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  • Transformations from the Academy: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Making More Than Her Husband and Relocating to Spain

    Transformations from the Academy: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Making More Than Her Husband and Relocating to Spain
    2025/06/17

    THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy


    This episode is from the Freelance Grant Writer Academy “Cultivating Community: Peer Spotlights and Networking” with our very own co-coaches - Gwen Valentino and D Abshire!


    They share about how they got into grant writing, what their biggest challenges have been, what has been useful in changing their lives in the Academy, and what they see students doing inside the Academy that get the most results!


    Takeaways - they both now have FREEDOM and Choices!


    Gwen shares how she has 13X the amount of revenue she has - now out-performing her husband who is at the top rank of his 22 year job. She talks about how she has options and can now be a sponsor for her kids and so much more!


    D has literally moved from California to Spain in 2025 now that she has a virtual stable job! They have been able to go from volunteering as a board member to helping - and getting paid - as a grant and funding consultant to help smaller nonprofit organizations.


    This is SO good!

    Tune in today to listen to this podcast.

    To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-podcast/


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    Warmly,

    Holly Rustick

    Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!


    Get Freelance Grant Writing Spicy Tips when you Join the weekly newsletter series “Write Grants. Get Paid” 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/

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    This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS!

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    THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy
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  • Will Create a Done-For-You Grant Writing Business Plan AND Find 25 Nonprofit Leads

    Will Create a Done-For-You Grant Writing Business Plan AND Find 25 Nonprofit Leads
    2025/06/12

    THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy


    BONUSES END JUNE 13th, 2025***Not sure where to start with a freelance grant writing business? It sounds amazing, but you just don’t know where to start.

    • Should you start with getting grant writing skills?
    • Should you start with a website?
    • Should you start reaching out to nonprofits?
    • Do you need to start learning (or honing) grant skills first?

    This can feel overwhelming.

    And overwhelm can lead to taking NO action.

    That’s why when you join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy by Friday, June 13th at 11:59 pm EST, you will get VIP Bonuses (Valued at $2,500) to give you a clear path in starting your freelance grant writing business and in quitting your toxic nonprofit job.

    We have coached literally hundreds of new and seasoned grant writers.

    When you join the Academy before Friday, June 13th at 11:59 p.m., we will create a Done-For-You Grant Writing Business Plan for YOU.


    This Done-For-You GW Business Plan will be entirely based on your experience, education, and life situation to make sense for you.

    1. First, we will analyze what causes or types of organizations you are passionate about to come up with YOUR ideal client.
    2. Next, we will analyze your education, experience, and geographic area to understand a package and retainer offer (including data-driven pricing).
    3. Finally, we provide a 12-month Marketing Plan that is customized for you. So if you aren’t on social media yet, we provide social media optional marketing AND if you have a ton of followers, we provide ways to increase your lead generation on the platforms you use (and also non-social media marketing techniques).

    This is our NEWEST Bonus and we are SO excited to include it as after working with hundreds of people in the Academy, figuring this out on your own can feel overwhelming.

    We do it for you so you can get clarity on what you do and get clients fast.

    When you know what you offer, and for how much, and have a marketing plan, you get clients fast because you have confidence.

    Join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy now: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy



    THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy
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  • 5 Reasons to Join the Academy in This Round

