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Non-Profit · Holly Rustick

Grant Writing & Funding

by Holly Rustick

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 AI strategically, and build a freelance grant writing business that gives you more income, flexibility, and freedom. Hosted by grant writing expert and bestselling author Holly Rustick, CEO of Grant Writing & Funding and Founder of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, the show draws on Holly's 20+ years in grant writing and the nonprofit sector and 14+ years building her own business. You'll learn how to: Price and package your services to easily land clients Find grant writing nonprofit clients that pay you Build consistent monthly revenue Market yourself as a grant professional and business owner Use AI and modern systems for your grant writing and business without becoming replaceable Create systems that allow you to work fewer hours as you grow Holly's students have collectively generated more than $12.5 million in their own freelance grant writing businesses and secured more than $300 million in grants for their clients. Ready for more support? Explore the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and Grant Professional Mentorship at www.grantwritingandfunding.com.

Latest episodes

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[Marketing Series] You can turn your current nonprofit job into a freelance client

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Oct 9
30 min

[Marketing Series] Nonprofits don’t want employees right now, they want freelance grant writers

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Oct 7
29 min

[Marketing Series] How to Make Your Freelance Grant Writing Income as Consistent as a Salary

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Oct 6
32 min

[FUNDED SERIES] What's Working in Freelance Grant Writing Right Now

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Sep 29
28 min

How Freelance Grant Writers Are Using AI to Win Grants, Manage Clients, and Save Time in 2026

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Sep 22
54 min

I Know How to Write Grants. Why Can't I Get Enough Clients?

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Sep 15
23 min

The GRANTS Formula: The 6-Step System Behind Every Grant I've Ever Won

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Sep 8
22 min

The Funded Series: $4M in Grant + Client Wins (What Worked in July)

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Sep 1
12 min

Why Your Nonprofit Sales Calls Ghost You (And the 30-Day Fix)

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Aug 25
19 min

Is AI Too Precious for Your Grant Writing?

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Aug 18
23 min

The Real Truth About Gen X Grant Professionals Taking Care of Aging Parents, College Kids, and Their Own Retirement

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Aug 13
16 min

Why Your Revenue isn't Predictable

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Aug 13
9 min

The 4 CEO Decisions That Double Revenue

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Aug 13
12 min

June 2026 Funded Series: $7.5 Million in Impact, 41 Grant Wins, and Better Grant Writing Businesses

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Aug 11
17 min

5 Myths That Keep Grant Professionals Stuck from Hiring a Part-Time Team

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Aug 4
22 min

How to Scale Your Grant Writing Business Without Building an Agency

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Jul 28
10 min

Feeling Guilty About Leaving Your Nonprofit Job?

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Jul 21
16 min

The Identity Shift That Will Scale Your Grant Writing Business

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Jul 14
24 min

State of the Grant Industry: May 2026 Market Report

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Jul 7
31 min

What Can Make or Break a Nonprofit's Success Before Grant Funding

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelanc

Jun 30
39 min

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