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...
Are you a fan of awards, and maybe even awards shows? I totally am. I used to attend an Oscar best picture marathon with friends. The two Saturdays before Oscar night, you’d find me at the local AMC, watching five movies a day, because it was so much more fun to watch...
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...
If I can leave you with one thought today, it’s this: No matter how put together, impressive, knowledgeable, or successful someone appears, they don’t have it all figured out. And yet it’s so easy to think everyone else knows what they are doing, while I am alone on...
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.
HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant management. Part 7: Procurement One afternoon I needed a break from the tedium of putting words on a page for hours on end, so I headed down to see my friends in the Special...
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...
HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant management. Part 6: Importance of Internal Controls So often, when we think about grant management, we focus on reporting, reimbursement requests, and documenting all the work...
HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant management. Part 5: OMB Changes If you manage federal grants in any way, shape, or form, then the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
If you haven’t heard the origin story of the Fundraising HayDay Podcast, the long story short is this: Kimberly and I were meeting regularly for lunch to discuss the grant world and life in general, we were both feeling stuck in a bit of a rut, and I had recently...
Have you ever noticed a theme or idea that keeps slapping you in the face? It’s almost as if the universe is telling you to sit up and pay attention. No? Just me? Well, it seems like I’m meant to contemplate my last (nearly) 25 years in the grants profession with the...
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.
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