Hey, Reader!

Often enough, I’ve had people reach out to me to ask me how I became a grant consultant. Most of the time, they are professionals currently in a staff position at a nonprofit, or they are teachers looking for a career outside the classroom. Makes sense...those are the places where I also started. One resource that I always share is the Freelance Grant Writer Academy. It’s 12 months (or more) of group coaching while you grow your grant consulting business. Keep reading to the bottom of this email, where I link to a podcast episode where I share more about my experience.

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I really appreciated being part of a community of grant professionals/business owners whom I could talk to about the challenges I was facing in my business at each stage and learn how others were navigating challenges that I would inevitably encounter down the road. I learned a ton from Holly and her coaching team, from how to price my services to how to maintain my boundaries so I don’t burn out.
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Want to know my favorite services offered in the Academy?

• reviews of business assets - getting expert advice on my website, one-pagers, and client communications before I hit publish.
• reviews of grant proposals - Holly and team are available to review your proposals before you send that draft to a client. This was a great confidence booster, and my clients loved that I offered this extra layer of quality control
• business directory listing - I loved hearing a prospective client say I found you in the directory. It was a great marketing tool and added to my credibility in the earlier stages because you have to be vetted to have your business listed there.

Probably the best thing for me is that the people I’ve met in the Academy continue to be some of my most trusted colleagues. We still offer each other support, make client referrals, and cheer each other on!

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I also know a few grant professionals (including Executive Directors) who just wanted to get better at writing grants or leveraged the experience to secure higher-paying roles. Just in case you were wondering.

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The doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy close Friday, October 24, at 11:59 pm EST. If you’re thinking about making the leap into grant consulting or are already consulting and want a supportive community, I recommend you check it out.

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You can use my affiliate link here to join. If you’re still on the fence or just love free webinars, register here to join Holly on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 4 to 5:30 pm EST for “Earn an Extra $10K in 90 Days Writing Grants at Home.”

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Have a question about the program? Feel free to reply to this email or LinkedIn DM, and I’ll do my best to answer your question.

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Happy Grantseeking!

~ Tiffany

P.S. Here's podcast episode #305 where I talk to Holly about my business, advice for nonprofit organizations, and my experience in the Academy (do you also kinda cringe watching or listening to a recording of yourself?)