Grant Writing & Funding

Register for the Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar Getting grant writing clients without winning any grants can feel akin to being a college graduate. You may have some skills, but don’t have any real-world experience. Let’s talk about how you can easily bridge the gap with some real-world examples of folks from the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, who were exactly where you are. We have many folks that come in with no grant writing experience and 1) get confident in writing grants, and 2) secure clients within the year! That is one of the reasons that we have the grant writing master course and offer grant reviews :) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: ✨The Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 4 pm EST. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcas

Register for the Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar In today’s episode, we dive deep into the importance of knowing your worth and setting professional boundaries in your grant writing business. We have the pleasure of speaking with Nija Rivera from Gritty Grants Consulting, who shares her inspiring journey of transforming her grant writing practice by adhering to essential business policies. Nija discusses a pivotal moment where she realized the detrimental impact of offering discounts for her services. This important lesson in valuing her work led her to make significant changes, resulting in an impressive earning of $55,000 in just nine months. Nija's experience underlines the critical balance between business sustainability and community contribution, a topic that resonates deeply within fields like social work and public health. Resources Mentioned in this E

Register for the Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar If you are wondering if you need a grant writing certification to pursue grant writing and get clients, you don’t need one. But some people are still interested in getting a grant writing certification due to external or internal reasons. Let’s examine these: External Considerations for a Grant Writing Certification A nonprofit might ask you if you have a certification during a Discovery Call. When a nonprofit prospect asks you this question, really they are asking how experienced you are. So if you do have a grant writing certification or certification, then say, “YES!” However, if you don’t have one, then instead let them know that there is not an industry requirement for grant writers to have a certification. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: ✨The Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Free Webinar, “How to

In this episode, our guest, Sarah Rowe, is not just a successful freelance grant writer but also a devoted mother. Within an astonishingly short period of four months, Sarah was able to replace her full-time job's income, thanks to her newfound skills in grant writing. What makes her story even more compelling is how she achieved this remarkable success while being able to stay home with her 4-year-old daughter. Sarah's journey is a testament to the empowering possibilities that come with mastering grant writing. From securing over $40,500 in grants for her clients to earning $45,400 through her own business this year, she's living proof that you can have both a fulfilling career and quality time with your loved ones. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: ✨The Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 4 pm EST. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ____________________________________________

Register for the Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar In this episode, we’re diving deep into an incredibly crucial topic: "What Aspiring and Seasoned Grant Writers Need to Be Doing in Quarter 4 to Increase Confidence, Clients, and Revenue." Whether you're just starting out in the grant writing world or you’re a seasoned pro, this episode will provide you with the expert advice you need to maximize your productivity and profits in the final quarter of the year. We’re talking about strategic planning, client engagement, and revenue-boosting tactics that you can implement right now to ensure a lucrative Q4 and set a strong foundation for 2025. From debunking common myths about nonprofits not hiring during the end of the year to sharing actionable steps for setting your freelance grant writing business on a path of continuous growth, this episode is packed with insigh

Register for the Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar It is ethical to vet your nonprofit leads. Inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, we have an entire module and list of questions to ask nonprofit leads before they can even book a Discovery Sales Call with you. Why? You might feel like you’d rather talk to anyone rather than have a vetting problem, but believe me, you will get to this problem pretty quickly in your grant writing business. As soon as people find out you offer grant writing questions, the flood gates open and people want to ‘pick your brain.’ We don’t think that ‘picking the brain’ should be free, unless they are also serious about getting your grant writing services. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: ✨The Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tu

Register for the Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar We discussed how to price your grant writing services in the last episode, but now we are going to something more nuanced in ethical sales. It’s ethical to NOT give discounts on your grant writing services. Here’s the thing. Because you are choosing to do Value-Based Pricing, you are confident in your pricing. So why would you give a discount if you already figured out your fair price? Inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, we have an entire module and scripts on how to reply to Pesky questions like, “Can you give us a discount”. This helps you to start pausing and adapting language that feels neutral and has boundaries. Check out the bonus episode “It's Ethical to Not Give Discounts” Listen to Series #4. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: ✨The Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Free Webinar, “How to

Register for the Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar Pricing. I get the most questions about this when it comes to folks selling their grant writing services. “What should I price my grant writing services for?” The word that needs to change to ease the nervous system is to change ‘what’ to ‘how’. I can’t tell you, “Oh yeah, charge $150 per hour” because we don’t promote hourly for one thing, but there are a variety of other factors that come into play. To figure out how to price your grant writing services, we do recommend Value-Based Pricing. This type of pricing utilizes the following elements: ✨Time ✨Expenses ✨Similar professional costs ✨Features/Benefits of Services ✨Experience/Education ✨Types of Grants ✨Your Confidence Inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, we have an entire Framework on Value-Based Pricing because we understand the importance behi

