{"podcast":{"title":"Grant Writing & Funding","slug":"grant-writing-funding-326935","podcast_index_feed_id":326935,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/grant-writing-funding","website_url":"http://www.grantwritingandfunding.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QtQsL876M6Ih_N_-uWdpSD0SldLLc0ImV0NC59nZiAk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYTY5/MWVmYTNhZWQ2YzFl/ZDlhODJkYjgxOTQ2/MDA0NC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Holly Rustick","episode_count":561,"summary":"This show is for grant writers who are working in nonprofits or already have a few freelance clients but haven't replaced their nonprofit income yet, and don't have a clear system to get there. You already know how to write grants. Now you need to build the business. Each week, you'll learn how to find and close better-fit clients, price and package your services, create predictable revenue, use AI strategically, and build a freelance grant writing business that gives you more income, flexibility, and freedom. Hosted by grant writing expert and bestselling author Holly Rustick, CEO of Grant Writing & Funding and Founder of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, the show draws on Holly's 20+ years in grant writing and the nonprofit sector and 14+ years building her own business. You'll learn how to: Price and package your services to easily land clients Find grant writing nonprofit clients that pay you Build consistent monthly revenue Market yourself as a grant professional and business owner Use AI and modern systems for your grant writing and business without becoming replaceable Create systems that allow you to work fewer hours as you grow Holly's students have collectively generat…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T10:21:20.507509+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935"},"episode":{"title":"Feeling Guilty About Leaving Your Nonprofit Job?","slug":"feeling-guilty-about-leaving-your-nonprofit-job","published_at":"2026-07-21T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935/feeling-guilty-about-leaving-your-nonprofit-job","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935","url":"https://grantwriting-podcast.com/episodes/feeling-guilty-about-leaving-your-nonprofit-job","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/5db95f9b/753b0344.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build cons…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1018,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/grant-writing-funding-326935/episodes/feeling-guilty-about-leaving-your-nonprofit-job/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935/feeling-guilty-about-leaving-your-nonprofit-job.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}