HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant management. Part 13: Grant Closeout & Record Retention Sure, I love to celebrate when I hit the submit button. And I really break out the happy dance when I get notice of a...

The Reality Check We All Need: How HR1 Will Impact Our Work I've been digging into the implications of the reconciliation bill that was signed into law this July, and I need to share what I've learned with our community. Amanda and I discussed this in more detail on...

HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant management. Part 12: Subrecipients & Contractors You’re ready to apply for federal funding, and you know your organization cannot implement the project without outside...

I’ve always disliked the first month on a new job. Not that I don’t like the job or the people, but I never like the feeling of not knowing what I’m doing. And when you have no idea where the restroom is, who to talk to for information, or how the copier works, it’s...

HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant management.  Part 11: Davis Bacon, DBE, and More I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before. The day I was told I was the City of Morrow’s first grants administrator; I had all of one...

To get a grant, you must demonstrate a need. And that need should directly reflect the gaps in programs, services, or other resources that your community needs to thrive. Over the next 12-18 months, federal funding will shift dramatically, and your ability to best...

“Your squad is a small group of people you can trust without question. First and foremost, they must be people who fundamentally wish you well and want you to succeed, not just in work, but in life. They must be able to celebrate and be genuinely happy for your...

HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant management. Part 10: Site Visits, Audits, and the OIG As a grant manager with the biggest Type A personality, my worst nightmare is having to scramble for a funder’s site visit...

If you’re anything like me, you could use a solid boost of positive energy and a feel-good story for inspiration. Look or listen no further!  In the most recent episode of the Fundraising HayDay podcast interview, Dr. Brandi Rae Hicks shared her remarkable 25-year...

HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant management. Part 9: Budget Documentation If you’ve listened to any of the Fundraising HayDay Podcast episodes about grant fraud, you’ll notice a pattern. The majority of people...