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Kia Created Systems to Hire a VA and start a Blog in her Grant Writing Business

In this inspiring episode, Holly Rustick sits down with Kia Chatmon, founder of Heart for the Community Consulting, to explore her journey from worki…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

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Ginny Secured $3.5 Million in Grants 18 Months When She Left Her Fundraising Job

In this inspiring conversation, Holly Rustick sits down with Dr. Ginny Blankenship, founder of Lightmaker Grants and Strategy, to explore her unexpec…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

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Grant Writing is Not Dead in 2025

Episode 414

Is grant writing still a viable business in 2025? YES—and here’s the proof.
 In this episode of the Grant Writing & Funding podcast, Holly Rustick bre…

9 months ago

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Lydia moved to Germany—and raised $2.5M for Environmental Justice in 2025 for For-Profits

Episode 1

In this bonus episode, Holly Rustick interviews Lydia Vollmann, founder of Grant Our Community, discussing her transition from federal grants to for-…

9 months ago

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Work Smarter, Not Harder: How to Hire Help and Streamline Your Grant Writing Business in 2025

Tune into the Replay Training: "Work Smarter, Not Harder: How to Hire Help and Streamline Your Grant Writing Business in 2025."

9 months ago

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I've Spent $97,403 On Freelancers For My Grant Writing Business : Here's What I learned

Episode 413

In this episode, we delve into the crucial lessons learned from spending over $97,403 on hiring freelancers and agencies for a grant writing business…

9 months, 1 week ago

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Courtney Left Her Job, Hired Her Husband & Mom, and Now Helps Arts Orgs Fund Big Dreams

In this conversation, Holly Rustick interviews Courtney Oliphant, CEO and founder of Coastal Nonprofit Consulting. Courtney shares her journey from w…

9 months, 1 week ago

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Proven Steps to Book Out Your Freelance Grant Writing Business

Episode 412

In this episode of the Grant Writing and Funding podcast, host Holly Rustic shares proven strategies to help freelance grant writers find and secure …

9 months, 1 week ago

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Mastering Grant Writing Pricing Models

Episode 411

Holly shares her expertise in grant writing and nonprofit sales strategies to help freelance grant writers create stable incomes and flexible schedul…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Grant Writing Pricing Models Explained: Hourly, Package & Retainer

Episode 410

In this episode Holly delves into the various pricing models for freelance grant writers, emphasizing the importance of tracking time to accurately e…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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