New to Grant Writing, Christina Made $30,840 While Working on Her MFA
Join Holly Rustick and Christina Royster, CEO of Cape Fear Grant Solutions, as she discusses how she managed to learn how to write grants, open her business and earn $30,840 in her freelance grant writing business, and work on her novel in her MFA program – all in less than a year.
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About Christina Royster
Christina Royster brings a unique blend of healthcare experience, storytelling expertise, and
grant development knowledge to the nonprofit sector. As a former doula, Registered Behavior
Technician, and educator, she deeply understands both healthcare systems and community
impact. Currently pursuing her MFA in Creative Nonfiction Writing, Christina combines technical
precision with compelling storytelling to help organizations secure vital funding. Her diverse
background enables her to transform complex ideas into persuasive narratives while guiding organizations through infrastructure development. Working primarily with small nonprofits, she
has helped organizations like IBD Connect strengthen their grant readiness, implement
comprehensive budget templates, and develop measurable program outcomes.
Cape Fear Grant Solutions transforms under-resourced nonprofits struggling with funding
uncertainty into confidently funded organizations. From maternal health organizations to
veterans’ outreach, food security, and community improvement initiatives, we assist
organizations with budgets under $100,000 throughout the grant process. Our comprehensive
approach uses expert grant guidance, strategic planning, and ongoing support provided through
three core services: Capacity Compass Assessments, Strategic Roadmap development, and
hands-on grant writing support. Based in Eastern NC, we specialize in helping small
organizations with limited resources build strong foundations for sustainable funding success.
Our unique focus on both organizational development and strategic grant pursuit ensures clients
don’t just secure funding—they build lasting capacity for continued growth and impact.
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