Best Holly Rustick Podcasts (2025)

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Ep: 399: State of Grants 2025: A Conversation with Mike Chamberlain of GPA - Part 2 31:03

5d ago31:03

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Executive Director of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), Mike Chamberlain and Holly Rustick of Grant Writing & Funding to discuss the role of GPA in supporting grant professionals through advocacy, community building, and professionalism. Holly and Mike delve into the importance of job classification for grant professionals, the annual sala…

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State of Grants 2025: A Conversation with Mike Chamberlain of GPA - Part 1 32:05

12d ago32:05

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Executive Director of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), Mike Chamberlain and Holly Rustick of Grant Writing & Funding to discuss the role of GPA in supporting grant professionals through advocacy, community building, and professionalism. Holly and Mike delve into the importance of job classification for grant professionals, the annual sala…

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Ep: 397 How AI Is Changing Grant Writing and What You Need to Know 13:12

20d ago13:12

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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 …

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Ep: 396 Grant Writing Myths: What No One Will Tell You About this Career 21:55

29d ago21:55

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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…

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Ep: 395 Going from Scarcity Mindset to Courage with a 4-Day Workweek as a Grant Consultant 38:24

1M ago38:24

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In this week’s podcast Holly Rustick brings Laura Hull, Grant Consultant of Premio Services, LLC on the Grant Writing & Funding podcast.In this conversation, we discuss:-Laura’s journey into grant writing-How Laura negotiated with her job to get health insurance-Hiring and how it has helped to have support-Managing a growing grant writing business …

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Bonus Ep: The First Hire You Shouldn't Make as a Grant Professional 8:46

1M ago8:46

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Many grant professionals who are booking out clients and feeling overwhelmed think they need to hire a full-time, credentialed grant writer ASAP. They assume an experienced hire will require less training and be easier to manage. But here’s the truth: hiring a fully credentialed grant writer is NOT the first team member you should bring on.In this …

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Bonus Ep. How to Recession-Proof Your Grant Writing Business - Why Waiting Won’t Work 12:16

1M ago12:16

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The world feels uncertain, but your grant writing business doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we talk about why waiting for the "right time" can cost you opportunities—and how leaning into change can set you up for success.I’ll also share exciting updates about our Grant Professional Mentorship, including new Innovation Calls designed to help you…

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Bonus Ep: How to Hire a Grant Writer in Your Grant Writing Business & Stop Doing all the Client Work 24:39

1M ago24:39

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If you're a freelance grant writer or running a service-based business, there comes a point where you hit a financial and time ceiling. To scale beyond $50,000 to $100,000 per year, outsourcing is crucial. In this episode, we explore when and how to hire grant writers to help you grow your business without burnout. Doors to the Grant Professional M…

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Bonus Ep: Replay "Double Your Grant Writing Revenue, Writing Fewer Grants, During Any Administration" 1:49:08

1M ago1:49:08

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Join Holly and hundreds of folks who signed up for this Webinar, "Double your Grant Writing Business Revenue, by Writing Fewer Grants, During any Administration". The doors are now open to the Grant Professional Mentorship!The Grant Professional Mentorship is a 12-Month Group Coaching Mastermind for Grant Professionals to Double Your Business Reven…

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Ep: 394 Growing a Grant Writing Business from $5k to $200k in 2 years with Isatou 38:55

2M ago38:55

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In this conversation, Isatou Bittaye-Jobe shares her journey from being an in-house grant writer to becoming a freelance grant writer specializing in grassroots social justice organizations. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in the funding landscape, particularly the shift from federal to foundation grants. Isatou emphasizes the import…

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Bonus Ep: From Higher Education Grant Writer Job to Retirement Business 26:48

2M ago26:48

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Go behind-the-scenes of the Grant Professional Mentorship with Dr. Cheri Westmoreland of Spirit Excel. Doors to the Grant Professional Mentorship Close on Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorshipIn this episode, Holly Rustick interviews Dr. Cheri Westmoreland, CEO of Spirit Excel, who…

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Ep. 392 3 Items to Restructure Your Grant Writing Business in 2025 11:27

