Episode Details

This is Part 1 of a 2-Part Interview with Executive Director of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), Mike Chamberlain and Holly Rustick of Grant Writing & Funding to discuss the role of GPA in supporting grant professionals through advocacy, community building, and professionalism. Holly and Mike delve into the importance of job classification for grant professionals, the annual salary and benefits survey, and the future of grant writing in 2025 amidst changing federal policies and economic conditions. 

They also discuss the intricacies of the grant application process, the evolving landscape of funding, and the importance of adaptability for grant professionals. They explore the necessity of diversifying funding sources, overcoming assumptions in grant writing, and the value of repurposing materials for broader applications. 

The discussion also highlights the resilience required in the face of uncertainty and the upcoming Grant Summit as a vital community-building opportunity for grant professionals.

About Mike Chamberlain

Mike Chamberlain is the current CEO of the Grant Professionals Association. He has extensive experience in managing/directing personnel and operations, developing the strategy and setting priorities with national associations in dynamic industries. He is a committed professional and an innovative leader with proven abilities in creating and using a vision, identifying problems and using data to develop creative solutions. Chamberlain is experienced in developing leaders, improving performance through removing obstacles to cooperation to focus on member needs. He has been effective in startup operations and in turn-around situations. He has successfully led teams through system implementations, including new Association Management Systems.

Connect with Mike Chamberlain

• LinkedIn

Links Mentioned

• Grant Professional Mentorship
• Freelance Grant Writer Academy
• Listen to Part 2 Here

OTHER RESOURCES:

• Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox.  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/
• Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship 

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Holly Rustick

Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant wri