{"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":"Is AI Too Precious for Your Grant Writing?","slug":"is-ai-too-precious-for-your-grant-writing","published_at":"2026-08-18T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935/is-ai-too-precious-for-your-grant-writing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935","url":"https://grantwriting-podcast.com/episodes/is-ai-too-precious-for-your-grant-writing","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/d144e9a9/77a46ce2.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 AI is everywhere. New tools are launching almost every week, platforms are changing how they work, and it seems like everyone has an opinion about the \"right\" way to use AI. But here's the bigger question. Are we becoming too dependent on it? In this episode, Holly Rustick shares why grant writers need to think differently about AI. She talks about how technology standards are changing, what recent shifts across AI platforms tell us about the future, and why understanding how your own brain processes ideas is still one of your biggest strengths. Writing isn't just about producing words. It's how we organize our thoughts, develop expertise, and solve problems. When AI does too much of the thinking for us, we can lose some of those important skills. This isn't an anti-AI conversation. It's about using AI intentionally so it supports your work instead of replacing the critical thinking that makes you a great grant writer. In this episode, you'll learn: Why AI standards are changing so quickly. What recent AI platform updates mean for professional writers. How your brain works differently when you write versus when AI writes for you. Why critical thinking is becoming more valuable, not less. Practical ways to use AI without losing your own voice or expertise. How to make AI part of your workflow while continuing to grow as a grant writing professional. I think this version feels much more authentic to Holly's podcast style. 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