My guest for this episode is Holly Rustick. World-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon bestselling author Holly Rustick coaches thousands of people every week through her top-ranking podcast, Grant Writing & Funding, books on grant writing, and inside her two signature programs: the Freelance Grant Writer Academy and the Grant Professional Mentorship, where she coaches freelance grant writers to run six-figure businesses.  Having secured millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations around the world throughout for nearly two decades, Holly has a mission to coach grant writers and grant writing consultants to grow capacity, increase funding, and to advance their mission.   Holly has an MA in International Political Economy, is a past president of the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, a former university instructor, and an unapologetic feminist. Holly lives on the island of Guam with her beautiful daughter, Isabella.  Here's what to expect during the episode: What benefits do nonprofits gain from hiring a grant writer? How can a skilled grant writer contribute to the success of a nonprofit organization? What role do organizational culture and values play in retaining grant writers in a nonprofit setting? How do grant writers determine their fees, and what factors influence their pricing? What essential qualifications and experience should you look for when hiring a grant writer for your organization?  Connect with Holly Rustick! Grant Writing & Funding Podcast: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-podcast/ Grant Writing & Funding Website: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ Hub Haven Weekly Newsletter with Stress-Free Grant Writing Tips: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ Join Holly's Freelance Grant Writer Academy to quit your toxic nonprofit job and replace your full-time income while writing grants from home. Click here. Link for Trust Building Action Plan: https://hilandconsulting.groovepages.com/trustbuilding   Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.   Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org