Grant Writing & Funding show

Grant Writing & Funding

Summary: Holly Rustick, world-renowned grant writer, Amazon bestselling author, and nonprofit Guru, reveals all her freelance business tips, grant writing strategies, nonprofit funding action steps, and tips and tools so you can be ahead of the curve with your freelance grant writing business, nonprofit consultancy, or nonprofit organization. Discover how you can develop clear frameworks to grow your freelance or nonprofit work and create a positive impact in the world. Holly has more than 15 years of grant writing and nonprofit experience, 10+ years of freelance grant writing experience, and has secured millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations throughout the world while building up a successful and leading grant writing company. Freelance grant writing tips, grant writing hacks, grant research tools, strategic planning systems, board training steps, nonprofit fundraising blueprints, governance guidelines, crowdfunding counsel, and online courses accessibility will help you better understand how to crush it for your freelance grant writing company, nonprofit consultancy, or nonprofit organization. Check out www.grantwritingandfunding.com for more resources! Warmly, Holly

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 078: Rebroadcast: Needs and Strengths Assessment | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:34:30

Join us as Holly revisits an important topic for nonprofits: Needs and Strengths Assessment! We discuss why your organization needs this research before applying for grants, and how to survey your audience to get the data you need. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher or watch on YouTube! To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. Looking for more? Follow us on Instagram @grantwriting_funding

 077: How to Get Wildly Successful Media for Nonprofits: Tips on How to Write a Press Release | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:17:46

Get the free downloadable on www.grantwritingandfunding.com/77 that includes a template press release, a sample press release, and a podcast audio! As a grant freelancer or nonprofit freelancer, writing press releases can be another stream of income or expanded portfolio that you provide your clients. A great press release to write is when one of your clients wins a grants! Woo-hoo! Send that out to the local press

 076: 10 Steps to Get Video Comfortable for Your Nonprofit [w/ Downloadable | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:52

Lights, camera, action! Are you ready to be on camera to represent your nonprofit? Join Holly as she shares valuable tips and tricks to being comfortable on video. Check out the podcast blog post on www.grantwritingandfunding.com/76 for a free downloadable that goes with this week's upload. This downloadable will ensure that you are ALWAYS ready before going on camera, whether that's your iPhone or on TV! Listen to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher or watch on YouTube! To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. Looking for more? Follow us on Instagram @grantwriting_funding

 075: How to get Nonprofits Noticed [Free PR Checklist] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:26

Join Holly as she discusses public relations with Nikki R. Jones! With 12 years of communication experience, Nikki explains how nonprofits can navigate traditional and new media to create awareness for your organization. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or Stitcher or watch on YouTube! To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. Looking for more? Follow us on Instagram @grantwriting_funding

 074: 4 Proven Ways To Get Nonprofit Clients | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:20

Cows, monkeys, pups oh my! What do these have to do with grant writing? Join Holly as she identifies different types of nonprofits and what they mean for you as a grant writer. Learn which nonprofit organizations to target and decide what works best for YOU! To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. Looking for more? Follow us on Instagram @grantwriting_funding

 073: What's Your Grant Success? 5 Reasons This Is Myth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:22:47

"What is your percentage rate of grants won?" Clients will want to know how effectively you can work as a grant writer. However, stating a percentage isn't always the best reflection of your work. Join Holly as she discuses how to effectively relay your success as a grant writer to potential clients. To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. Looking for more? Follow us on Instagram @grantwriting_funding

 072: 4 Reasons Why You Should Get Paid As A Grant Writer and 3 Ways A Nonprofit Can Pay You | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:18:01

"How can I get paid as a grant writer?" A question that's on everyone's mind, but how do you approach it? A nonprofit might not have the budget to pay your for your work, or maybe you think you can be paid in a commission. In this podcast, Holly discusses the best ways a nonprofit can pay you as a grant writer. To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. Looking for more? Follow us on Instagram @grantwriting_funding

