Grant Writing

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...

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...

As we are writing this blog post, things are changing left and right. This is our most up-to-date information as of January 29, 2025, at 1:36 pm Eastern. And no, we are not being overly dramatic, things are changing by the hour this week, so it’s important to note the...

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...

HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant management. Part 2: Building a Grant Management Team Let's get one thing straight: grant management isn't a solo sport, and neither is grant writing. Gone are the days when...