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| Dealing with Difficult Client Situations | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:41:39 | |
If you’re going to work as a consultant, you need to be comfortable with having uncomfortable conversations. Clients will have unrealistic expectations, strong personalities, and more. How you handle conflict and complications may be what makes or breaks your consulting business.
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| Standard Attachments: The Paperwork That Makes or Breaks You | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:43:18 | |
Grant writing is such a misnomer. As grant professionals, we spend about 80% of our time working on a million other things. One of the most time-consuming aspects of grant proposal development is creating and gathering all the standard attachments. Some are pretty standard, and some not so much; but a grant requirement is a requirement.
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SHOW NOTES: Season 7, Episode 19 Podcast Episode How To: Letters of Support - HayDay Services
Season 9, Episode 12 Podcast Episode Understanding Annual Versus Single Audits - HayDay Services
S6, E12 Podcast Episode | |||
| AI in Grant Work: Our Two Hot Takes | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:56:41 | |
Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be taking over the world, especially when the written word is involved. But is it the end-all, be-all answer to your grant writing woes? Can you trust it? Should you use it? Truthfully, there’s a lot to weigh, and there is no clear-cut answer.
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SHOW NOTES: Corporate Gossip Podcast Episodes about Open AI and Sam Altman
Article “Demystifying the New Dilemma of Brain Rot in the Digital Ear: A Review” Demystifying the New Dilemma of Brain Rot in the Digital Era: A Review
Article “Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries” Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries | PBS News | |||
| Ripped from the Headlines: Is the Administration Weaponizing Grant Fraud? | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:39:32 | |
When money is involved, fraud is a possibility. It’s one of the reasons we have so many rules, regulations, and reporting requirements surrounding grant awards: to ensure the funding is spent as intended. And it should be spent as approved in your grant budget. But lately, it seems like this administration is weaponizing grant fraud, and in some cases, simply using it as an excuse to terminate grant programs. We’re sharing recent examples – ripped straight from the headlines.
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SHOW NOTES: S8, E22 Podcast Episode Ripped from the Headlines: Federal Funding Scandals Across the Country - HayDay Services
Minnesota “Feeding Our Future” Grant Fraud Backlash How a $250M Minnesota fraud case became Trump’s latest fight over Somali migrants | Fox News
USDA Farm Grants Cancelled for “Fraud” Then Restored The USDA canceled $300M in farm grants, citing fraud. Did it make up the evidence? | Grist
Judge Orders USDA to Restore Half of Cancelled Grants for Young Farmers | Civil Eats | |||
| Advocacy for Your Organization, Profession, and Self | 23 Jul 2026 | 00:44:27 | |
Many nonprofits don’t participate in advocacy for fear it will jeopardize their nonprofit states. The truth is, there is a big difference between lobbying and advocacy – and advocacy is allowed. For grant and fundraising professionals, advocating for your organization, your role at work, and yourself is important work.
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SHOW NOTES: Grant Advisor GrantAdvisor: Write Reviews, Transform Philanthropy
More than Grant Writers
Community Centric Fundraising
Crappy Funding Practices Crappy Funding Practices: Posts | LinkedIn
2026 Grant Professionals as Leaders Survey, conducted by Debbie DiVirgilio and Stacy Fitzsimmons – expected to close end of July 2026 Grant Professionals as Leaders: Perceptions, Identity, and Practice | |||
| Proposed Changes to Uniform Guidance | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:56:10 | |
The Office of Management and Budget proposed many changes to 2 CFR Part 200 (also known as Uniform Guidance) in early June. If approved, changes will significantly impact agencies’ ability to receive and manage federal funding. The comment period closes July 13, 2026.
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SHOW NOTES: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (Proposed Changes) https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/29/2026-10817/regulation-for-federal-financial-assistance
Submit your public comment (docket OMB-2026-0034) by July 13, 2026, 11:59pm EASTERN https://www.regulations.gov/document/OMB-2026-0034-0001
Review from the National League of Cities https://www.nlc.org/article/2026/06/17/new-omb-rules-for-grantees-could-override-local-authority/
Review from the National Council of Nonprofits https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/documents/2026/2026-chart-omb-uniform-proposed-changes.pdf
Redline comparison from Law Firm Ropes & Gray https://www.ropesgray.com/en/-/media/files/alerts/2026/06/20260602_hc_omb_alert_redline.pdf | |||
| Getting the Information You Need, Part 2: Tools to Get the Job Done | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:44:24 | |
Grant professionals require access to subject matter experts and information to develop successful grant proposals. We often lament about the hardest aspect of this work: getting the information we need in a timely manner. Fortunately, tools exist to aid our quest.
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SHOW NOTES: S9, E9 Podcast Episode: | |||
| Understanding Annual Versus Single Audits | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:42:44 | |
If your agency receives grant funding, chances are you’ve been asked to share said organization’s most recent annual audit. And if enough federal funds are involved, a single audit may be necessary. Let’s dive into the reason for each to ensure you’re meeting funder (and other) requirements.
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SHOW NOTES: S2, E10 Podcast Episode: I Survived an OIG Audit & Lived to Tell the Tale - HayDay Services
Uniform Guidance Audit Section | |||
| Capital Campaigns Demystified | 28 May 2026 | 00:43:33 | |
If you’ve worked at a nonprofit long enough, you’ve been involved with a capital campaign. Whether you’re raising capital for a new building, large piece of equipment, or infrastructure galore, these projects are often in addition to your typical duties. Steven Shattuck of Capital Campaign Pro joins us to share insights and advice on running a successful capital campaign, all while maintaining your other roles and responsibilities.
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SHOW NOTES: The State of Capital Campaigns 2026 Benchmark Report
Capital Campaign Pro | Campaign Support System for Nonprofits
WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Director of Engagement and Technology, Capital Campaign Pro | |||
| Capacity Building: A Funder's Perspective | 14 May 2026 | 00:45:08 | |
It’s rare to find a funder fully invested in nonprofits - not just funding their work, but also investing in their growth and development. The Tracy Family Foundation is “growing a legacy of generosity to help communities thrive and families flourish.” They not only fund traditional capacity building training, but offer specific trainings and workshops for their grantees related to helping organizations grow their leadership, management, programs/strategies, financial health, and external evaluation abilities.
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SHOW NOTES: Tracy Family Foundation (TFF)
TFF’s Capacity Building Programming
WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Program Manager, Youth & Communications Callie Niederhauser | LinkedIn
Program Manager, Capacity Building | |||
| Getting the Information You Need: How to Gather Grant Content from Co-Workers, Clients, and Partners | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:52:55 | |
If you’re a grant professional, you need information from other people. Grant proposals require data, stories, documents, and so much more. It’s never a solo sport. But getting the information you need to put together a quality proposal is sometimes the hardest part of the job.
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SHOW NOTES: Fundraising HayDay Podcast Episode referenced: | |||
| Beyond Nonprofits: Organizations Transforming Communities | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:45:45 | |
When we talk about nonprofits, most of us assume we mean the 501(c)3 varieties. But that’s not the only mechanism available to organizations looking to build a better world. Let’s dive into the many organizations and groups doing community-centered work, often right alongside nonprofits.
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| Grant Writing is Fundraising | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:31:58 | |
Fundraising and Grant Writing – people often think they are two different things. But the truth is simple: grant writing is one aspect of fundraising, along with things like individual donors, major gifts, special events, and more. Let’s talk best practices so all fundraising works in tandem.
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| Building Successful Funder Relationships | 19 Mar 2026 | 00:40:08 | |
Spoiler alert: grant writing is so much more than writing. Building and maintaining funder relationships is a big part of your role as a grant and/or nonprofit professional. We’re joined by Carolyn Caldwell to talk about how to best build such relationships.
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WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Carolyn Caldwell, Founder and Lead Instructor at Unlock-Grants | |||
| Why Commission Based Fees are Unethical for Grant Writers | 05 Mar 2026 | 00:37:56 | |
Can I just charge you a percentage of the grant once it gets awarded? If you’ve worked long enough as a consultant, you’ve gotten that question at least once. Today we’re sharing why that is against the grant professional code of ethics, and how to handle the conversation when it comes up.
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SHOW NOTES: Grant Professionals Association Code of Ethics Grant Professionals Association
Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Standards Code of Ethical Standards | Association of Fundraising Professionals | |||
| Navigating Grant Writing as an Employee | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:56:55 | |
When you are an employee charged with fundraising through grant proposal development, what are your roles and responsibilities? Your position in the org chart, who you report to, and your role as a leader all affect your ability to build a grants team and a successful grant program. We’re sharing insights on what works best, how to educate up, and more.
