Grant Writing & Funding – Details, episodes & analysis

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the grant writing world, but maybe not how you imagine. Sure you could go ChatGPT, put in a Request for Proposal and ask it to produce a grant proposal. But that grant would not get funded. Why? Before AI can produce a quality grant proposal, you need to provide it with your own original content. Today’s AI models need that original content to use, edit, and respond to. In other words, AI grant writing still requires work! In other words, the nonprofit sector still needs grant writers. However, AI tools can make grant writing easier and more efficient. Through my Freelance Grant Writer Academy, I’ve trained thousands of grant writers, helping them build thriving grant writing businesses. It also gives me a unique insight into how grant writers are really using tools like AI. Let’s take a look at what’s working with grant writing and AI (and what isn’t). Watch Video Podcast HERE: https://youtu.be/CbsNL22cM3U Related Links: -Why AI Won’t Take Your Grant Writing Job: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/why-ai-wont-take-your-grant-writing-job/ -Using Chat GPT and AI for Grant Writing with Philip Deng: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/using-chat-gpt-and-ai-for-grant-writing/ 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!

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Surprisingly, there are a lot of myths out there about grant writing. From the myth of working on commission to nonprofits not having money to hire grant writers, these myths might hold you back from even starting a career in grant writing. Why are there so many grant writing myths out there? Because a lot of folks aren’t familiar with grant writing or nonprofit organizations in general. Even many folks who start nonprofit organizations aren’t familiar with how they operate, they just have a passion for helping causes. Grant writing (to non-grant writers) also feels very mysterious and a bit untouchable. However, it’s not. Grant writing as a career is simply offering a service for organizations using your skills and experience. With a successful 20-year grant writing career that is still going strong, I decided it was time to break down some of these myths! Watch Video Podcast Here: https://youtu.be/Kzbv2Zm4lZo 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!

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As a freelance grant writer, or freelancer in general, are you keeping track of your time? One of the biggest flaws I see is that freelance grant writers don’t keep track of their time. Why is tracking your time so important? Because our time is our most valuable asset. What Happens When Freelancers Don’t Track Their Time When freelance grant writers don’t track their time, they underestimate how much time the following takes: Writing grants How much time to write a foundation grant How much time to write a federal grant How much time to write a state grant How much time to write a Letter of Inquiry Finding grant prospects Meetings with clients Emails with clients Talking to funders Working on financials Marketing Industry updates Administration And so much more… And what happens when you don’t accurately count or track your time? According to our friends over at Global Development Solutions, who conduct an annual Pricing Survey among grant professionals (2023), YOU don’t get paid for all your work! This is SO dangerous because if you don’t get paid for your work, then you are not able to sustain a business. You need to know how much time things take you to do. 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!

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Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy are Now Open Until Sunday, May 12th at 11:59 pm EST. The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a 12-Month group coaching program for new and experienced grant writers to get everything you need to replace your full-time income by working flexible hours while writing high-quality grants quickly. Our students have earned more than $60Million+ in grant funding, and in less than a year, have earned $1.2MIillion+ in income into their grant writing businesses. This episode, Academy Student Mapi Garcia discusses how she had a freelance grant writing business for two and a half years, but it wasn't until she joined the Freelance Grant Writer Academy that she was able to get consistent clients and revenue. Within four months of joining the Freelance Grant Writer Academy she has made $62,775 in her grant writing business, AND has her first ever retainer client, which has set her up for consistent cash flow. The system and reframe of how to set expectations with nonprofit clients has been a gamechanger for her. When you join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, aspiring and seasoned grant writers get everything you need to quit your full-time job and replace your full-time income by freelance grant writing from your home. The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a 12-Month group coaching program, where you get curriculum, coaching, customized feedback and support to start a Freelance Grant Writing Business. The price of the Academy is only One Payment of $2,500 (Get 2 Months Free!) or 12 Monthly Payments of $250.  The doors are open to The Freelance Grant Writer Academy until May 12th, click here to join - https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/bonus 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 FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 🖥️🔥 👉 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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Isatou Bittaye-Jobe is a Grant Consultant specializing in gender justice, youth development, and human rights. Isatou explains why having a specific niche is so important, how to increase the conversion rate of your sales calls, and what you need to transition from employee to business owner. She also talks about how The Freelance Grant Writer Academy can support grant writers, the benefits of having a community of grant writers, and the type of goals you should have when entering the academy. When you join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, aspiring and seasoned grant writers get everything you need to quit your full-time job and replace your full-time income by freelance grant writing from your home. The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a 12-Month group coaching program, where you get curriculum, coaching, customized feedback and support to start a Freelance Grant Writing Business. The price of the Academy is only One Payment of $2,500 (Get 2 Months Free!) or 12 Monthly Payments of $250. The doors are open to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy until May 12th, click here to join - https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Everything Inside the FGW Academy, Who It’s For, & How to Get Your Investment Back with One Sale ✨Finding a Community of Grant Writers ✨How Jen Made Her Investment Back within 3 Months, booked out clients, and won her first grant Inside the Academy Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ___________________________________________________________ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-g…er-academy/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: grantwritingandfunding.com/330 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!

