The Volunteer-to-Paid Transition Playbook: Scripts, Strategies, and Packages to Move from Free Work to Fee-Based Consulting

Are you a talented grant writer who can't afford to keep working for free?

You love helping nonprofits secure funding, but volunteering 20+ hours a week while your own bills pile up isn't sustainable. You know your work has value—you've helped organizations secure thousands (maybe hundreds of thousands) in funding—but the idea of asking for payment feels uncomfortable, even wrong.

This playbook is your roadmap from burnout to sustainable success.

Inside "The Volunteer-to-Paid Transition Playbook," you'll discover:

✅ How to know when you're ready to stop working for free (and why waiting for "perfect" timing keeps you stuck)

✅ Boundary-setting scripts that protect your time without burning bridges with organizations you care about

✅ Simple pricing packages that feel approachable to nonprofits and fair to you (with specific dollar amounts and package structures)

✅ Word-for-word scripts for "the money conversation" that help you ask for payment confidently and professionally

✅ Confidence-building exercises to overcome fear of rejection and imposter syndrome

✅ A repeatable transition system you can use with every client, so you're never winging it again

What makes this playbook different?

Written in a warm, mentoring voice by someone who's been exactly where you are, this isn't theory—it's a proven system used by hundreds of grant writers to build sustainable practices. Every chapter includes real stories, relatable examples, and actionable steps you can implement immediately.

Who is this for?

• Grant writers currently volunteering their services who want to transition to paid work
• Nonprofit professionals considering starting a grant writing side business
• Consultants who struggle with pricing conversations and setting boundaries
• Anyone who's ever felt guilty about charging for work that helps good causes

What you'll get:

• 6 comprehensive chapters covering every aspect of the volunteer-to-paid transition
• Ready-to-use email templates and conversation scripts you can customize
• Pricing frameworks and package structures that work for different nonprofit budgets
• Action steps at the end of every chapter to keep you moving forward
• Real success stories from grant writers who've made this exact transition

No returns.