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SHOW NOTES: S8, E17 Podcast Episode: | |||
| Navigating Banned Words in Federal Grants | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:41:04 | |
What is a grant proposal other than a string of words that describe, show, influence, educate, and move mountains? In 2025 we started to see a dramatic shift in language found in executive orders, grant guidelines, and more. Are some words really banned? And if so, how do we move forward as writers?
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SHOW NOTES: Head Start Article: Head Start centers told to avoid list of words in funding requests : NPR
Amanda’s Blog Post about Language: We’re Storytellers; You Can’t Steal Our Language - HayDay Services | |||
| The State of Federal Grants, Part 2: Implications & Moving Forward | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:38:39 | |
In part 2 of the state of federal grants, we’re focusing on the implications of 2025 and how we can move forward. Tremendous cuts to federal research, disruption of essential human services, and a halt to services for at-risk individuals hit communities hard. It’s not just money lost but needed services. It’s time to have frank conversations about how we can move forward in 2026 and beyond.
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| The State of Federal Grants, Part 1: What Went Wrong | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:39:15 | |
When it comes to federal grant funding, a lot went wrong in 2025. We’re kicking off a two-part series, with this episode focusing on how we got here. Policy shifts and administrative changes transformed federal grant making seemingly overnight, but many of these changes weren’t spontaneous. The Office of Management and Budget, Project 2025, and the Department of Government Efficiency all had a role to play.
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SHOW NOTES: The Guardian “Trump move to pause federal loans and grants rooted in Project 2025”
Education Week “Project 2025 Would Dramatically Cut Federal Funds for Schools. Then What?”
The Educators Room “U.S. Department of Education Faces Major Overhaul Under Conservative Plan, Project 2025”
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren “Subject-by-Subject Breakdown of Trump’s Project 2025”
Internet Archive “Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership”
Project 2025 “Mandate or Leadership: The Conservative Promise”
Ther Heritage Foundation | |||
| Mistakes Were Made – A Sneak Peak | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:21:13 | |
NOTE: This month, we’re sharing our mistakes were made episode with all our listeners – the free podcast community and our patreon subscribers. If you’re not a member of our patreon, we hope you enjoy this glimpse behind the curtain. This is a great example of our monthly mistakes were made episode, where our cohosts take turns in the hot seat, sharing mistakes. No grant professional is perfect, and we want others to learn from our mistakes. We hope you’ll consider joining as a paid member of the patreon community so you can enjoy all our bonus content, access the comments and community, and support our work on Fundraising HayDay.
In our December episode, cohost Kimberly takes the hot seat. She shared about making a handful of mistakes in a recent grant proposal – mistakes that she knew better than making, but she was in a rush and did it anyway.
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| December Book Club – A Sneak Peak | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:46:57 | |
NOTE: This month, we’re sharing our book club episode with all our listeners – the free podcast community and our patreon subscribers. If you’re not a member of our patreon, we hope you enjoy this glimpse behind the curtain. This is a great example of our monthly book club, where we read and discuss an eclectic collection of storytelling – from nonfiction and fiction of multiple genres written by authors of a variety of backgrounds. Starting in 2026, we’ll even have a live book club once a month for subscribers, so you can be in on the conversation. We hope you’ll consider joining as a paid member of the patreon community so you can enjoy all our bonus content, access the comments and community, and support our work on Fundraising HayDay.
In our December book club, we read “Her Country: How the Women of Country Music Became the Success They Were Never Supposed to Be” by Marissa R. Moss. It follows three artists (Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, and Mickey Guyton) as they work to break into traditional country music but find ways to work around the systems meant to keep them out. This behind-the-scenes story shows the good, the bad, and the ugly side of country music radio and the engine that keeps women limited to 10% of its airtime. Thanks for listening to our book club!
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SHOW NOTES: “Her Country: How the Women of Country Music Became the Success They Were Never Supposed to Be” By: Marissa R. Moss | |||
| Top Ten Things That Helped Us Survive 2025 | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:47:32 | |
Between DOGE taking over grants.gov, a freeze on federal grant funding, executive orders attacking nonprofits and the grants profession, and a government shut down, 2025 has not been the best of years. But grant professionals, like any true professional, must carry on for the good of their organizations, clients, and communities served. How’d we do it? Our cohosts are sharing their top 10 things that helped them survive the year.
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SHOW NOTES: Trusted sources referenced under Item #1: National Council of Nonprofits
Social media book influencer referenced under Item #4
Our weekly newsletter referenced under Item #6 HayDay HotTakes – Register for free today!
Link to Kimberly’s Spotify playlist referenced under Item #9
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| Unscripted Rant-o-Rama | 13 Nov 2025 | 00:47:42 | |
Sometimes a good rant is cathartic. In 2025, whatever you can do to get thoughts and feelings out in meaningful (and unharmful) ways, we say go for it! And we’re putting that into practice in this episode. From consulting training that promises the moon to sticking your head in the sand in the hopes that things will get better eventually, we’re talking about all the things on our minds.
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| Ripped from the Headlines: Federal Funding Scandals Across the Country | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:39:10 | |
Nonprofits and grant funding programs exist for public good. But sadly, not all individuals and agencies tasked with the responsibility of safeguarding grant funds follow the rules. Ripped straight from the headlines, from college professors and nonprofit leaders to state governments and retired NFL quarterbacks, we learn that no one is above the law.
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To learn more about today’s stories, read the following articles: CUNY Scientist Accused of Fabricating Data
Minnesota Nonprofit Employees Convicted for Misuse of Funds 5 of 7 defendants convicted of misusing Covid relief money meant to feed children
Minnesota man gets 28 years for pandemic-era food fraud
Former NFL QB and State of Mississippi Welfare Scandal
Brett Favre and the Mississippi Welfare Scandal: Inside the Shocking Fraud Case | |||
| Advocating for Change: How Nonprofits and Grant Pros Can Push for Better Practices | 16 Oct 2025 | 00:44:44 | |
Many in the grant community have been calling for reform for years. We’re frustrated by inefficient processes, inequitable practices, and systems that waste time and money. But there are organizations in place to help make grant making more just and accessible. Many are highlighted here.
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| How to Run Fundraising Events Without Burning Out | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:56:43 | |
You may find this hard to believe, but fundraising events aren’t always the money-making events people think they are. Let’s take a deep dive into how to run events that raise funds without destroying your budget, staff, or sanity in the process.
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| Unapologetically Profitable with Julie Boll | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:55:50 | |
It’s often a touchy subject for consultants and employees in the nonprofit sector – how much should you charge/be paid for your work? Truthfully, the answer varies based on your education, experience, and know-how. Charging less than your worth because you’re working for a nonprofit does not mean you care more for nonprofits in general or the mission of one nonprofit in particular. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: Complete the Courageous Leadership Scorecard WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: | |||
| Permission to Fail | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:43:11 | |
Leadership is vital to the success of any organization. We often talk about it. We often dream about good leadership. But who actually takes the time to study leadership and then help nonprofit leaders really think about how to develop programs that work? Stacy Fitzsimmons, CEO of SNF Writing Solutions, that’s who. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: Master Class on John C. Maxwell’s book “Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn” Code for 50% off is 25HAYDAY50 WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: | |||
| Building Your Grant Management Team | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:49:00 | |
To ensure the proper checks and balances of an organization, it takes more than one person to manage your organization’s grants, particularly when federal grant funding is involved. Even if you are the only one with “grant” in your title, it takes a team to get the job done. Let’s talk about all the elements of grant management and who should be a member of your grant management team.
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| Educating Up! | 21 Aug 2025 | 01:01:29 | |
You’re the grant expert for your organization, but chances are you are not the executive director, city manager, superintendent, or other titled leader. And chances are, your boss and board do not understand the ins and outs of the grant world. That means it’s up to you to educate your organization about how it works and how it doesn’t. Educating up is an integral part of your role as a grant professional so everyone is on board for grant success. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon
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| The Big Not-so-Beautiful Bill and You: Preparing for the Storm | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:42:58 | |
What is known as the Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025. While this is not a budget bill, its legislation includes tax changes and spending policies that will significantly affect nonprofits, local government, hospitals, communities, and those we serve. It’s always better to understand the storm that is coming so we can best prepare. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: The George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health | |||
| Fundraising Everywhere | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:42:44 | |
Professional development (or learning and development as it is referred to in the UK) is often the first thing cut when budgets are tight. But what does that mean for fundraisers and grant professionals? We are joined by Cam St Omer-Donaldson with Fundraising Everywhere to learn about their study on the impacts of learning and development on job performance and job satisfaction. It’s just what you need to help educate your bosses and boards about your need for continuous learning and engagement with your peers and experts.
