BONUS EP: New to Grant Writing, Christina Made $30,840 While Working on Her MFA

Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching. Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit 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. Doors to the Freelance Grant Writer Academy close this Sunday, Feb. 2nd at 11:59 pm EST. Replace Your Full-Time Income, on Flexible Hours, Writing Grants from Home – just like Christina. Tune in to listen to this podcast. 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. Connect with Christina Website LinkedIn FB/IG Links Mentioned in the Podcast Freelance Grant Writer Academy OTHER RESOURCES: Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCAST Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week. Thanks for listening! Warmly, Holly Rustick Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already. ——————————————————————————— This podcast episode was lovingly sponsored by GEMS! This podcast episode is lovingly sponsored by Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS). Break Up with Your Spreadsheet – Get GEMS Grant Easy Management Software and NEVER MISS A DEADLINE AGAIN! Book YOUR FREE demo now! Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/gems ———————————————————————————