Why you shouldn’t use “success rate” to hire a grant writer
In my Facebook Group, The Freelance Grant Writers’ Network, we recently had a question about how to …
Hi. I’m Martina.
I’m a grant writer, an evaluator, and coach.
I believe that your ideas can change the world.
I want to help you do that.
I help you win project funding with epic proposals that stand out. I help you design programs that change lives for the better. And I help you understand and analyse your impact, to make sure you’re doing your best work.
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NEW! Grant Writing For Freelance Writers
My new online course, Grant Writing For Freelance Writers, is available now!
This detailed, clear and actionable course gives you everything you need to start writing grants as a freelancer. We cover grant basics, setting up good relationships with your clients, planning and gathering information, practical strategies for actually writing the application (no staring at a blank page!), and how to submit and get paid.
“Martina is great at clearly explaining everything you need to know to write great grant applications. The course is very comprehensive and covers all sections of a typical grant application, workflow, communicating with clients, how selection criteria are marked and so much more. If you have been sitting on plans to learn more about grant writing, this course will give you the answers you need!” – Joyce V
“Martina is probably the most gifted grant writer I have ever come across.”
Bek Lambert, Freelance Jungle
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What my clients say
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I worked with Martina to review a grant application I’d drafted. Martina quickly got across the grant, the objectives of the funding body, and provided specific advice on what I needed to clarify in my ask to meet the funding bodies’ objectives. I had started writing the grant feeling uncertain of what I was doing, but I left our consultation feeling confident and had a much clearer idea of how to approach writing my grant application. I only wish I’d gotten in touch with Martina earlier, so that I was heading in the right direction from the outset! I’d recommend anyone who is looking to apply for a grant to chat to Martina first, so that you truly understand if you’re ticking the boxes the funding body is after. Thank you!
—Rachel Beaney, Freelance Social Media Specialist and Copywriter
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Martina is probably the most gifted grant writer I have ever come across. I know this because she’s helped me as my grant writing coach with skills that have converted into grants previously. And she’s always abuzz with the last client she’s helped. She’s as fun and kind as she is skilled. I enjoy how honest, quick-witted and interesting time with Martina is. And she’s been a long term supporter of the Freelance Jungle, giving time, energy, guidance and support to so many freelancers in so many situations. If you want to learn the art of grant writing and/or you need someone who is bloody amazing at it, connect with Martina. It will be totally worth it, trust me.
—Bek Lambert, Freelance Jungle Founder and Mental Health Advocate
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I needed help with a grant proposal I was writing, and a number of people in my network recommended Martina. From the start she was professional, friendly and easy to work with. She has real expertise in grant writing, and she was able to find the gaps in what I had written and clearly show me how to make my copy better. It was so helpful to get clarity and confidence in what I was writing. If you’re looking for help with a grant application, you should definitely talk to Martina – you couldn’t find anyone better!
—Danielle Norton, Freelance Copywriter
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Martina is genuinely the most talented grant writer I have had the pleasure of working with. She takes detailed interest in the strategy behind the grant so as to ensure it’s authentic to company while aligning with the grant criteria. Her background in Government her talent for writing and her strong work ethic all mean that she’s a formidable force to have behind you.
—Karn Ghosh, CEO and Co-Founder, Kinela
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Martina writes and teaches grant writing superbly!
—Dr Annetta Mallon, Founder and Director of Gentle Death Education and Planning
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Yes, we at Karitane concur! Martina in incredible at bringing together our thoughts and ideas, she goes above and beyond, not to mention she is such a great person to work with.
—Sharlene Vlahos, Director of Education and Business Development, Karitane
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