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| How To: Tracking Down Data for Needs Statements | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:50:06 | |
Any experienced grant professional will tell you: if you don’t have a need for the grant, there is no need to write the grant. A needs assessment (or problem statement) requires data from reputable sources to show community need for your proposed program or project. This episode spells out where to find such data – from government agencies to your own backyard. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon
SHOW NOTES: U.S. Census QuickFacts Data Tool U.S. Census Bureau YouTube Channel Centers for Disease Control Data Portal Centers for Disease Control WISQARS (Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Better Data for Better Health National Crime Victimization Survey from Bureau of Justice Statistics National Center for Education Statistics | |||
| Unrig the Game | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:58:49 | |
2025 has been a year, and it’s only June. For those working in the nonprofit space, it’s time to unite our voices and lead with courage. Today we’re speaking with organizer Vanessa Priya Daniel about her recently published book, “Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning” so we can learn how to do just that. We’re talking work amongst generations, the work of movement organizations, and the five pieces of advice she has for women leaders. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon
SHOW NOTES: “Coalition Politics: Turning the Century” by Bernice Johnson Reagon WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: “Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning” | |||
| Grantsmanship, Resilience, and Celebrity Philanthropy | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:51:21 | |
Today’s guest said that her career culminated during the pandemic when she was working on her doctorate around nonprofits and organizational resilience during disruptive times. Dr. Brandi Rae Hicks has worked for and with United Way, Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, and many other organizations. These experiences have created a well-rounded grant professional who understands the power of diversifying your funds, relationships in the community, and all the other skills necessary to run a successful nonprofit.
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| How To: Grant Readiness | 29 May 2025 | 00:53:36 | |
What’s the first step of the grant writing process? In what might be a shocking turn of events, it’s not grant writing. So many organizations skip the grant readiness step, and that is to their detriment. If your agency wants to find success in grant seeking and grant management, then you need to take the steps necessary to be ready for those processes. If you are unsure what all this entails, then this episode is for you.
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| Grant Professionals Collaborating | 15 May 2025 | 00:51:21 | |
Collaboration comes in so many shapes and sizes, especially when grant professionals are involved. You can sub-contract for consultants, develop a joint grant proposal, co-author journal articles, co-present workshops and webinars, and so much more. We’re joined by Dana Patterson and Melody Hernandez, two successful grant professionals in the Greater Bay Area, who have found many ways to happily collaborate – and they’re sharing their insights on what makes it successful.
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SHOW NOTES: Greater Bay Area Bi-weekly Coffee Meetup with Dana and Melody – 8:30pm PACIFIC, every other Friday - Grant Professionals Association
WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Dana Patterson, GPC, Director of Development (insert link: (2) Dana Patterson | LinkedIn) Dana’s Email – Grants.dana@gmail.com Kidango (insert link: Kidango | Educating Children, Inspiring Our Future) Melody Hernandez, Founder (insert link: (4) Melody Hernandez | LinkedIn) Root Reach Rise (insert link: Root Reach Rise Inc) | |||
| Grants for Awards & Prizes | 01 May 2025 | 00:36:11 | |
Does your organization have an award or recognition program for your members? Did you ever consider using grants to fund those programs? Well, maybe you should. We are joined by David Lindeman, CFRE, GPC, Director of Grants & Development for the Society for Neuroscience. In his role he manages the organization’s award programs and grant funding, so it’s no wonder he decided to combine the two.
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WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: David Lindeman, CFRE, GPC - (6) David Lindeman, CFRE, GPC | LinkedIn David’s Email – dhlindeman@gmail.com Society for Neuroscience - Society for Neuroscience - Society for Neuroscience - Advancing the Understanding of the Brain and Nervous System | |||
| Imposter Syndrome | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:32:39 | |
Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Our cohosts have. Heck, many grant professionals have. We’re sharing our own experiences, the many types of imposter syndrome, and ways to reduce/eliminate the feeling.
