Month: January 2025

High Stress Clients and Federal Appropriations

High Stress Clients and Federal Appropriations

Years ago, when I was trying to grow my consulting business with clients looking to hire someone to help with grant prospect research and proposal development, I was worried about bringing in enough money each month. In response to those fears, I said yes to just...

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Building A Grant Management Team

Building A Grant Management Team

HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant management. Part 2: Building a Grant Management Team Let's get one thing straight: grant management isn't a solo sport, and neither is grant writing. Gone are the days when...

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Communicate Your Way to Winning More Grants

Communicate Your Way to Winning More Grants

If you’ve spent more than 10 minutes talking grants with me, I’ve said that 80% of grant writing is not about actual writing. Communication skills play an essential part in 80% of non-writing. That’s why Amanda and I were thrilled to kick off Season 8 (!) of the...

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Communication is Key
Episode 1

Communication is Key

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,...

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The Critical Role of Effective Grant Management

The Critical Role of Effective Grant Management

HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant management. Part 1: Importance of Grant Management In the complex landscape of nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies, grant management stands as...

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