2M ago11:27

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You may need to restructure your grant writing business in 2025.Meaning three main things need to be re-evaluated:-Offers-Systems-TeamThere has been a lot going on with grants in the last month, and it’s clear that there will be changes in 2025.Does that mean all grant funding is gone or your clients will dry up?No.But you may need to get back to t…

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Ep. 393 Why Grant Writers Must Track Their Time: Pricing Strategies and Smart Decisions 14:37

2M ago14:37

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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 TimeWhen freelance grant writers do…

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Bonus Ep: Doubling Revenue with Work-Life Balance as a Consultant & a Mom 49:57

2M ago49:57

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Joy Maxwell, Owner and Lead Advisor for Ark Advising, shares about her journey from working in a nonprofit to starting her own business, ARK Advising. Joy shares her experiences with mentorship, financial challenges, and the importance of community support. She discusses how she transitioned to a retainer model for her services, allowing her to ach…

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Bonus Ep: Accountability and Growth: How Fielding Doubled Her Grant Writing Revenue 33:21

2M ago33:21

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Holly Rustick and Fielding Jezreel discuss the transformative experience of the Grand Professional Mentorship, focusing on Fielding's journey from a toxic job to becoming a successful grant consultant. They explore the importance of accountability, community support, and financial strategies in navigating the challenges of running a grant writing b…

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Ep. 389 Banned and Trigger Words in Federal Grant Writing in the Trump Administration 2.0 21:11

2M ago21:11

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We are moving through a new era in federal grant writing.For access to federal grant funds during this new Trump Administration in 2025, nonprofits need to be more aware of what types of words you are using, and are not using, in your grant applications.We have always said that grant writing is a word game, and the types of words you use play a big…

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Ep. 390 Federal Grant Updates under the Trump Administration 39:10

2M ago39:10

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In this week’s podcast we go behind-the-scenes with Rachel Werner of MyFedTrainer.com to discuss what is currently going on with federal grants during the Trump Administration, and what the forecast is.We recorded this as one of ‘fly-on-wall’ podcasts where we had Academy and Mentorship students attend the live recording and got to ask questions af…

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Ep. 391 Why Federal Grant Writing Might Still be a Way Forward for Your Nonprofit 43:23

2M ago43:23

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In this week’s Podcast we go behind-the-scenes with Fielding Jezreel of Jezreel Consulting.In this conversation, we discuss:How to know if you are ready for federal grantsHow to build internal readinessWhy organizations should not assume that federal grants aren’t accessibleToday’s climate of federal grantsConnect with Fielding Jezreel:LinkedIn: ht…

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Ep. 388 Grant Writing Success Rates and Wins Don't Mean You're a Good or Bad Grant Writer 32:36

3M ago32:36

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You might be thinking grant writing isn’t your thing because you have a ‘low’ grant success rate or haven’t secured any or much money for organizations yet.Or maybe you, as a Freelance Grant Writer, think your business isn’t great because other Freelance Grant Writers’ posts on LinkedIn get so much more engagement.Stop comparing yourself to others.…

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Federal Grant Updates and 6 Action Steps for Your Nonprofit Clients 17:04

3M ago17:04

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You may already be a freelance grant writer (or a grant writer at a nonprofit), and this week was chaotic for you.Your clients may be asking you a lot of questions about what’s going on in the world of grants.Here are some things we have been talking to with our Academy Changemaker Students this week, that may apply to your Clients:1. Advocate for …

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Bonus Ep: Can I still be a Grant Writer and Get Clients during this Administration 13:48

3M ago13:48

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With all the news this week about the federal grant freeze, many of you may be wondering:“Is grant writing even going to be needed during this Administration?Can I even get grant writing clients during this Administration?”I get it. There is a lot of commotion this week surrounding federal grants (we've been keeping track of it - follow me on Linke…

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BONUS EP: New to Grant Writing, Christina Made $30,840 While Working on Her MFA 32:21