    5 Reasons to Join the Academy in This Round
    2025/06/12
    THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academyHere are 5 reasons you should join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy in this Round (i.e. before the doors close on June 22nd).#1) Live Discovery Sales Call Day Lab: Learn, Practice, Convert Happening on Tuesday, June 24th at 2:30 pm - 5pm EST (replay available)We will have a LIVE SALES CALL DAY for Academy students. This will be part of our annual live trainings!#1 - I’ll do a Sales Call training (my 5-Step Proven Process to have high-converting calls)#2 - We have mock sales calls (to show you how to do things right and wrong)#3 - Breakout rooms so you can practice sales calls!You will get an ethical sales process that doesn’t feel salesy at all, and that is curated to do sales with nonprofits for grant writing services (for-profit sales is different!). You will build confidence so you actually go MARKET and don’t feel weird on sales calls again, or give discounts! Learn how to overcome all the objections in an ethical way.Amazing! AND we won’t be offering this Live training again until next year.#2) We have Quit Your Job Training in late July.This will be another LIVE training for those of you looking to quit your job. We will show you:How much money to set aside before quitting your jobTransition your 9-5 into an anchor clientQuickly get a client to build some savingsA Script on how to have the ‘quit your job conversation’ with your bossHow to start treating your 9-5 like a client NOWA Timeline to quit your job safely and responsibly#3) It’s Mid-YearOftentimes people overestimate what they can do in a year, but underestimate what they can do in 6 months. What’s great about making a goal mid-year is that you still have time to do A LOT and have impact. In fact, it’s easier mid-year to meet your goal (vs beginning of the year), because the time doesn’t feel so vast. You know you have limited time. But you know you have enough time to learn a new skill, start a business, or get clients. You might just need help meeting that goal you made in January. And with everything with grants and change this year, you might not have hit the goals so far that you wanted to.2025 is a quarter of the way through the century.2025 can still be your milestone year if you resolve to have a goal NOW.#4) Earn More Money Today for Your RetirementRetirement might feel far away or it might be around the corner.You might be a young mom in your 20s and thinking about what retirement will look like one day.Or you might be ready to retire this year.In either case, when you become a freelance grant writer, you will learn how to increase income for your retirement.That might mean you can start adding more into your social security NOW because your revenue will increase. Another year of adding into that retirement could ESPECIALLY mean a LOT if you are younger because of compound interest.Or it could mean that you are now set up to retire this year as a freelance grant writer and earn some more money into your golden years, without having the pressure of working a full-time job.When you start TODAY that will add to your retirement starting today.5) Join tonight to get the BEST Bonuses!If you are on the fence, you should just go ahead and make the investment tonight. Why?Because you still have another 9 days before the doors actually close the Academy.Since you are on my newsletter list, you joined because you were interested in grant writing or freelance grant writing. In the Academy, we have BOTH.You will get more emails over the next 9 days. We will share all components of how people just like you are changing their entire lives by writing grants from home.It's possible.If you don't join tonight, chances are you will join before the doors close on June 22nd...But you won't be able to have access to these AMAZING BONSUES. In fact, Bonus #2 is happening before the doors even close. You won’t get a Done-For-You Grant Writing Business PlanYou won’t get a Grant Writing Package and Pricing Outlined for You.You won’t get a Grant Writing Retainer and Pricing developed for you.You won’t get a 12-Month Marketing Plan curated for YOU.You won't get a customized list of 25 nonprofit leads.You won't get a personalized system of how to make $10K in 90 days in the program.You won't get a Checklist (you can start next week!) to quit your job.You won't get a Checklist to write a grant.You won't get a checklist to create a 6-figure business.You won't get 2.5 hours in a small coaching group with me where I will hear about your specific situation.If you are on the fence of joining, join by Friday, June 13th so you can be sure to get these BEST Bonuses. They are not included inside the Program.You could have momentum ...
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  • Replay: Work From Home. Replace Your Paycheck, on Part-Time Hours, as a Grant & Funding Strategist in 2025

    Replay: Work From Home. Replace Your Paycheck, on Part-Time Hours, as a Grant & Funding Strategist in 2025
    2025/06/12

    THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy



    The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is the #1 Grant Writing and Nonprofit Business Acumen Program in the Industry…and the doors are finally open! Each part of the Academy is a simple process, even if you work a full-time job.
    You get 12 months to do the curriculum, community, and coaching to learn grant writing and business acumen.

    Plus, there are 2 amazing bonuses available when you join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy by Friday, June 13th at 11:59 pm EST:

    BONUS #1 ***NEW BONUS: Done-4-You Freelance Grant Writer Business Plan

    • Get your Ideal Client identified based on your skills and experience - even if you are new to grant writing
    • Get 1 Customized Package and 1 Customized Retainer Offer Outlined with Pricing
    • Get a Customized 12-month Easy-Lift Marketing Plan


    BONUS #2: VIP Group Strategy Session “YOUR FIRST $10K IN THE ACADEMY & A 25 NONPROFIT LEAD LIST ”

    • Create a List of 25+ Nonprofit Clients Leads (during the call!)
    • 3-Step Strategy to Get Your First $10K (and get feedback)
    • Getting Started Checklist to Quit Your Job
    • Checklist to Write a Grant Template
    • Checklist on 6-figure Business Systems
    • Case Studies: How Academy Students Made $50K+ Within a Year
    • Meet other VIP students!

    Doors are open until June 22nd, 2025 but the Bonuses end June 13th.

    Join now: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy


    THE DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE FREELANCE GRANT WRITER ACADEMY! The Academy is for new and aspiring grant writer so you can Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Part-Time Hours, Writing Grants & Funding Assets from Home. Join before Sunday, June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy
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  • How to Start a Freelance Grant Writing Business: Tips & Logistics

    How to Start a Freelance Grant Writing Business: Tips & Logistics
    2025/06/10

    Learn how to kickstart your freelance grant writing business, whether as a full-time income source or a part-time side hustle. We'll cover essential administrative logistics like incorporating your business, choosing a business name, and the benefits of going freelance. Discover the flexibility and earning potential of grant writing, ideal for various life situations. Get tips on setting your services and pricing, and stay tuned for more insights on going full-time or part-time in the next video!

