Grant Writing

Kimberly and I often preach that grant writing is NOT a solo sport, so it should come as no surprise that grant management isn’t either. In fact, we are preaching all about this on the latest Fundraising HayDay episode. Whether you are a team of grant professionals at...

If you’ve been reading this newsletter long enough or have listened to our Fundraising HayDay podcast, you know that Amanda is the nice one, right? So let me sling some slang to get us started. I wanna hold your hand while I say this with my whole chest and my...

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before…You're in a board meeting when the chair suddenly lights up and declares, "I just read that MacKenzie Scott gave away $2 billion last year! We should apply for one of her grants for our new community center!" The room buzzes...

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...