Register for the Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar When selling your grant writing services, you need to understand: ✨‘who’ you are working with, ✨what their expectations are, what the reality is, ✨and how long you need to get a result. Even if you are new to grant writing, this is something that you can create based on any type of experience (volunteer, education, work, etc.) you have, and what types of grants and/or nonprofits you want to work with. We do this inside the Change Statement Framework inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy. And in this bonus podcast episode, Holly breaks this down in detail on how you can figure this out very ethically. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: ✨The Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 4 pm EST. R

Register for the Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar The first step in overcoming imposter syndrome for your grant writing services is to be more confident in your grant writing skills. Yep. When you lean into upleveling your grant writing skills, you gain confidence. However, don’t let the never-ending learning also hold you back from getting out there and marketing your grant writing services! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: ✨ The Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨ Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 4 pm EST. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ___________________________________________________________ "Write Grants. Get Paid" Newsletter - Get FREE Grant Writing Resources in our Newsletter Series https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ Freelance Grant

In this episode, we delve into the impressive success story of Bridget Lomax, founder and principal of WordSource. Bridget joins us to discuss how she secured an astounding $89,000 in her grant writing business within just eight months, using a strategic approach focused on retainer-based pricing. Bridget will share her journey from feeling uncertain about raising her rates to confidently pricing her services, all with the support of our specialized academy. She'll also reveal how the consistency and financial stability of retainers have transformed her business, allowing her to meet her financial goals, sustain her household, and even take well-deserved vacations. Stay tuned as we dive into how Bridget leveraged her extensive experience in creating grant proposals and utilizing AI, overcame the challenges of shifting priorities in grant funding, and empowered herself to operate not just as a freelancer, but as a thriving business owner. Plus, we'll touch on how outsourcing can save valuable time and discus

Rachel Waterman is the CEO and Founder of GDS Grants and has over 25 years of experience in community development and grant writing. In this episode, Rachel Waterman discusses the different grant management services available in GEMS, how to use GEMS as an onboarding tool, and the AI technology that’s available for grant writing processes. She also explains how to streamline your grant writing process, track multiple grant applications, and find potential funders. Book Your Sales Call Today to Get a Seat Inside the Grant Professional Mentorship. Click here. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨GEMS ✨ClickUp ✨Why you struggle with pricing as a freelance grant writer with Rachel Waterman ✨Grant Management Made Easy: Never Miss a Grant or Funding Deadline ✨Grant Writing is a Legacy Skill Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ___________________________________________________________ "Write Grants. Get Paid" Newsletter - Get FREE Grant Writing Resources in our Newsletter Series grantwritingandfundi

Grace Scamurra is a grants professional, writer, and educator with over 15 years of experience supporting youth in education and wellness programs. In this episode, Grace Scamurra explains how to become a freelance grant writer, get paid for writing grants, and how the academy helps grant writers. She also talks about the importance of pricing grant writing services correctly, what’s included in a master grant application template, and how freelance grant writers can get support. Book Your Sales Call Today to Get a Seat Inside the Grant Professional Mentorship. Click here. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨We Should All Be Millionaires ✨How Tiffany is Quitting Her Full-Time Job Early with Freelance Grant Writing ✨$43K in Grant Training in 6 Weeks ✨Payton Transformed Her Value in Her 9-5, Made $17K in Her ✨Business in 3 Months, and $4.4 Million in Grants Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ___________________________________________________________ "Write Grants. Get Paid" Newsletter - Get

Sabrina Walker-Hernandez is the CEO of Supporting World Hope and has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and leadership. In this episode, Sabrina Walker-Hernandez explains what a grant strategist does, the expectations nonprofits should have with a grant writer, and the difference between grant writing and resource development She also describes how to explain to nonprofits what grant writing services involve, why nonprofits can’t pay grant writers with the budget from a grant, and how to reduce stress and burnout. Book Your Sales Call Today to Get a Seat Inside the Grant Professional Mentorship. Click here. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨World Hope ✨“Write Grants. Get Paid” Newsletter ✨Nonprofit Consulting Conference ✨The 3 Elements of Nonprofit’s CEO: Fundraising, Board, and Marketing ✨Taking Away Friction Points with Nonprofits Clients and Scaling a Grant Agency ✨Scale Your Grant Writing Business with an Identity Shift Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts _

