Kimberly Hays de Muga

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...

The grant world can be intense—never more so than right now, as we’re on the cusp of dramatic changes in federal funding, possible profound changes to nonprofits’ statuses, and so much more. Between shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and the constant pressure to...

Whether you’re a steadfast resolution writer or a tomorrow is another day kind of person, it’s hard to resist the beginning of a New Year as a chance to start afresh. There’s a surprising connection between writing grants and setting New Year's resolutions. Here's...

Grant management means so much more than tracking dollars spent—when done well, it’s an ongoing strategic process of communication, documentation, and dedication. To encourage long-term grant-seeking success, sound grant management is a comprehensive process that...

HayDay Services is bringing y ou a series of "how-to" articles related to successful grant development. Part 8: Sustainability On more extensive grant proposals, there’s almost always at least one of those dreaded questions: “How will your agency continue this program...

As a development director, city clerk, or solo grant writer, you may often find yourself juggling multiple responsibilities and facing increasing demands on your time and energy. The pressure to do more with less in the workplace or in the heavily staged photos that...

Picture mentorship as a cozy sweater – most folks think you only need it when fresh out of college and shivering in the cold winds of the "real world." But slipping into the comfy career cardigan of mentorship never goes out of style. Over the past 28 years, I have...

HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant development. Part 5: Goals & Objectives Goals and Objectives are a kind of shorthand for an entire grant proposal. In fact, writing goals and objectives really doesn’t feel...

HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant development. Part 4: Budgets When I first started writing grants, budgets were the last thing I wanted to deal with. My focus was on using words to convey needs and telling...

Securing a large grant feels like hitting the jackpot—making all the hard work worth it. But the real work is just beginning. Bigger isn't always better when it comes to grant funding. Grant funding can provide much-needed resources for programs, but often comes with...