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Grant Writing & Funding

Grant Writing & Funding

By: Holly Rustick
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 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.All rights reserved Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • The Future of Philanthropy: 2025 Trends and Insights

    The Future of Philanthropy: 2025 Trends and Insights
    Jul 8 2025

    Explore how cause-driven giving, advocacy, and innovation are reshaping nonprofits in 2025 and beyond. Tune in to listen to Micheal Thatcher from Charity Navigator.


    In this conversation, Holly Rustick speaks with Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator, about the evolving landscape of nonprofit evaluation and philanthropy. They discuss the launch of new funds, trends in giving, and the importance of advocacy in the nonprofit sector.


    Michael shares insights on how giving patterns are changing, particularly among younger generations, and the impact of recent legislative changes on nonprofits.


    The conversation emphasizes the need for community engagement and the critical role of nonprofits in addressing societal needs.


    Holly and Michael also discuss how to work with Charity Navigator for developing a free will and how to create a legacy with your assets to nonprofits.


    Connect with Michael Thatcher:
    Charity Navigator

    mthatcher@charitynavigator.org

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    To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-podcast/

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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
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    Do you want a FREE Master Grant Template? Grab our FREE 5-Part Private Podcast, where you get
    1) a private podcast episode for 5 days explaining how to write our Academy Master Grant
    2) an editable Master Grant Template
    3) a Master Grant Workbook

    Just visit https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/private-podcast
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    39 mins
  • Bridging Divides: Connecting for Impact in Today's Fundraising Landscape

    Bridging Divides: Connecting for Impact in Today's Fundraising Landscape
    Jul 1 2025

    Navigating political divides in fundraising—learn how connection, storytelling, and strategy can drive nonprofit success.

    In this conversation, Holly Rustick and Kamy Akhavan discuss the intersection of politics and fundraising, emphasizing the importance of human connection in nonprofit work.


    They explore how social division impacts community engagement and fundraising efforts, while also highlighting opportunities that arise from chaos. The discussion underscores the need for emotional storytelling and relationship building in the nonprofit sector, particularly in grant writing and fundraising strategies.


    Takeaways


    • Politics today influences fundraising efforts significantly
    • The shrinking public square leads to increased isolation
    • Conversations are essential for fostering change and understanding
    • Building trust is crucial for effective communication in nonprofits
    • Networking should be approached with genuine curiosity
    • Creating relationships takes time but is essential for long-term success

      Connect with Kamy Akhavan:
      LinkedIn
      Instagram

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      To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-podcast/

      "Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts

      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!

      “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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    Do you want a FREE Master Grant Template? Grab our FREE 5-Part Private Podcast, where you get
    1) a private podcast episode for 5 days explaining how to write our Academy Master Grant
    2) an editable Master Grant Template
    3) a Master Grant Workbook

    Just visit https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/private-podcast
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    27 mins
  • Find out What Freelance Grant Writers Charged for their Services in 2024

    Find out What Freelance Grant Writers Charged for their Services in 2024
    Jun 24 2025

    Go behind the scenes with Global Development Solutions and their 2024 Freelance Grant Writer Pricing Survey!

    Rachel Waterman and her team have done a 3rd annual Pricing Report! We love everything about this!

    Find out what freelance grant writers are pricing their grant writing surveys.


    Connect with Rachel Waterman:

    Global Development Solutions Website

    LinkedIn

    Grant Easy Management Software

    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

    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!


    “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/

    ———————————————————————————


    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

    ———————————————————————————


    Do you want a FREE Master Grant Template? Grab our FREE 5-Part Private Podcast, where you get
    1) a private podcast episode for 5 days explaining how to write our Academy Master Grant
    2) an editable Master Grant Template
    3) a Master Grant Workbook

    Just visit https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/private-podcast
    Show more Show less
    54 mins
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I've been a fan of Holly's podcast for a while. She offers great tips and helpful tools and resources. It was a pleasure to speak with her on the show recently! I would recommend Grant Writing and Funding to any nonprofit leader!

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