Christina Edwards is a marketing expert and coach who helps ambitious social impact businesses and nonprofits increase revenue, supporters, and engagement. In this episode, Christina Edwards explains how online grant writing services can be scaled, how freelance grant writers can charge more for their services, and why some grant writers can justify charging a higher rate than others. She also talks about the importance of networking, the benefits of having your own podcast, and how to know if your marketing strategies are being successful. Book Your Sales Call Today to Get a Seat Inside the Grant Professional Mentorship. Click here. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Splendid Consulting Website ✨Purpose and Profit Club Podcast ✨Purpose and Profit Club Coaching Program ✨Ep. 243: Get Over the Overwhelm of End of Year Giving with a Proven Email Strategy ✨Ep. 214: Toolkit for Nonprofits to Get Social Media Influencers and Ambassadors ✨Ep. 230: How Nonprofits can Share Stories of Impact that Honor the D

Patrick has spent nearly fifteen years working as a fundraiser in the nonprofit industry and is the Founder of Do Good Better Consulting. In this episode, Patrick Kirby explains why grant writers need to find a niche, where grant writers waste the most time, and how to market grant writing services. He also talks about the benefits of having retainer clients, different services grant writers can have retainers for, and how to manage expectations in meetings. Book Your Sales Call Today to Get a Seat Inside the Grant Professional Mentorship. Click here. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Do Gooders Conference ✨Nonprofit Consulting Conference ✨“Write Grants. Get Paid” Newsletter ✨Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It ✨How Niching Down with Federal Housing Grants Helped DeaRonda Scale her Grant Writing Agency ✨When to Start a New Service for a Grant Writing Business ✨Scale Your Grant Writing Business with an Identity Shift ✨Grant Easy Management Software Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ___________

Sheleia Phillips is the Founder and Principal Consultant at SMP Nonprofit Consulting and has dedicated herself to the growth and development of nonprofits for nearly ten years. In this episode, Sheleia Phillips explains her journey moving from working as a freelance grant writer to becoming the CEO of her own business, the impact of having a mentor, and how having SOPs can change a grant writing business. She also talks about the things you need to consider when setting up a grant writing agency, how to get the first clients for a grant writing agency, and the impact hiring independent subcontractors has on a grant writing business's profit. Book Your Sales Call Today to Get a Seat Inside the Grant Professional Mentorship. Click here. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨The Grant Writing Coach Tells All on Going from Biologist to Grant Professional ✨When to Start a New Service for a Grant Writing Business ✨Scale Your Grant Writing Business with an Identity Shift ✨Grant Easy Management Software Rate, Re

DeaRonda Harrison is the founder and President of June First Firm, a grant writing firm specializing in assisting nonprofits under new leadership transform their organization. In this episode, DeaRonda Harrison explains how to learn about Federal contract grants, what you need to do to become a profesional grant writer, and how to increase your grant writing clients. She also talks about how to create grant writing retainers with clients, the boundaries grant writers need with their retainer clients, and the benefits of having a virtual assistant. Book Your Sales Call Today to Get a Seat Inside the Grant Professional Mentorship. Click here. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨New Grant Funding Opportunities for Small and Emerging Nonprofits ✨Sales is Not a Sleazy Word: Selling Grant Writing Services to Nonprofits is Ethical ✨You Don’t Need to Have a Grant Writing Agency to Scale Your Business ✨Grant Easy Management Software Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts __________________________________

***Doors to the Grant Professional Mentorship are open until August 2nd, 2024 Join Now or Book a Sales Call: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship The Grant Professional Mentorship is a 12-Month Group Coaching Mastermind where Grant Professionals Double Your Revenue with a Part-Time Team, Systems, and a Scaling Offer - Without Burning Out. Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author who has been coaching grant writers on how to run successful 5-6 figure businesses since 2017. In this episode, Holly explains what’s in the grant professional mentorship curriculum, how grant writers can make more money without working more hours, and common problems grant writing businesses have. She also talks about the frameworks grant writing businesses need, what’s in the Grant Writer For Hire Directory, and how to get featured on the Grant Writing and Funding Podcast. Book Your Sales Call Today to Get a Seat Inside the Grant Professional Mentorship. C

***Doors to the Grant Professional Mentorship are open until August 2nd, 2024. Book now: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author who has been coaching grant writers on how to run successful 5-6 figure businesses since 2017. In this episode, Holly shares the 3 strategies to overcome burnout and to hire a part-time team for your grant writing business, without slashing your owner's pay. Book Your Sales Call Today to Get a Seat Inside the Grant Professional Mentorship. Click here.https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship "Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ___________________________________________________________ "Write Grants. Get Paid" Newsletter - Get FREE Grant Writing Resources in our Newsletter Series https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://gran