Why you struggle with pricing as a freelance grant writer with Rachel Waterman
Download MP3This episode, Rachel Waterman explains the common pricing mistakes grant writers make, how to use data in your pricing strategy, and how to price your grant writing services.
Rachel is the CEO and Founder of GDS Grants and has over 25 years of community development and grant writing experience.
Rachel explains how fairly grant professionals feel about their grant writing prices, how valued they feel, and data to review your pricing strategy.
She also talks about the information you need to have a productive grant writing business, how to get experience as a new grant writer, and the problem with giving discounts to your clients.
About Rachel Waterman
About Rachel Waterman
Rachel Waterman has over 25 years of community development and grant writing experience, is Grant Professional Certified (GPC), a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), a Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Approved Trainer, and an expert in grant management.
She holds a Master’s degree in community and economic development with a concentration in applied social research from Illinois State University and a Bachelor’s degree in international studies from Barry University.
She holds a Master’s degree in community and economic development with a concentration in applied social research from Illinois State University and a Bachelor’s degree in international studies from Barry University.
Her career has encompassed a broad spectrum of professional experiences, including serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer, nonprofit executive director, community organizer, city master planner, researcher, and Mayor of the city of Lake Worth Beach, Florida.
Rachel is the CEO and Founder of GDS Grants. She is responsible for client strategy, new program & budget development, data tracking systems, outcome measures, and data analysis. Rachel also oversees the GDS Professional Development Program and personally coaches GDS interns, fellows, and mentees.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
- 2023 Pricing Survey
- GEMS 10% Off Coupon “Use GWFHOLLY”
- Grants Easy Management System
- Global Development Systems
- Rachel Waterman on LinkedIn
- Ep. 165: Grant Management Made Easy: Never Miss a Grant or Funding Deadline
- Ep. 257: Grant Writer Pricing Survey: Why Grant Professionals Don’t Feel Valued
OTHER RESOURCES:
- Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. 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/
- Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship
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Holly Rustick
Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.
