# Feeling Guilty About Leaving Your Nonprofit Job?

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Podcast: [Grant Writing & Funding](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935)
Published: 2026-07-21T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://grantwriting-podcast.com/episodes/feeling-guilty-about-leaving-your-nonprofit-job
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## Resource

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching. Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit Many people are drawn to nonprofit work because they want to make a difference—but what happens when that passion is used against you? In this episode, Holly Rustick pulls back the curtain on the often-overlooked realities of working inside nonprofit organizations. She discusses the toxic patterns that can emerge in nonprofit workplaces, how staff are frequently guilted into accepting low pay and unrealistic workloads, and why so many grant professionals experience burnout. Holly shares why transitioning from an in-house grant writer to a freelance grant writer can provide greater financial stability, flexibility, and career fulfillment. She also explores the subtle microaggressions and unhealthy workplace expectations that many nonprofit professionals encounter—and why recognizing them is the first step toward creating a career on your own terms. If you've ever questioned whether staying in a nonprofit role is the right path for you, this episode offers a fresh perspective on building a grant writing business that allows you to continue making an impact—without sacrificing your income, boundaries, or well-being. In this episode, you'll learn: Why nonprofit work can become toxic despite its mission-driven purpose How guilt and obligation are often used to keep nonprofit employees overworked The hidden costs of staying in an in-house grant writing position Why freelance grant writing offers more flexibility and financial opportunity How to recognize workplace microaggressions and un…

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