Ep. 312: Why you struggle with pricing as a freelance grant writer with Rachel Waterman

Published: Feb. 27, 2024, 11 a.m.

Rachel is the CEO and Founder of GDS Grants and has over 25 years of community development and grant writing experience. \n\nRachel explains how much people are charging for grant writing services, how you should price your grant writing services, and use data to review your pricing strategy. \n\nShe also talks about the information you need to have a productive grant writing business, how to get experience as a new grant writer, and the problem with giving discounts to your clients.\n\nResources mentioned in this episode:\n\u27282023 Pricing Survey \n\u2728GEMS 10% Off Coupon \u201cUse GWFHOLLY\u201d\n\u2728Grants Easy Management System\n\u2728Global Development Systems\n\u2728Rachel Waterman on LinkedIn\n\u2728Ep. 165: Grant Management Made Easy: Never Miss a Grant or Funding Deadline\n\u2728Ep. 257: Grant Writer Pricing Survey: Why Grant Professionals Don\u2019t Feel Valued\n\nPricing your grant services correctly is the single-most critical factor in determining your business income. Are you confident in your pricing strategy? Are you being fairly compensated for your work? This critical research has been undertaken by GDS Grants and if you're a contract grant professional, then your input is key to our collective know-how. Take the survey now, until March 1st at https://form.jotform.com/232882122549055\n\nRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts\n\n\u201cEvery time I listen to Holly\u2019s show, I learn something\u201d <\u2013 If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people \u2014 just like you \u2014 move toward writing higher quality grants without overwhelm, and to start and grow successful grant writing businesses! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select \u201cWrite a Review.\u201d Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!\n\nAlso, if you haven\u2019t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I\u2019m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you\u2019re not following, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll miss out. Follow now!"\n\n------------------------------------------------\n\u2728\U0001f48c Get FREE Grant Writing Resources when You Join the Grant Writing Hub Haven: grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/\n\U0001f449\U0001f4b0\U0001f5a5\ufe0f Grant Writing Master Course: grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writi\u2026ter-course/\n\U0001f5a5\ufe0f\U0001f525 \U0001f449 Want to get paid to write grants?\ngrantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-g\u2026ter-course/\n\U0001f917\u2615\U0001f449 Want to increase funding strategies for your grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-s\u2026c-planning/\n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\nTo learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: grantwritingandfunding.com/312\n\nFavor, please?\nIf you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?\n\nThis helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!\n\nIf you have any questions, feel free to email\nholly@grantwritingandfunding.com\n\nThanks for listening!\nHolly Rustick\nExpert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author\n\n\u2728\U0001f48c Visit grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources