Podcast Episodes
Back to Search[Funded Series] 37 Grants. $6 Million. One Month. Here’s What’s Working
Episode 443
In this episode, Holly Rustick breaks down the evolving landscape of grant writing in 2026, sharing powerful insights from January’s funding data and…
2 months, 1 week ago
How Nonprofit Leaders Can Prevent Burnout and Build a Thriving Organizational Culture with Marcia Beckner
Episode 442
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 c…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
When Nonprofits Should Consider Both Grant Writing & Individual Donor Giving Campaigns
Episode 441
When Nonprofits Should Consider Both Grant Writing & Individual Donor Giving Campaigns
In this conversation, Holly Rustick interviews Alex Cohen, CEO …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Is Grant Writing Worth It? My Honest Answer
Episode 440
Is Grant Writing Worth It? My Honest Answer
Is grant writing actually worth it? In this episode, Holly Rustick is breaking down the honest truth about…
3 months ago
[Funded Series] Is Grant Funding Drying Up? December 2025 Grant Market Report
Episode 439
December 2025 shows what happens when grant writers stop scrambling and start operating with systems.
December results:
3 months, 1 week ago
What Grant Reviewers Won’t Tell You — But Score You On
Episode 438
Join Holly Rustick as she shares insider secrets from her decade of experience as a federal grant reviewer. Discover why even well-thought-out grant …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Case Study: How Theresa Moved States Without Losing Clients (and Grew Her Grant Firefighter Business)
In this engaging interview, Holly Rustick talks with Theresa Fowler about her extensive experience in grant writing and consulting. Theresa shares he…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Case Study: How Dr. Melvin has made more than $80K by going to the Doctor, Dentist, and Parties
In this conversation, Dr. Melvin Musick shares his journey from a traditional consultancy to a thriving grant writing business, emphasizing the impor…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why “Stable” Jobs Don’t Feel Safe Anymore
Episode 437
Why “Stable” Jobs Don’t Feel Safe Anymore
In uncertain times, many “stable” jobs don’t feel so stable anymore.
In this episode, Holly Rustick, CEO of t…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
What Grant Writers Need To Know About Major Gifts And Donor Relationships
Episode 436
Grant funding doesn’t happen in a vacuum. In this episode, Holly Rustick sits down with Jeff Schreifels of Veritus Group to unpack why relationships—…
3 months, 4 weeks ago