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SHOW NOTES: “Is Imposter Syndrome Holding You Back from Living Your Best Life? Why you still feel like you’re faking when you’ve already made it” written by Arlin Cuncic on September 23, 2024 - Imposter Syndrome: The Five Types, How to Deal With It
Grant Professionals are Leaders – Archived webinar from January 2025 led by Amanda Day & Kimberly Hays de Muga for the Grant Professionals Association – free for GPA members; $49 for everyone else - Grant Professionals are Leaders | Grant Professionals Association | |||
| Ageism Mother&%^$$ | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:50:37 | |
Have you ever been treated as if you couldn’t do a job or a skill because you were too old or too young? Have people stereotyped you because of your generation? Or maybe it was your gender, race, or marital status that caused folks to make assumptions about you? For our guest, Maggie Dennis, she experienced ageism by a client, and she’s sharing her story, other examples, and the fallout of such experiences.
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WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Maggie Dennis - (1) Maggie Dennis | LinkedIn StoryForge - StoryForge | |||
| Changes to OMB’s 2 CFR Part 200 | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:52:28 | |
In October 2024, the latest changes to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (also known as 2 CFR Part 200 or Uniform Guidance) went into effect. Many changes were beneficial to grantees. And while this was recorded before the new administration started making drastic changes in the federal funding landscape, the Uniform Guidance as it stands is in effect until updated again.
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SHOW NOTES: Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 (2 CFR Part 200) – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards – Where to find the most current version (and you should always go with source material over what is aired in a podcast!) - eCFR :: 2 CFR Part 200 -- Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
Update guidance of federal funders, and material used by Fundraising HayDay to help create this episode:
OMB memorandum M-10-11 “Guidance on the Use of Challenges and Prizes to Promote Open Government” issued March 8, 2010 - Memoranda
To learn more about federal grant management, consider registering for the Grant Professionals Associations Next Level Grant University course on grant management - Next Level Grant Training - Grant Professionals Association | |||
| Inclusive Language | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:52:56 | |
When communicating with anyone, language matters. Language is especially important when you serve as grant and/or fundraising professionals who use the written word to explain to funders the needs, successes, and goals of the communities we serve. It is vital we use inclusive language no matter who we are talking about. Joining the conversation is Morgan Carpenter, GPC, a grant writer who focuses on storytelling as a tool to build community awareness and support, as well as India Phoenix and Jamie Rasmussen, by the brujas, whose mission is to create brand culture through intuitive communication strategies. We’re talking about work focused on bringing ALL people along.
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WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS: Morgan Carpenter - (3) Morgan (Vanek) Carpenter | LinkedIn India Phoenix - (3) India Phoenix | LinkedIn Jamie Rasmussen - (3) Jamie (JR) Rasmussen | LinkedIn
by the brujas - Home | By The Brujas LLC
Carpenter Nonprofit Consulting - Carpenter Nonprofit Consulting
Morgan Carpenter’s Book “Prepare for Impact: Everything You Need to Know to Win Grants and Super-Charge Your Nonprofit” – Amazon.com: Prepare for Impact: Everything You Need to Know to Win Grants and Super-Charge Your Nonprofit eBook : Carpenter, Morgan: Kindle Store | |||
| Coaching Up! | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:34:25 | |
Professional coaching can go a long way to improve your work, your team, and your organization. But what does it even mean? We’re talking with John Hall, motivational speaker and performance advisor, about the aspects of his program Coaching Up. At the center of it all is collaborative communication, connecting with people, teamwork, gifts and doubts, taking inventory, and gratitude.
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WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS: John Hall - John Hall | LinkedIn | |||
| Volunteering Your Way to Professional Development | 06 Feb 2025 | 01:05:23 | |
A great way to spread your wings, learn new skills, and gain leadership experience is to get involved with a professional organization. For grant and fundraising professionals, groups like the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), Association of Fundraising Professionals, and National Grant Management Association, are organizations that offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.
During the 2024 GrantSummit we spoke with GPA leaders and volunteers. We’re hearing from folks representing national boards (GPA, Grant Professionals Certification Institute, and Grant Professionals Foundation), the GPA Ethics Committee, GPA Publications Committee, GPA staff, and the inductees of the 2024 Grant Professionals Distinguished Fellows. Learn how you can join a committee or board today.