3M ago32:21

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Join Holly Rustick and Christina Royster, CEO of Cape Fear Grant Solutions, as she discusses how she managed to learn how to write grants, open her business and earn $30,840 in her freelance grant writing business, and work on her novel in her MFA program - all in less than a year.Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy close this Sunday, Feb. …

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Bonus Ep. Why 2025 is the Best Time to Be a Grant Consultant Even with all the Grant Changes and Open House Call 16:29

3M ago16:29

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Join the Open House Call on January 30th at 11:59 pm EST. Go to www.grantwritingandfunding.comYou might be wondering if 2025 is the best time to start writing grants after everything going on with federal grants in January 2025. Yes, it is.Nonprofits, gov't agencies, schools, hospitals, businesses, and more will still need you to write grants and t…

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Bonus Ep. What I am Doing in 2025 to Grow my Business 27:18

3M ago27:18

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Find out what I'm doing in 2025 to grow my business as it will surprise you! I am saying yes to something big!The doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy close on Sunday, Feb. 2nd at 11:59 pm EST. Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy to find out more!By Holly Rustick

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Ep. 387 Why Consultants Should Stop Pricing Hourly with Alexander Lapa 32:03

3M ago32:03

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Welcome to another insightful episode of the Grant Writing & Funding Podcast! In this podcast episode, Alexander Lapa discusses his experience as a consultant for more than a decade.As a Salesforce consultant, he talks about how pricing by the hourly is damaging to you as a consultant.Tune in today to listen to this podcast. "Rate, Review, & Follow…

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Ep: 399: State of Grants 2025: A Conversation with Mike Chamberlain of GPA - Part 2 31:03

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State of Grants 2025: A Conversation with Mike Chamberlain of GPA - Part 1 32:05

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Ep: 397 How AI Is Changing Grant Writing and What You Need to Know 13:12

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Ep: 396 Grant Writing Myths: What No One Will Tell You About this Career 21:55

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Ep: 395 Going from Scarcity Mindset to Courage with a 4-Day Workweek as a Grant Consultant 38:24

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Bonus Ep: The First Hire You Shouldn't Make as a Grant Professional 8:46

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Bonus Ep. How to Recession-Proof Your Grant Writing Business - Why Waiting Won’t Work 12:16

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Bonus Ep: How to Hire a Grant Writer in Your Grant Writing Business & Stop Doing all the Client Work 24:39

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Bonus Ep: Replay "Double Your Grant Writing Revenue, Writing Fewer Grants, During Any Administration" 1:49:08

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Ep: 394 Growing a Grant Writing Business from $5k to $200k in 2 years with Isatou 38:55

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Bonus Ep: From Higher Education Grant Writer Job to Retirement Business 26:48

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Ep. 392 3 Items to Restructure Your Grant Writing Business in 2025 11:27

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Ep. 393 Why Grant Writers Must Track Their Time: Pricing Strategies and Smart Decisions 14:37

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Bonus Ep: Doubling Revenue with Work-Life Balance as a Consultant & a Mom 49:57

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Bonus Ep: Accountability and Growth: How Fielding Doubled Her Grant Writing Revenue 33:21

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Ep. 389 Banned and Trigger Words in Federal Grant Writing in the Trump Administration 2.0 21:11

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Ep. 390 Federal Grant Updates under the Trump Administration 39:10

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Ep. 391 Why Federal Grant Writing Might Still be a Way Forward for Your Nonprofit 43:23

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Ep. 388 Grant Writing Success Rates and Wins Don't Mean You're a Good or Bad Grant Writer 32:36

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Federal Grant Updates and 6 Action Steps for Your Nonprofit Clients 17:04

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Bonus Ep: Can I still be a Grant Writer and Get Clients during this Administration 13:48

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BONUS EP: New to Grant Writing, Christina Made $30,840 While Working on Her MFA 32:21

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Bonus Ep. Why 2025 is the Best Time to Be a Grant Consultant Even with all the Grant Changes and Open House Call 16:29

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Bonus Ep. What I am Doing in 2025 to Grow my Business 27:18

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Ep. 387 Why Consultants Should Stop Pricing Hourly with Alexander Lapa 32:03

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