    Links Mentioned:
    Grant Professional Mentorship: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship

    Freelance Grant Writer Academy: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/

    Tune in today to listen to this podcast.

    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts

    “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!

    This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses!

    Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

    Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!"

    This Podcast Episode is Lovingly Sponsored by:
    Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS).
    Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN!
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    Join the NEW and FREE Webinar, ""Work from Home: Replace Your Paycheck, on Part-Time Hours, as a Grant & Funding Strategist in 2025” on Wednesday, June 11th at 4 pm - 5:30 pm EST. Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/webinar

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  • HOW EOWYN WENT FROM WORKING IN HIGHER ED TO GETTING HER FIRST GRANT WRITING CLIENT (AND OPERA NONPROFIT)

    HOW EOWYN WENT FROM WORKING IN HIGHER ED TO GETTING HER FIRST GRANT WRITING CLIENT (AND OPERA NONPROFIT)
    2025/06/09

    Holly Rustick interviews Éowyn Melaragno, who shares her journey from a career in higher education to becoming a successful grant writer.

    Éowyn discusses her motivations for transitioning into grant writing, the valuable support she received from the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, and the importance of community in building confidence and skills.

    She reflects on her first client experience, the challenges of navigating client relationships, and the mindset shifts that have helped her thrive in the nonprofit sector.

    Tune in today to listen to this podcast.

    To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-podcast/


    "Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts

    Favor, please?


    If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?


    This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!


    “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!


    Thanks for listening!


    Warmly,

    Holly Rustick

    Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!


    Get Freelance Grant Writing Spicy Tips when you Join the weekly newsletter series “Write Grants. Get Paid” 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/

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    This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS!

    This podcast episode is lovingly sponsored by Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS). Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN! Book YOUR FREE demo now! Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/gems

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    Do you want a FREE Master Grant Template? Grab our FREE 5-Part Private Podcast, where you get
    1) a private podcast episode for 5 days explaining how to write our Academy Master Grant
    2) an editable Master Grant Template
    3) a Master Grant Workbook

    Just visit https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/private-podcast
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  • Ep: 404 Do You Need a Grant Writing Certification? Here’s the Truth

    Ep: 404 Do You Need a Grant Writing Certification? Here’s the Truth
    2025/06/03

    In this episode, Holly Rustic, founder and CEO of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, shares essential tips for starting a freelance grant writing business. Learn where to find clients, the key skills needed, and why you don't need certifications or extensive experience to get started. Holly also discusses the value of practical experience, business acumen, and how to grow your confidence and skills in grant writing. Tune in for expert insights and actionable advice to build a successful freelance grant writing career.

    Links Mentioned:
    Grant Professional Mentorship: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship

    Freelance Grant Writer Academy: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/

    Tune in today to listen to this podcast.

    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts

    “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!

    This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses!

    Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

    Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!"

    This Podcast Episode is Lovingly Sponsored by:
    Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS).
    Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN!
    Book YOUR FREE demo now!


    Do you want a FREE Master Grant Template? Grab our FREE 5-Part Private Podcast, where you get
    1) a private podcast episode for 5 days explaining how to write our Academy Master Grant
    2) an editable Master Grant Template
    3) a Master Grant Workbook

    Just visit https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/private-podcast
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  • From State Senator to Grant Writer: Tina Maharath's Journey

    From State Senator to Grant Writer: Tina Maharath's Journey
    2025/06/03

    In this episode, Holly Rustick interviews Tina Maharath, a former state senator turned grant writer, who shares her journey from volunteering in grant writing to establishing her own business, Lobby Edge. Tina discusses her experiences in the Academy, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of networking and marketing in the nonprofit sector.

    She emphasizes the need for nonprofits to understand the opportunities available through state contracts and the value of hiring lobbyists for funding. Tina also highlights the diverse services she offers, including grant writing and government contracts, and encourages aspiring grant writers to invest in their skills and businesses.

    Tune in today to listen to this podcast.

    To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-podcast/


    "Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts

    Favor, please?


    If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?


    This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!


    “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!


    Thanks for listening!


    Warmly,

    Holly Rustick

    Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home!


    Get Freelance Grant Writing Spicy Tips when you Join the weekly newsletter series “Write Grants. Get Paid” 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/

    ———————————————————————————


    This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS!

    This podcast episode is lovingly sponsored by Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS). Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN! Book YOUR FREE demo now! Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/gems


    Do you want a FREE Master Grant Template? Grab our FREE 5-Part Private Podcast, where you get
    1) a private podcast episode for 5 days explaining how to write our Academy Master Grant
    2) an editable Master Grant Template
    3) a Master Grant Workbook

    Just visit https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/private-podcast
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    36 分