To celebrate our 400th episode, Holly Rustick, our founder and host, is giving you something extra special: an exclusive, FREE 5-part private podcast series, “Inside the Master Grant Template: Private Strategies from Our Signature Framework”, hosted by Holly Rustick and the Freelance Grant Writer Academy. Plus, you will get:

• A Master Grant Template
• A downloadable Workbook you can use right away. 

Tap into Holly’s 20 years of experience and the proven framework that’s helped program members win over $225 million in grant funding!

What’s Inside Episode 400:

• The inspiring origin story of the podcast (did you know it started as a $100 bet?!)
• 90-second tips and encouragement from a powerhouse line-up of leading grant pros and nonprofit experts, including Dr. Bev Browning, Sean Kosofsky, Meredith Noble, Rachel Werner, Alejandra Salazar, Philip Deng, Steve Boland, and many more!
• Practical advice on building relationships with funders, diversifying revenue, using AI, and how to face uncertain times as a grant writer or nonprofit professional.
• Words of encouragement and reminders that you are making a powerful impact—even when it feels tough.

A Few Golden Nuggets from Our Guests:

“Be like a detective. Look under every unturned stone.”—Dr. Bev Browning
“Don’t chase the money. Chase alignment.”—Brian Meagher
“Focus leads to clarity, confidence, and trust—for yourself and your constituents.”—Sarah Olivieri
“You are making ripples in people’s lives you’ll likely never meet.”—Niki R. Jones

Don’t miss:

• The story behind Holly’s first guest appearance from her longtime grant hero, Dr. Bev Browning
• How our listenership has grown to over 650,000 downloads from 2017 to today
• Real strategies to get through challenges and keep your mission strong.

A Big Thank You

This milestone belongs to every one of you—a true community of grant pros, nonprofit leaders, change makers, and supporters. The world needs your work now more than ever. 

We couldn’t have reached this amazing milestone without YOU—your support, your curiosity, and your drive to make a difference in the nonprofit world.

Please save this episode and come back to it anytime you need inspiration, encouragement, or practical ideas to move forward.

Wishing you all the best in your missions—and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Grab your free private podcast series and master grant template at grantwritingandfunding.com/400.

You’ll love the energy and actionable tips inside!

Links Mentioned

Grant Professional Mentorship

Freelance Grant Writer Academy

Private Podcast, “Inside the Master Grant Template: Private Strategies from Our Signature Framework”

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