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SHOW NOTES: Grant Professionals Association’s 2025 GrantSummit Annual Conference - Grant Professionals Association
Grant Professionals Association Committees (Volunteer Opportunities) NOTE: You must be signed in as a GPA member to access this site Committees - Grant Professionals Association
Grant Professionals Association’s Publications Publications - Grant Professionals Association
Grant Professionals Association’s Ethics FAQs Ethics FAQs - Grant Professionals Association
Grant Professionals Certification Institute GPCI – Grant Professionals Certification Institute
Grant Professionals Foundation Grant Professionals Foundation – Strengthening Nonprofits – Advancing The Grant Profession
WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS:
Barb Boggs Headquarters Staff - Grant Professionals Association
Amanda Day (5) Amanda Day, GPC | LinkedIn
Debbie DiVirgilio (5) Debbie DiVirgilio, MNM, GPC, CGT, CCNL | LinkedIn Front Page - DiVirgilio & Associates
Laura Gore
Ericka Harney (5) Dr. Ericka Harney | LinkedIn Harney & Associates - ErickaHarney Home
Shavon Richardson (5) Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC (Grant Writer) | LinkedIn Think and Ink Grant Consulting | Atlanta Grant Writers and Grant Consultants
Tammy Tilzey Innovative Marketing for Nonprofit-Focused Businesses — Willow Peak Consulting
Bernard Turner Bernard Turner | Belmont University
Erin Van Gilder | |||
| Federal Appropriations – They’re Back With a New Name! | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:48:52 | |
If your organization is looking to meet community needs for the benefit of the public, whether it be infrastructure or programming, you can ask your federal elected officials to legislate that project so Congress will send money to fund it. If this sounds familiar, it is. Years ago, it was called earmarks or federal appropriations, but around 2011 this funding source went away (or did it?). Join our very informative conversation with Tonia Brown-Kinzel, GPC, CGMS, for a history lesson on this funding source, plus a step-by-step process for participating in the new process, which is known as Congressionally Directed Spending.
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SHOW NOTES: Senators – Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)
Representatives – Community Projects Funding (CPF)
Tonia’s FY2026 Federal Appropriations Links & Resources
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| Communication is Key | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:43:25 | |
As grant professionals, communication is the root of our work. Not only are we responsible for conveying information through the written word, but we must communicate with a variety of colleagues, subject matter experts, program directors, finance personnel, leaders, elected officials, funders, and more. We’re talking with Michelle Gladieux about the value and importance of communication, plus how we can be direct and vulnerable and diplomatic (through practice) to improve our communication skills.
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WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Michelle Gladieux | |||
| Top 10 Things We’ve Learned About Grants Throughout Our Careers | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:44:00 | |
Amanda and Kimberly have a combined 50+ years of grant work. To say our cohosts have learned a few things along the way is an understatement. They are sharing their top 10 lessons learned along the way – maybe a few of them will resonate with you. | |||
| Morphology: How to Build and Grow Your Grant Consulting Business | 14 Nov 2024 | 01:01:15 | |
For many grant professionals, the leap from working for an organization to starting your own grant and/or fundraising consultancy is a scary one. There are so many questions, from wondering if you should be an LLC or sole proprietor to what to charge and how to market your business.
The Fundraising HayDay cohosts partnered with Allison Boyd, Owner of Boyd Grants, to create Morphology, an on-demand training to help you create a consultancy business that works for you. On the podcast, we are sharing why we leapt into the world of consultancy, how to define success, and what you can expect from Morphology.
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| IRS 990s | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:43:07 | |
Foundation and corporate grants are a funding source for many nonprofit organizations, but since these funders are not required to have a website, your best source of information is their annual Form 990. On that document they are required to share information about their assets, board members, recent grantees, and a few details about how to submit an application (or not if they do not accept unsolicited applications). Sounds easy, right? Oh, if only it were so. Today, we’re discussing where to find what you’re looking for on Form 990s and venting our frustrations when things are not where they’re supposed to be.
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Tax Exempt Organization Search on IRS Website HERE | |||
| Pro Tips for When You Wear All the Hats | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:49:41 | |
Have you ever worked at an organization where you were expected to bring in all the funding plus a million other things? Your title might be Development Director, Grants Administrator, Director of Fundraising, or anything along those lines. But that title alone doesn’t mean you have the time, skills, capacity, and energy to do all the things dumped in your lap. Multi-tasking is a total myth, so we’re here to breakdown how you can be a successful fundraiser while juggling everything else on your plate. Here’s a hint: without outside help, you can’t do it all.
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To better understand the origins of nonprofit work, go back and listen to Fundraising HayDay’s Season 6, Episode 21 – How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations About Race, Bias, and More with Fleur Larsen – How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations About Race, Bias, and More - HayDay Services | |||