Business School for Seasoned Grant Writers

Who are eager to build, scale, and profit on their own terms

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

Background in the Nonprofit Sector

You have extensive experience in grant writing for various nonprofit organizations and possesses a deep understanding of funding mechanisms, donor relations, and project-based funding needs.

Desire for Independence

You are motivated by the desire to have control over your work life, including the freedom to choose projects that align with your personal interests and values.

Entrepreneurship could offer you a chance to break away from the constraints of traditional employment.

Dreams of Financial Growth

Beyond independence, you are attracted to the potential financial benefits of running your own business.

You want to leverage your specialized skills to increase your earning potential beyond what is typically possible in nonprofit salary structures.

Commitment to Social Impact

Despite your entrepreneurial ambitions, you remain committed to making a positive impact.

You see starting their own business as a way to more directly effect change and work with causes you are passionate about.

Seek Work-Life Balance

You value the flexibility to set your own schedule and work parameters, which aligns with your personal commitments or lifestyle choices (e.g., family, travel).

Let's Get You Where You Want To Go!

FOUNDATION
BUILDER

Self-Directed Training

Comprehensive, self-paced, virtual training with easy-to-follow workbooks and a video training vault. This online program will enable you to complete the course at your own pace and from where you choose to be.

Introductory price of only $79!

GET THE COURSE

MODULE 1

CHOOSING OUR CLIENTS

Discover who you really want to work with (and who to say ‘no’ to working with), align your energy, talent, & expertise with their needs, & outline the big results you achieve for your ideal clients.

MODULE 2

YOUR POWERFUL BRAND

Hone in on your personal working style, create your tagline, and develop your foundational messaging that allows you to engage in easy conversation about who you are and what you do.

MODULE 3

TRUST AND CREDIBILITY

Build your reputation and online presence by checking off tasks that enhance your credibility and design a sales cycle that turns casual browsers into paying clients.

MODULE 4

COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY

A comprehensive "keep in touch" strategy is crucial for maintaining strong connections with your audience and stakeholders. Outline how you’re going to collect contacts, what you will share, and and how frequently. The goal is to be serving 80% of the time, while selling the remaining 20%.

MODULE 5

PRICING AND SALES

Pricing your services & holding sales calls doesn’t have to be stressful. Determine the time you will invest in each offer, the value it provides to your client, what you need to earn to cover your costs and meet your desired income, and work out a pricing model that suits your working style and begin having simple sales conversations!

MODULE 6

NETWORKING

Develop strategies that expand your network while also becoming a reciprocal resource for others in your field.

MODULE 7

DIRECT OUTREACH

Develop your referral process and educate your network about the type of work you do, who you’d like to work with, and how they can most easily connect you with people they know who could use your services.

MODULE 8

REFERRAL STRATEGY

MODULE 9

SPEAKING STRATEGY

Is public speaking or hosting a workshop or webinar in your future? We’ll map out a strategy to host with confidence and successfully reach out to dreamy speaking opportunities.

MODULE 10

WRITING STRATEGY

Is public speaking or hosting a workshop or webinar in your future? We’ll map out a strategy to host with confidence and successfully reach out to dreamy speaking opportunities.

VISIONARY
LEADER

VIP Private Training & Coaching

This private training is where you and I work closely together over 6 months to focus on your business's specific needs.

Your in-person experience includes:

Up to 3 hours per month for 6 months

All 10 workbooks printed and bound for our time together

6 months of access to the VIP Slack channel

The Nonprofit Nerd® School certificate and badge (with details on where and how to use it)

Your business listing on The Nonprofit Nerd® School Digital Directory.

*Training will take place in Metro Phoenix, AZ, or Online.

$7,500 Investment

*payment plans available

APPLY TODAY

This is the quickest path to your success in your nonprofit grant writing business!

Invest in your future today.

"I recently invested in Jarrett Ransom’s program and even though I’ve had my own business for 27 years, I am learning the most invaluable lessons. There is no doubt in my mind this is one of the best choices I’ve ever made.

Please, if you are interested in joyful, successful work, explore coaching with Jarrett or enrolling in the Nonprofit Nerd School. You won’t regret it. And no, this is not an advertorial … haha!"

— Susan Kavanaugh

What's Included?

VISIONARY LEADER

VIP Coaching

$7,500

APPLY FOR COACHING

VISIONARY LEADERS GET:

2+ hours of video trainings & 10 actionable lessons to build your biz:

Module 1: Choosing Our Clients

Module 2: Your Powerful Brand

Module 3: Trust and Credibility

Module 4: Communications Strategy

Module 5: Pricing and Sales

Module 6: Networking

Module 7: Direct Outreach

Module 8: Referral Strategy

Module 9: Speaking Strategy

Module 10: Writing Strategy

Printed & bound copy of 10 workbooks

1:1 coaching for 6 months (in person or online)

6 months access to Slack channel

Nonprofit Nerd® School digital badge

Nonprofit Nerd® School certificate

A listing on The Nonprofit Nerd® School Digital Directory