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Back to SearchShould Freelance Grant Writers Submit Grants on Behalf of Your Clients?
Episode 421
In this episode, Holly Rustick dives into a nuanced topic that many freelance grant writers grapple with: Should you, as a freelancer, submit grants …
7 months, 1 week ago
Reframing Grant Rejection
Episode 420
In this heartfelt episode, Holly dives deep into the topic every grant writer faces but rarely wants to talk about—grant rejections. She reminds us t…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Mastering Grant Prospecting: Free & Paid Tools for Success
Episode 419
We dive into the essentials of grant prospecting, covering both free and paid tools. Learn how to find funders, understand RFPs, and utilize top soft…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
What Saves Grant Writers Hours Every Week (it's not AI)
Episode 418
Freelance grant writing comes with freedom—and a lot of moving parts. If you’re juggling multiple clients, deadlines, and reporting requirements, you…
8 months ago
What Is Grant Writing?
Episode 417
Ever wondered what grant writing actually is and how you can start even without a degree, certification, or years of experience?
In this video, Holly …
8 months, 1 week ago
90 Days Off Per Year and $17K More Money: The Math of Freelance Grant Writing
Episode 416
Discover how you can earn significantly more and work less as a freelance grant writer compared to a full-time nonprofit job. Join Holly Rustic, owne…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Get Corporate Sponsors for your Nonprofit
Episode 415
In this episode, Holly Rustick sits down with Cynthia Currence, author of Beyond Checks and Halos, to explore how nonprofits can build impactful, lon…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Grants Beyond Borders: How Sophie Grew Her Grant Writing Team from Her Home in South Africa
In this conversation, Holly Rustick interviews Sophie Olivier, the CEO and founder of Flourish Fundraising, who shares her journey in grant writing a…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
My Superpower? Turning Every ‘No’ Into a ‘Yes’ with Grants, Sales Calls, and the Mentorship
Episode 1
Learn about my super power - turning a no into a yes: from winning grants, to securing nonprofit clients, to having changemakers join the Grant Profe…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Mindset & Strategy Behind Growing Your Grant Writing Business in 2025
The word for grant writers to embrace in 2025 is current. This can be used in many ways, but one is that of following a current in a river. There mig…
8 months, 4 weeks ago