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Olive Idehen is the founder and owner of Callive, LLC an independent organizational development consulting firm for small and medium sized social change and nonprofit organizations. Olive explains how to decide which nonprofits to work with, the strategic planning systems that can be created for onboarding clients, and the ways having a master grant template can help with prospecting. She also talks about the importance of pricing your grant writing services correctly, how she positioned herself as a more credible grant writer, and the ways that the Freelance Grant Writer Academy has supported her. When you join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, aspiring and seasoned grant writers get everything you need to quit your full-time job and replace your full-time income by freelance grant writing from your home. The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a 12-Month group coaching program, where you get curriculum, coaching, customized feedback and support to start a Freelance Grant Writing Business. The price of the Academy is only One Payment of $2,500 (Get 2 Months Free!) or 12 Monthly Payments of $250. The doors are open to The Freelance Grant Writer Academy unti May 12th, click here to join - https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Everything Inside the FGW Academy, Who It’s For, & How to Get Your Investment Back with One Sale ✨Finding a Community of Grant Writers ✨How Jen Made Her Investment Back within 3 Months, booked out clients, and won her first grant Inside the Academy Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ___________________________________________________________ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-g…er-academy/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: grantwritingandfunding.com/329 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!

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Gwen Valentino is a grant administrator at NM Grant Writers, where she empowers local governments and nonprofit organizations by unlocking the full potential of grant funding. Gwen explains how she's streamlined her grant writing process through using the checklists and systems available in the freelance grant writing academy. She also talks about how to get returning customers as a grant writer, the different types of organizations grant writers can work with, and the impact having a website has had on her grant writing business. When you join the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, aspiring and seasoned grant writers get everything you need to quit your full-time job and replace your full-time income by freelance grant writing from your home. The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a 12-Month group coaching program, where you get curriculum, coaching, customized feedback and support to start a Freelance Grant Writing Business. The price of the Academy is only One Payment of $2,500 (Get 2 Months Free!) or 12 Monthly Payments of $250. The doors are open to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy until May 12th, click here to join https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Everything Inside the FGW Academy, Who It’s For, & How to Get Your Investment Back with One Sale ✨Finding a Community of Grant Writers ✨How Jen Made Her Investment Back within 3 Months, booked out clients, and won her first grant Inside the Academy Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ___________________________________________________________ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-g…er-academy/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: grantwritingandfunding.com/328 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!

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**Doors OPEN! *** The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a 12-Month group coaching program for new and experienced grant writers to get everything you need to replace your full-time income by working flexible hours while writing high-quality grants quickly. Our students have earned more than $60Million+ in grant funding, and in less than a year, have earned $1.2MIillion+ in income into their grant writing businesses. The price to the Academy is only One Payment of $2,500 (Get 2 Months Free!) or 12 Monthly Payments of $250. Doors close on Sunday, May 12th at 11:59 pm EST. Join Now: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy In this episode, Holly talks about how long it takes to get your investment back from The Freelance Grant Writer Academy, the community of grant writers in the academy, and how they can support you. She also explains how the grant review service works, the systems grant writers should have to earn a profitable income, and how to have sales conversations with nonprofits ethically and helpfully. 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. Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy are Now Open Until Sunday, May 12th at 11:59 pm EST. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Get your 9-5 to Pay for the Academy ✨Transitioning to Freelance Grant Writing: Building Your Business Gradually ✨Replace Full-Time Income on Flexible Hours as a Freelance Grant Writer Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ___________________________________________________________ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-g…er-academy/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: grantwritingandfunding.com/327 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!

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Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy are Now Open Until Sunday, May 12th at 11:59 pm EST. The Freelance Grant Writer Academy is a 12-Month group coaching program for new and experienced grant writers to get everything you need to replace your full-time income by working flexible hours while writing high-quality grants quickly. Our students have earned more than $60Million+ in grant funding, and in less than a year, have earned $1.2MIillion+ in income into their grant writing businesses. The price to the Academy is only One Payment of $2,500 (Get 2 Months Free!) or 12 Monthly Payments of $250. Doors close on Sunday, May 12th at 11:59 pm EST. Join Now: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy Listen to the full Webinar Replay, "Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, Writing High-Quality Grants Fast" and all of the live Q&A

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Listeners are invited to sign up for a free webinar, “Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Fast” on Tuesday, April 30th at 4pm – 5:30 pm EST where Holly will delve deeper into the strategies for creating a full-time income on flexible hours as a grant writer. In this episode, Holly explains the different features available in the freelance grant writer academy, what you’ll learn in the academy, and why a nonprofit will pay for you to attend the academy. She also talks about the different grant training and reviews available, how much it normally costs to get a grant reviewed, and how you can get your nonprofit to pay for you to go to the freelance grant writer academy. 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. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨In the free webinar “Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, by Writing High-Quality Grants Quickly” you will know how you can make a grant writing business work for you. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 30th at 4 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-webinar ✨Toggl Track ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨Everything Inside the FGW Academy, Who It’s For, & How to Get Your Investment Back with One Sale ✨Transitioning to Freelance Grant Writing: Building Your Business Gradually ✨Finding a Community of Grant Writers ✨Grant Easy Management Software Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ___________________________________________________________ ✨💌 Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/325 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!