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Grant Writing & Funding

Holly Rustick
Grant Writing
Freelance Grant Writer Academy
Freelance Grant Writing
Nonprofit Organizations
Federal Grants
Nonprofit Sector
Grant Writing & Funding
Nonprofits
Mentorship
Financial Stability
Artificial Intelligence
Nonprofit Funding
Freelance Work
Financial Independence
Grant Professional Mentorship
Grant Funding
Funding Opportunities
Value-Based Pricing
Nonprofit Management
Networking

This show is for grant writers who are working in nonprofits or already have a few freelance clients but haven't replaced their nonprofit income yet, and don't have a clear system to get there. You already know how to write grants. Now you need to build the business. Each week, you'll learn how to find and close better-fit clients, price and package your services, create predictable revenue, use A... more

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In what she shares will be her final public media appearance, Bev Browning joins Holly Rustick for a deeply personal conversation about her extraordinary 55-year journey in the grant writing industry, the lessons she learned building a grant writing ... more

What happens when your nonprofit does meaningful work, but the results don’t look exactly like the projections you put in your grant proposal? Grant reports can be stressful when programs shift, goals change, or your nonprofit simply doesn’t have the... more

In this podcast episode, you hear from four freelance grant writers and how they got their first grant writing clients. Some had no grant writing experience and others just had no business (marketing or sales) experience. In all cases, they got their... more

In this podcast episode, you hear from three freelance grant writers and how they made their first $100K in their grant writing business. All are using retainers, and two don't even have a website. You'll get takeaways at how Dr. Melvin got a client ... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Kosofsky
Nonprofit strategist with experience leading nonprofit organizations and strengthening fundraising, leadership, and organizational capacity
The Nonprofit Fixer
Episode: Your Client Didn’t Hit Their Grant Goals. Here’s What to Put in the Grant Report
Anne Muntlis
Freelance grant writer serving small and medium nonprofits in Minnesota.
Episode: How 4 Freelance Grant Writers Got their First Clients
Paulette Moore
Freelance grant writer and owner of Grant Writing & Moore.
Grant Writing & Moore
Episode: How 4 Freelance Grant Writers Got their First Clients
Deborah Baer Rogers
Freelance grant writer and owner of GrantMe Consulting Services.
GrantMe Consulting Services
Episode: How 4 Freelance Grant Writers Got their First Clients
Staci Nelson
Freelance grant writer and former nonprofit executive director who now hires grant writers
Episode: How These 3 Freelance Grant Writers Made their First $100K
Payton Murphy
Freelance grant writer serving nonprofits in mental health, youth development, and children and family services
PM Grant Services
Episode: How These 3 Freelance Grant Writers Made their First $100K
Melvin Music
Independent grant consultant with 30 years of experience working with government and nonprofit organizations
Episode: How These 3 Freelance Grant Writers Made their First $100K
Tamara Crump
Freelance grant writer and grant consultant
Grant Story Consulting
Episode: [Case Study] She'd Already Won $1M+ in Grants. Here's What She Didn't Know About Freelancing
Cassandra Grimes
Philanthropic fundraising consultant and freelance grant writer
Accelerate Change LLC
Episode: [Case Study] She added grants to her fundraising business and made $115K

Host

Holly Rustick
Host of Grant Writing & Funding

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings
  • Practical and Encouraging

    I really enjoy this podcast. It is thoughtful, practical, and full of relevant guidance that supports both newer and more experienced grant professionals. Each episode offers something useful that can be applied right away.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BPS LOVE
    United States7 months ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    Loved being a guest on the show. Holly brings clarity and practical wisdom to the world of grant writing and funding. Her episodes are actionable without being overwhelming. If you’re in the nonprofit space and want to strengthen your grants game with confidence, this podcast is a must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marcia8811
    United States8 months ago
  • Practical & Inspiring

    The Grant Writing & Funding Podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone navigating grants and nonprofit fundraising. Holly makes complex strategies feel accessible, and her guests share practical, real-world insights that you can apply right away. As a nonprofit leader with a lean team, I especially appreciate the focus on being strategic and relationship-driven in grant writing. Highly recommended for both new and seasoned grant writers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shilpapics
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best in the industry!

