HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant management. Part 3: Managing Public vs. Private Grants When teaching an intensive federal grant management workshop, I often look out and see one of two reactions: eyes glazed...
While I’m a big believer in professional development to improve my skills as a grant professional, it actually took the suggestion of my business partner, Kimberly, to even consider the idea of hiring a professional coach. I don’t know what my holdup was. Actually, I...
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...
My childhood was blessed. I was born into a family of readers, and both my parents encouraged my love of the written word. My parents also taught me that words have power. I can choose to use my words for good or not. Either way, my words have consequences. There is a...
For many grant professionals, we are the only one with “grant” in our title at our organization. That means there are often few (or maybe zero) positions for advancement, unless we want to move into a different line of work. I know grant professionals who have been...
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...
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