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Ep. 393 Why Grant Writers Must Track Their Time: Pricing Strategies and Smart Decisions
As a freelance grant writer, or freelancer in general, are you keeping track of your time?
One of the biggest flaws I see is that freelance grant writers don’t keep track of their time.
Why is tracking your time so important?
Because our time is our most valuable asset.
What Happens When Freelancers Don’t Track Their Time
When freelance grant writers don’t track their time, they underestimate how much time the following takes:
Writing grants
How much time to write a foundation grant
How much time to write a federal grant
How much time to write a state grant
How much time to write a Letter of Inquiry
Finding grant prospects
Meetings with clients
Emails with clients
Talking to funders
Working on financials
Marketing
Industry updates
Administration
And so much more…
And what happens when you don’t accurately count or track your time?
According to our friends over at Global Development Solutions, who conduct an annual Pricing Survey among grant professionals (2023), YOU don’t get paid for all your work!
This is SO dangerous because if you don’t get paid for your work, then you are not able to sustain a business.
You need to know how much time things take you to do.
Tune in today to listen to this podcast.
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!
This helps me support more people — just like you — 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 “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!"
This Podcast Episode is Lovingly Sponsored by:
Grant Easy Management Software (GEMS).
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Join the NEW and FREE Webinar, ""Work from Home: Replace Your Paycheck, on Part-Time Hours, as a Grant & Funding Strategist in 2025” on Wednesday, June 11th at 4 pm - 5:30 pm EST. Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/webinar
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By Holly Rustick
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As a freelance grant writer, or freelancer in general, are you keeping track of your time?
One of the biggest flaws I see is that freelance grant writers don’t keep track of their time.
Why is tracking your time so important?
Because our time is our most valuable asset.
What Happens When Freelancers Don’t Track Their Time
When freelance grant writers don’t track their time, they underestimate how much time the following takes:
Writing grants
How much time to write a foundation grant
How much time to write a federal grant
How much time to write a state grant
How much time to write a Letter of Inquiry
Finding grant prospects
Meetings with clients
Emails with clients
Talking to funders
Working on financials
Marketing
Industry updates
Administration
And so much more…
And what happens when you don’t accurately count or track your time?
According to our friends over at Global Development Solutions, who conduct an annual Pricing Survey among grant professionals (2023), YOU don’t get paid for all your work!
This is SO dangerous because if you don’t get paid for your work, then you are not able to sustain a business.
You need to know how much time things take you to do.
Tune in today to listen to this podcast.
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!
This helps me support more people — just like you — 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 “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!"
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!
Join the NEW and FREE Webinar, ""Work from Home: Replace Your Paycheck, on Part-Time Hours, as a Grant & Funding Strategist in 2025” on Wednesday, June 11th at 4 pm - 5:30 pm EST. Click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/webinar
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