    Holly’s podcast is truly inspirational to all grant writers, fundraisers and Non Profit leaders. Every week brings incredible insights and fresh perspectives on topics related to grant writing. A must ‘subscribe’ for anyone in the industry. Holly’s Grant Mentorship has been a worthwhile investment for my business and I cannot recommend it enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SophieO_FlourishFundraising
    South Africaa year ago
  • Literally life changing

    I don’t remember how I first heard about Holly’s podcast and the Grant Writing Academy, but I’m so grateful I did. After one year in the Academy and another year in the Mentorship program, I finally have the freedom, financial security, and work-life balance I have always hoped for. Thanks, Holly!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vhb75
    United Statesa year ago

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Clarity and real-world wisdom from Holly and guests; highly actionable without being overwhelming.
Encouraging community and mentorship that help listeners grow their grant-writing businesses.
Accessible, strategic, and inspirational for both beginners and seasoned grant writers.
Thoughtful, practical guidance that's immediately actionable for grant professionals.
Equally strong on business coaching and nonprofit funding insights; a must for those aiming to scale.

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Your Client Didn’t Hit Their Grant Goals. Here’s What to Put in the Grant Report
Q: Do you see year two funding coming in more as general operating because nonprofits communicate broader mission impact in grant reports?
Kosofsky says nonprofits can make a persuasive case for general operating support by showing funders that the organization is building capacity, making progress, and advancing its mission. He describes seed, support, and sustain approaches and encourages organizations to show why they have earned flexible funding.
Your Client Didn’t Hit Their Grant Goals. Here’s What to Put in the Grant Report
Q: What are some ways nonprofits can show funders they are making an impact when they do not have hard metrics?
Kosofsky recommends highlighting mission and goal achievement, reputation, technology, capital and talent, resilience, social proof, people power, and problems prevented. These forms of evidence can help tell a credible story about progress even when the original grant outcomes changed.
[Case Study] She'd Already Won $1M+ in Grants. Here's What She Didn't Know About Freelancing
Q: What are some specific results you got from coaching or from joining?
Crump says she got unstuck, created clearer service packages and retainers, improved her website, and gained confidence explaining what she offers. She also says she signed a $7,500 contract and collected a down payment using payment practices learned in the Academy.
[Case Study] She'd Already Won $1M+ in Grants. Here's What She Didn't Know About Freelancing
Q: What were you doing before you joined the Academy and why did you invest in joining?
Crump was struggling to package and price her grant writing services in a scalable way. A previous coaching program did not fit her needs as a grant writer, so she joined after finding Holly Rustick's online video and webinar.
[Case Study] He Built his Grant Writing Client Base While Raising Four Kids and Working Full-Time
Q: What are some specific results that you've got since you've joined, and especially this past year?
Ken added three or four clients, began working with a subcontractor, and improved his grant applications through reviews, which he says helped produce more grant wins.

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Practical guidance for grant writers looking to replace full-time income with a scalable, home-based business. Episodes focus on moving from solo writing to retainer- and system-driven models, pricing strategies, hiring part-time help, and building repeatable processes. A strong emphasis on mentorship and community-driven growth helps listeners level up without burning out, with many episodes featuring actionable frameworks, real-world case studies, and mindset shifts toward becoming a strategic partner for nonprofits. Noteworthy elements include a female-led, mentorship-driven approach, a focus on value-based pricing, and accessible steps to scale while maintaining work-life balance and ethical client relationships.

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2. Anne Muntlis
3. Paulette Moore
4. Deborah Baer Rogers
5. Staci Nelson
6. Payton Murphy
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8. Tamara Crump

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