancer to CEO—and finally take time off without your business falling apart?In

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24:47

How Emma Went from Overwhelmed to Organized—and...

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2026/03/27

Doors are now open to the Grant Professional Mentorship: a 12-month mastermind where grant professionals scale from freelancer to CEO, double their monthly revenue, and build a business with consistent leads and systems that give you your time back.Seats are limited and doors close April 3rd. Apply or book a call at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship.Episode Summary: In this bonus episode of the Grant Writing & Funding podcast, Holly Rustick sits down with Emma Krass, Owner and Lead

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11:09

How to Scale Your Grant Writing Business Without...

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2026/03/24

Many successful grant writers eventually reach a moment where their business hits a ceiling, not because there isn’t demand, but because their business relies entirely on their personal capacity.In this episode, Holly Rustick discusses the transition from operating solely as a freelancer to stepping into the role of CEO of your grant writing business. She explores why burnout often appears when grant writers reach full client capacity and how shifting your mindset, systems, and support

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28:20

How Marshan Built a Six-Figure Grant Writing Business...

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2026/03/20

Are you a grant writer making money, but still stuck doing everything yourself? Join my free live training on March 24th, where I’ll show growth-stage grant professionals how to double their revenue without doubling their hours by installing systems, building predictable demand, and stepping into a CEO role. Register now at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship-webinar.Episode Summary:Marshan Marick shares how niching into public health grants, building stronger systems, and shifting her

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18:03

From Overwhelmed to Confident: How Christine Built a...

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2026/03/20

Are you a grant writer making money, but still stuck doing everything yourself? Join my free live training on March 24th, where I’ll show growth-stage grant professionals how to double their revenue without doubling their hours by installing systems, building predictable demand, and stepping into a CEO role. Register now at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship-webinar.From Overwhelmed to Confident: How Christine Built a Scalable Grant Writing Business inside The Grant Professional

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19:54

Scaling Smarter: How D Increased Income, Took...

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2026/03/20

Are you a grant writer making money, but still stuck doing everything yourself? Join my free live training on March 24th, where I’ll show growth-stage grant professionals how to double their revenue without doubling their hours by installing systems, building predictable demand, and stepping into a CEO role. Register now at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship-webinar.D Abshire of Aim for Funding shares how joining the Grant Professional Mentorship helped them move from burnout and 60–80

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22:05

How Freelance Grant Writers Can Build Retirement...

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2026/03/17

Are you a grant writer making money, but still stuck doing everything yourself? Join my free live training on March 24th, where I’ll show growth-stage grant professionals how to double their revenue without doubling their hours by installing systems, building predictable demand, and stepping into a CEO role. Register now at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship-webinar.In this episode, Holly Rustick discusses why freelance grant writing is one of the most powerful and recession-resistant

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15:33

How Sara Fixed Her Pricing After 20 Years in Grant...

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2026/03/15

Are you a grant writer making money, but still stuck doing everything yourself? Join my free live training on March 24th, where I’ll show growth-stage grant professionals how to double their revenue without doubling their hours by installing systems, building predictable demand, and stepping into a CEO role. Register now at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship-webinar.Sara Cohen shares what it looks like to level up a grant writing business after 10 years of experience. In this

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24:55

How Nekaysha Built a Grant Membership for Small...

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2026/03/15

Are you a grant writer making money, but still stuck doing everything yourself? Join my free live training on March 24th, where I’ll show growth-stage grant professionals how to double their revenue without doubling their hours by installing systems, building predictable demand, and stepping into a CEO role. Register now at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship-webinar.In this episode, Holly Rustick talks with Nekaycha Cavil, Founder and Lead Consultant of Connected Haven, about how she

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17:33

The Systems That Helped Amy Krigsman Double Her Grant...

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2026/03/15

Are you a grant writer making money, but still stuck doing everything yourself? Join my free live training on March 24th, where I’ll show growth-stage grant professionals how to double their revenue without doubling their hours by installing systems, building predictable demand, and stepping into a CEO role. Register now at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship-webinar.Amy Krigsman shares how she doubled her revenue in 2025, reached her first six-figure year, and began scaling ARK Nonprofit

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21:36

Fielding Lost $100K in One Week: How This Federal...

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2026/03/10

Are you a grant writer making money, but still stuck doing everything yourself? Join my free live training on March 24th, where I’ll show growth-stage grant professionals how to double their revenue without doubling their hours by installing systems, building predictable demand, and stepping into a CEO role. Register now at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship-webinar.Fielding Lost $100K in One Week: How This Federal Grant Writer Rebuilt Her Business for 2026What does it look like to move

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19:43

How Gwen Built a $200K Grant Writing Business and Now...

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2026/03/10

Are you a grant writer making money, but still stuck doing everything yourself? Join my free live training on March 24th, where I’ll show growth-stage grant professionals how to double their revenue without doubling their hours by installing systems, building predictable demand, and stepping into a CEO role. Register now at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship-webinar.Securing over $23 million in grant funding in just 24 months is no small feat, and today’s guest has done exactly that.In

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32:42

From Grant Writer to CEO: How Guy Broke $100K and...

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2026/03/10

Are you a grant writer making money, but still stuck doing everything yourself? Join my free live training on March 24th, where I’ll show growth-stage grant professionals how to double their revenue without doubling their hours by installing systems, building predictable demand, and stepping into a CEO role. Register now at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship-webinar.What happens when you stop thinking like a technician and start thinking like a CEO?In this powerful case study interview,

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18:57

Funded Series: 37 Grants. $6 Million. One Month....

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2026/03/03

Are you a grant writer making money, but still stuck doing everything yourself? Join my free live training on March 24th, where I’ll show growth-stage grant professionals how to double their revenue without doubling their hours by installing systems, building predictable demand, and stepping into a CEO role. Register now at grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship-webinar.In this episode, Holly Rustick breaks down the evolving landscape of grant writing in 2026, sharing powerful insights from

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33:38

How Nonprofit Leaders Can Prevent Burnout and Build a...

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2026/02/24

Nonprofits exist to do good in the world—but what happens when the people doing that work are burned out, overwhelmed, and working inside unhealthy cultures?In today’s episode, Holly Rustick sits down with Marcia Beckner, nonprofit founder and culture transformation strategist, to talk about one of the most overlooked drivers of impact: organizational culture.After founding My Lifeline Cancer Foundation and serving as Executive Director for 10 years, Marcia saw firsthand how stress, staff

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28:41

When Nonprofits Should Consider Both Grant Writing &...

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2026/02/17

When Nonprofits Should Consider Both Grant Writing & Individual Donor Giving CampaignsIn this conversation, Holly Rustick interviews Alex Cohen, CEO of ANC Consult, about her journey from law to nonprofit consulting, the challenges faced in the nonprofit sector in 2026, and the importance of adapting services to meet the evolving needs of nonprofits. Alex discusses her expansion from grant writing to include donor engagement, emphasizing the significance of storytelling in fundraising

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