Grant Writing

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...

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...

Ageism isn't just about silvering hair, wrinkling, or having a man your age address you with the dreaded term “young lady.” IYKYK. If you don’t, ask me how I know… Instead, ageism is a multifaceted issue that affects everyone, from young professionals in their...

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...

HayDay Services is bringing you a series of "how-to" articles related to successful grant management. Part 4: Importance of Risk Management Like eating broccoli, bike helmets, changing air filters, and replacing aged smoke detector batteries, risk management for...

I never thought that a podcast can actually predict the future, but our newest Fundraising HayDay episode all about the power and need for inclusive language was recorded at the 2024 Grant Summit in November. Amanda and I had the privilege of interviewing three...

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...

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...