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When Nonprofits Should Consider Both Grant Writing & Individual Donor Giving Campaigns
When Nonprofits Should Consider Both Grant Writing & Individual Donor Giving CampaignsIn this conversation, Holly Rustick interviews Alex Cohen, CEO of ANC Consult, ab...
Is Grant Writing Worth It? My Honest Answer
Is Grant Writing Worth It? My Honest AnswerIs grant writing actually worth it? In this episode, Holly Rustick is breaking down the honest truth about what grant writin...
[Funded Series] Is Grant Funding Drying Up? December 2025 Grant Market Report
December 2025 shows what happens when grant writers stop scrambling and start operating with systems.December results:$5.01M in grant funding secured45 grants awardedM...
What Grant Reviewers Won’t Tell You — But Score You On
Join Holly Rustick as she shares insider secrets from her decade of experience as a federal grant reviewer. Discover why even well-thought-out grant proposals can get ...
Case Study: How Theresa Moved States Without Losing Clients (and Grew Her Grant Firefighter Business)
In this engaging interview, Holly Rustick talks with Theresa Fowler about her extensive experience in grant writing and consulting. Theresa shares her journey from wor...
Case Study: How Dr. Melvin has made more than $80K by going to the Doctor, Dentist, and Parties
In this conversation, Dr. Melvin Musick shares his journey from a traditional consultancy to a thriving grant writing business, emphasizing the importance of disciplin...
Why “Stable” Jobs Don’t Feel Safe Anymore
Why “Stable” Jobs Don’t Feel Safe AnymoreIn uncertain times, many “stable” jobs don’t feel so stable anymore.In this episode, Holly Rustick, CEO of the Freelance Grant...
What Grant Writers Need To Know About Major Gifts And Donor Relationships
Grant funding doesn’t happen in a vacuum. In this episode, Holly Rustick sits down with Jeff Schreifels of Veritus Group to unpack why relationships—not just strong pr...
November 2025 Report: $3.4M In Grants + $526K Earned
Funded: $3.4 Million in Grants + $525K+ Earned | November 2025In this episode of Funded, we break down what actually happened in grant writing in November 2025 using r...
11 Trends Every Freelance Grant Writer Needs To Know In 2026
In this episode, Holly breaks down the top 11 trends freelance grant writers must lean into in 2026. From funder relationships and AI tools to flexibility, movement-ce...
“Is It Even Worth Applying?”… and Other Big Federal Grant Questions Answered
In this episode, Holly Rustick from Grant Writing and Funding interviews Fielding Jezreel, CEO of Jezreel Consulting, about the evolving landscape of federal grants. T...
Inside Our $20K Madrid Retreat: The Strategy That Will Fuel A $1B Movement
In this episode of the Grant Writing and Funding Podcast, host Holly Rustic shares an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a recent team retreat in Madrid, Spain, that ...
[Funded Series] What’s Actually Getting Funded? Real Grant Data from Hundreds of Students
In this new subseries 'Funded.' Learn about the massive movement to secure $1 billion in grants and $30 million for grant writing businesses by 2030. Holly shares succ...
Funded by Melinda French Gates: Inside the $60M Innovation Grant Challenge
Welcome to the Grant Writing & Funding Podcast! In this episode, host Holly Rustick sits down with Clare Bresnahan English, Senior Director of the Workplace Innovation...
How to Stop Caving When Clients Ask for "Just One More Thing"
Join host Holly Rustick on the Grant Writing and Funding Podcast as she delves into the essential topic of setting boundaries as a freelance grant writer. Learn how to...
Reclaiming Your Worth — What Money Mindset Has to Do with Grant Writing
Welcome to the Grant Writing & Funding Podcast. In this episode, Holly Rustick explores the importance of money mindset in the nonprofit and freelance grant writing se...
The Hidden Path to Invite-Only Grants: Relationship Strategies from a Nonprofit's $1M+ Funding Model
Want to land invite-only grants and corporate sponsorships? Hear how Surge for Water built trust-based relationships that unlocked over $1M in funding. Founder Shilpa ...
Is Marketing and Branding Important for Your Nonprofit?
In this episode, Holly Rustick interviews Marivi V. Bryant, founder of Home Agency, discussing the critical role of marketing and storytelling for nonprofits. They exp...
From Nonprofit Service to Securing $1M+ in Grants: Veronica’s Journey to Advocacy and Freedom
Veronica Kulon, CEO of VK Empowerment Solutions, shares her journey from starting a business to becoming an advocate for her clients after joining the Freelance Grant ...
Student Panel "First $100K in the Academy" and Open House "Is the Academy For Me?" Bonus Pop-Up Podcast
This is a POP-UP Bonus Podcast, meaning it WILL disappear soon! It's a replay from our Student Panel, "First $100K in the Academy" and Open House "Is the Academy for Me?"