 071: One - on - One Coaching Call with Founding Member Meg Tyquiengco Of ENERGETIC PRESENCE | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:51

Join Holly on a coaching call with founding member Meg Tyquiengco of Energetic Presence. A 30 minute, live one-on-one coaching call is one of the benefits that Members get of the Grant Writing & Funding Membership! We are closing the doors to the Founding Beta Grant Writing & Funding Membership today, so Holly wanted to share a little behind-the-scenes. Meg asks the following questions: 1) How to go from a Working Board of Directors to a Governing Board? 2) How to grow with only a part-time Executive Director? 3) How to manage volunteers? 4) How to localize a nonprofit chapter that is part of a national nonprofit? Holly gives tips and ideas to come up to solutions to each of these questions! A bit about Meg: Meg is a coach, mentor, and trainer/facilitator focusing on leadership, communication, teamwork, and sales & service where she focuses on Creating Teams of Leaders. She's also a desired speaker around Guam promoting The Power Of Giving Back - Leadership Through Mentoring and, Supporting Your Tribe. To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. Looking for more? Follow us on Instagram @grantwriting_funding

 070: Why Blueprints Organize Your Nonprofit Strategies With Sarah Olivieri | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:36:26

Join Holly Rustick (Grant Writing & Funding Podcast) and Sarah Olivieri of PivotGround and Impact Method as they discuss The Impact Method, Developing a Blueprint, Blueprint Checklist, and Time Management and the Accountability Optimizer. Sarah Olivieri is the founder of PivotGround and the creator of The Impact Method. PivotGround's mission is to deliver better programming, attract more funding, and hopefully make the world a little better. The Impact Method is more effective method for helping nonprofits create a written, comprehensive digital strategy and support them in executing it for at least 12 months. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or Stitcher or watch on YouTube! To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. Looking for more? Follow us on Instagram @grantwriting_funding

 069: 14 Secrets To NOT Leave Out Of Your Bylaws | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:03

Imagine a board member has just been elected to you board. You can literally hand them over the bylaws, and they should know their role and expectations on the board. So, you know your bylaws are like individual laws, but what do these laws do? Your bylaws can help: (Get the FREE Downloadable Template: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/bylaws) 1. Number of board members: The number of board members is recommended to be odd in case of a vote. Having no less than three members and no more than 15 is typically but do check your State requirements. 2. Office Seats and Roles: Describe each office seat (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer) and their specific roles. 3. General Responsibilities of the Board: Duty to hire, fire, appoint officers, agents, or employees of the organization. 4. Duration of Elected Seat: I recommend at the very least to have staggered elections. 5. Non-compensation of Board Members: Including a non-compensation policy for nonprofit board of directors is advised. 6. Conflict of Interest Policy: Having a clause that board members will recuse themselves from voting on any potential conflicts of interest is vital. 7. Have a Specific Number of Meetings Each Year: All board members are required to attend meetings! But how many? Do they have to be in person? ​​​​​ 8. Types of meetings: Do you have regular meetings? I recommend quarterly at the bare minimum, but ideal is monthly. Just imagine if you only have quarterly meetings and someone misses one meeting; they are essentially missing six months. 9. Annual meetings: An annual meeting is generally when boards have their elections for the board of director offices, report on activities of the organization, and get prepared to outline strategies, goals, and projects for the upcoming year. 10. Special meetings: Include that special meetings may be called from time to time and who is able to call the meeting. Often this is the chair, the Executive Committee, etc. 11. Notice of Meetings: It is vital that all your board members are reminded of meetings. 12. Quorum Having quorum means that there are enough members present at your meetings to make decisions. 13. Fiscal: Make sure you include the fiscal year of the board. 14. Amendments: Include a clause that these bylaws can be amended, if desired, and what is the process. Of course, these are not the exhaustive list of bylaws, but these are my top recommendation to include!

