Grant Writing

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...

HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant management. Part 1: Importance of Grant Management In the complex landscape of nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies, grant management stands as...

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...

If you haven’t heard the origin story of the Fundraising HayDay Podcast, the long story short is this: Kimberly and I were meeting regularly for lunch to discuss the grant world and life in general, we were both feeling stuck in a bit of a rut, and I had recently...

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...

Have you ever noticed a theme or idea that keeps slapping you in the face? It’s almost as if the universe is telling you to sit up and pay attention. No? Just me? Well, it seems like I’m meant to contemplate my last (nearly) 25 years in the grants profession with the...

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 you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant development. Part 9: Typical Attachments  If you’ve ever been in a training session about grant proposal development with my HayDay Services Co-Founder Kimberly, you’ve heard her...

During the 2024 GrantSummit, hosted by the Grant Professionals Association, I had the distinct pleasure of being officially inducted into the Grant Professionals 2024 Class of Distinguished Fellows. I knew I would be recognized during the opening session, along with...

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...