In this episode, we’re diving deep into an incredibly crucial topic: “What Aspiring and Seasoned Grant Writers Need to Be Doing in Quarter 4 to Increase Confidence, Clients, and Revenue.”

Whether you’re just starting out in the grant writing world or you’re a seasoned pro, this episode will provide you with the expert advice you need to maximize your productivity and profits in the final quarter of the year. We’re talking about strategic planning, client engagement, and revenue-boosting tactics that you can implement right now to ensure a lucrative Q4 and set a strong foundation for 2025.

From debunking common myths about nonprofits not hiring during the end of the year to sharing actionable steps for setting your freelance grant writing business on a path of continuous growth, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice. Stay tuned as we explore everything from efficient time management to attracting and retaining clients with high-value services. 

So grab your notebook and get ready; this is one episode you won’t want to miss if you aim to close out the year on a high note and step into the next one with confidence and clear goals!

What you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Reflect and Reframe Q4 Goals: 

Assess unmet goals from the year and shift focus toward productive Q4 actions like learning to write a master grant application, setting service prices, or scheduling sales calls.

2. Proactive Planning for 2025: 

Emphasize the importance of Q4 for strategic planning to set a strong foundation for the next year, aiming to avoid delays and start strong in January.

3. Client Engagement and Urgency: 

Actively pursue clients even during busy periods for nonprofits, creating urgency with limited service slots and targeted language to secure bookings.

4. Standalone and Retainer Services: 

Offer limited standalone projects such as a master grant application to lure clients while steering them towards retainer services for sustainable income.

5. Learning and Networking Opportunities: 

Leverage webinars and academy courses to enhance skills, gain insights, and connect with a network, thereby increasing confidence and client acquisition.

Quotables:

“You’re gonna walk away from this webinar knowing how to write high quality grants fast, how to niche to book out nonprofit clients in your business, and how to easily be able to leverage your network to gain referrals for a grant writing business.” – Holly Rustick

“Grant writing is a skill that makes you more competitive than other people even with higher degrees many times. I’ve gotten jobs over people with PhDs because I have grant writing skills, like it’s amazing.” – Holly Rustick

 “Inside the Freelance Grant Ritter Academy, our students absolutely rave about the value based pricing and change statement that gives them the confidence to reach out to clients because they figure out their pricing and they figure out their services.” – Holly Rustick

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The Freelance Grant Writer Academy
• Free Webinar, “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience” on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 4 pm EST. 
• Grant Writer Directory (Ken – find link on our website)

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