 068: 15 Simple Steps to Create Successful Articles of Incorporation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:34:46

Developing Articles of Incorporation is the next step in filing with your state and getting your nonprofit established. Now, every state is different, and you can visit your State’s nonprofit resources (link on www.grantwritingandfunding.com) to get a link for different state requirements. Sometimes states have very basic Articles of Incorporation to easily fill out in their own format, but for many you have to develop your own. For this podcast, we are going to give a basic outline of Articles of Incorporation. If you would like to download a free copy of this, please visit https://grantwritingandfunding.podia.com/article-of-incorporation-template. Why do you need Articles of Incorporation? 1) Articles are required for starting a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. 2) Articles will also give your nonprofit guidance in how it should operate. As you will most likely have new board members come on from time to time it is good to have guidance for the structure of your nonprofit. Articles of Incorporation act like a constitution for your nonprofit. They give the governing requirements. For you grant writers, you may get asked to help start nonprofits. I know I get this request quite often, so it is good for me to have a Nonprofit toolkit and to have a template to work from! I am going to give a basic outline to formulate Articles of Incorporation for you nonprofit in the podcast. Now is your time and get to your computer to type up this outline or if you would rather a downloadable Word doc, please visit https://grantwritingandfunding.podia.com/article-of-incorporation-template to get your downloadable. ARTICLE I Name ARTICLE II Purposes ARTICLE III Duration ARTICLE IV Principal Office ARTICLE V Inurement Clause ARTICLE VI Limitation on Corporate Activities ARTICLE VII Limitation of Political Activities ARTICLE VIII Liability and Indemnity ARTICLE IX Registered Agent ARTICLE X Directors ARTICLE XI Corporate Officers ARTICLE XII Membership Requirements ARTICLE XIII Amendments ARTICLE XIV Dissolution ARTICLE XV Incorporators Click https://grantwritingandfunding.podia.com/article-of-incorporation-template to get the FULL, free template, weekly podcast updates and discounts! Warmly, Holly ***** To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. Looking for more? Follow us on Instagram @ grantwriting_funding

 067: Values, Mission And Vision | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:04

Have you identified your values, and developed a concise and well communicated mission and visions statement for your nonprofit or freelance grant writing company? Your mission statement is what you do today, and your vision statement is what you will be doing tomorrow. These elements are crucial, as they guide your organization to success. To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. Looking for more? Follow us on Instagram @ grantwriting_funding of ind us at www.grantwritingandfunding.com.

 066: How To Select The Best Board Of Directors | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:22:55

Don't make a desperate plea to fill your board of directors. Be mindful of who you're bringing into your nonprofit organization.Your board members represent the organization whereever they go. If you want to set up your organization for success, choose individuals you believe can help you achieve that. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or Stitcher To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Share this podcast and blog on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. To get involved with the Grant Writing & Funding Community: Join the Tribe!

 065: Which Type Of Nonprofit Should You Start | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:51

Establishing an IRS Tax-Exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit status is imperative to setting up your nonprofit for funding success. Most foundations and federal agencies require this status when awarding grants. Furthermore, this status will help your nonprofit establish credibility as donors will feel confident that you are not a crooked fronted company looking for easy dollars. Don’t get me started! This tax status will also allow private donors and corporations to receive a tax deduction! Therefore, this should be a first step after you have created your board of directors and articulated the needs that your project will fill. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or Stitcher or watch on YouTube! To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. Looking for more? Follow us on Instagram @grantwriting_funding

 064: 6 Steps Before You Start a Nonprofit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:14:46

So you have an idea for a new nonprofit, now what? In order to get your organization together it's a good idea to first conduct some market research. Find out where your new nonprofit will stand among the other organizations in your area. This will help strengthen your stakeholder relationships and discover if your nonprofit will be filling a gap in your community. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or Stitcher or watch on YouTube! To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. Looking for more? Follow us on Instagram @grantwriting_funding

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