Jodi Riley is the Principal Consultant and Certified Grant Writer at Innovant, where she leads her team and spearheads the grant writing & development processes. Jodi explains how to understand where the need for grant writing is in your field, the different ways to connect with funders, and who you should hire to help you scale your grant writing business. She also talks about the benefits of being part of a grant membership program, why talking to people who understand grant writing is so valuable, and the helpful systems and strategies you can use to scale a grant writing business. Reso ..read more

Elaina Michale is on a mission to accelerate regenerative agriculture through her grant writing and funding services. Elaina explains the benefits of having a niche for your grant writing business, how to find more grant writing clients, and the ways to improve your grant writing skills. She also talks about the usefulness of being in a grant writing community, and the different ways that a grant writing mentorship programme has helped her. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Return to the Land newsletter ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ✨How to Niche Your Grant Writing Services to Get Ideal ..read more

Brian Meagher has over a decade of experience in fundraising, and has worked in a variety of roles from major gifts officer to planned giving, grant writing and managing a team. Brian explains how he used what he learned from the Grant Professional Mentorship programme to improve the efficiency of his team, enabling him to increase his revenue while charging nonprofits less. He also talks about the ways systems and processes should be used in grant writing, how to vet nonprofit organizations in your first call with them, and where to find useful fundraising resources. Resources mentioned in th ..read more

Mandy Pearce is the Founder of Funding for Good where she equips organizations with the skills and tools they need to become successful and sustainable. Mandy explains when you should start charging for speaking arrangements, the problems with doing a presentation for free, and how to maximize the opportunities you have when teaching a webinar. She also talks about the additional costs that are involved with giving workshops, how often you need to network with someone before they do business with you, and the 2024 Nonprofit Consulting Conference. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Nonprofit ..read more

Rachel is the CEO and Founder of GDS Grants and has over 25 years of community development and grant writing experience. Rachel explains how much people are charging for grant writing services, how you should price your grant writing services, and use 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. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨2023 Pricing Survey ✨GEMS 10% Off Coupon “Use GWFHOLLY” ✨Grants Easy Management S ..read more

Stephen Halasnik is the Cofounder and Managing Partner of Financing Solutions and has over 25 years of business experience dealing with banks. Stephen explains the different ways new nonprofits can raise money, the downsides of nonprofits getting a line of credit, and why nonprofits should avoid using credit cards for a line of credit. He also talks about what banks look for in nonprofits, how much revenue a nonprofit should be making, and the different types of people you want on a nonprofit’s board. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨The Nonprofit MBA Podcast ✨The Entrepreneur MBA Podcast ..read more

Dr. Chris Lambert is the Founder and CEO of Life Remodeled and creator of the Next Level Nonprofit organizational operating system. Dr. Lambert explains the key principles nonprofits need to follow, how nonprofit leaders can build an effective team, and the benefits of nonprofits collaborating with each other. He also talks about different ways to improve the impact of your nonprofit, how to properly define the culture of your nonprofit, and common mistakes nonprofits make in the hiring process. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Next Level Nonprofit ✨Why the 10 Best Practices of a Nonprofi ..read more

Stephanie Sample is the Founder of Fundraising for The Future, a 6 figure business with a calculated profit margin and clear business goals. Stephanie explains why freelance grant writers need a business plan, the most important aspects of building a business plan, and what to include in a business plan. She also talks about why freelance grant writers should have an anchor client, how to screen your grant writing clients, and ways to avoid burnout. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Profit First ✨The Grant Plant ✨How to Create a Strategic Plan for Your Nonprofit & Avoid Burnout ✨The Pe ..read more

Kent Sanders is a ghostwriter who helps leaders grow their business through books and other content. Kent explains the similarities between ghostwriters and grant writers, what grant writers can do to increase their productivity, and the benefits of writing your own book. He also talks about the positive habits grant writers can build, how to structure your writing routine to improve your productivity, and get people to buy into your mission. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨18 Words to Live By: A Father’s Wisdom on What Matters Most ✨The Artist’s Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative ..read more

Holly Rustick is a world-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author who has been coaching grant writers how to run successful 5-6 figure businesses since 2017. Holly explains how to create a grant writing master template, the benefits of using a grant writing template, and what a grant writing template looks like. She also talks about the different types of research involved in grant writing, what types of data you need to use in grant applications, and how to avoid making assumptions in your grant writing. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨Freelance Grant Writer Academy ..read more