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Fundraising HayDay

fundraisinghayday

A podcast about grants, fundraising, and such.

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Ripped from the Headlines: Federal Funding Scandals...

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/10/30

Nonprofits and grant funding programs exist for public good. But sadly, not all individuals and agencies tasked with the responsibility of safeguarding grant funds follow the rules. Ripped straight from the headlines, from college professors and nonprofit leaders to state governments and retired NFL quarterbacks, we learn that no one is above the law.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: To learn more about today’s stories, read the following

44:44

Advocating for Change: How Nonprofits and Grant Pros...

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/10/16

Many in the grant community have been calling for reform for years. We’re frustrated by inefficient processes, inequitable practices, and systems that waste time and money. But there are organizations in place to help make grant making more just and accessible. Many are highlighted here.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: More Than Grant Writers Crappy Funding Practices Grant Advisor #FixTheForm National Council of Nonprofits

56:43

How to Run Fundraising Events Without Burning Out

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/10/02

You may find this hard to believe, but fundraising events aren’t always the money-making events people think they are. Let’s take a deep dive into how to run events that raise funds without destroying your budget, staff, or sanity in the process.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon

55:50

Unapologetically Profitable with Julie Boll

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/09/25

It’s often a touchy subject for consultants and employees in the nonprofit sector – how much should you charge/be paid for your work? Truthfully, the answer varies based on your education, experience, and know-how. Charging less than your worth because you’re working for a nonprofit does not mean you care more for nonprofits in general or the mission of one nonprofit in particular.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: Julie’s Viral LinkedIn Post Complete

43:11

Permission to Fail

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/09/18

Leadership is vital to the success of any organization. We often talk about it. We often dream about good leadership. But who actually takes the time to study leadership and then help nonprofit leaders really think about how to develop programs that work? Stacy Fitzsimmons, CEO of SNF Writing Solutions, that’s who.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: Master Class on John C. Maxwell’s book “Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn” Code for 50% off is

49:00

Building Your Grant Management Team

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/09/04

To ensure the proper checks and balances of an organization, it takes more than one person to manage your organization’s grants, particularly when federal grant funding is involved. Even if you are the only one with “grant” in your title, it takes a team to get the job done. Let’s talk about all the elements of grant management and who should be a member of your grant management team.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon

01:01:29

Educating Up!

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/08/21

You’re the grant expert for your organization, but chances are you are not the executive director, city manager, superintendent, or other titled leader. And chances are, your boss and board do not understand the ins and outs of the grant world. That means it’s up to you to educate your organization about how it works and how it doesn’t. Educating up is an integral part of your role as a grant professional so everyone is on board for grant success.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a

42:58

The Big Not-so-Beautiful Bill and You: Preparing for...

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/08/07

What is known as the Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025. While this is not a budget bill, its legislation includes tax changes and spending policies that will significantly affect nonprofits, local government, hospitals, communities, and those we serve. It’s always better to understand the storm that is coming so we can best prepare.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: Independent Sector Council of Nonprofits The George Washington

42:44

Fundraising Everywhere

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/07/24

Professional development (or learning and development as it is referred to in the UK) is often the first thing cut when budgets are tight. But what does that mean for fundraisers and grant professionals? We are joined by Cam St Omer-Donaldson with Fundraising Everywhere to learn about their study on the impacts of learning and development on job performance and job satisfaction. It’s just what you need to help educate your bosses and boards about your need for continuous learning and engagement with

50:06

How To: Tracking Down Data for Needs Statements

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/07/10

Any experienced grant professional will tell you: if you don’t have a need for the grant, there is no need to write the grant. A needs assessment (or problem statement) requires data from reputable sources to show community need for your proposed program or project. This episode spells out where to find such data – from government agencies to your own backyard.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: U.S. Census Bureau Fundraising HayDay S6, E6 Episode,

58:49

Unrig the Game

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/06/26

2025 has been a year, and it’s only June. For those working in the nonprofit space, it’s time to unite our voices and lead with courage. Today we’re speaking with organizer Vanessa Priya Daniel about her recently published book, “Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning” so we can learn how to do just that. We’re talking work amongst generations, the work of movement organizations, and the five pieces of advice she has for women leaders.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY

51:21

Grantsmanship, Resilience, and Celebrity Philanthropy

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/06/12

Today’s guest said that her career culminated during the pandemic when she was working on her doctorate around nonprofits and organizational resilience during disruptive times. Dr. Brandi Rae Hicks has worked for and with United Way, Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, and many other organizations. These experiences have created a well-rounded grant professional who understands the power of diversifying your funds, relationships in the community, and all the

53:36

How To: Grant Readiness

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/05/29

What’s the first step of the grant writing process? In what might be a shocking turn of events, it’s not grant writing. So many organizations skip the grant readiness step, and that is to their detriment. If your agency wants to find success in grant seeking and grant management, then you need to take the steps necessary to be ready for those processes. If you are unsure what all this entails, then this episode is for you.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon

51:21

Grant Professionals Collaborating

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/05/15

Collaboration comes in so many shapes and sizes, especially when grant professionals are involved. You can sub-contract for consultants, develop a joint grant proposal, co-author journal articles, co-present workshops and webinars, and so much more. We’re joined by Dana Patterson and Melody Hernandez, two successful grant professionals in the Greater Bay Area, who have found many ways to happily collaborate – and they’re sharing their insights on what makes it successful.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING

36:11

Grants for Awards & Prizes

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/05/01

Does your organization have an award or recognition program for your members? Did you ever consider using grants to fund those programs? Well, maybe you should. We are joined by David Lindeman, CFRE, GPC, Director of Grants & Development for the Society for Neuroscience. In his role he manages the organization’s award programs and grant funding, so it’s no wonder he decided to combine the two.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: WHERE TO FIND

32:39

Imposter Syndrome

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/04/17

Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Our cohosts have. Heck, many grant professionals have. We’re sharing our own experiences, the many types of imposter syndrome, and ways to reduce/eliminate the feeling.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: “Is Imposter Syndrome Holding You Back from Living Your Best Life? Why you still feel like you’re faking when you’ve already made it” written by Arlin Cuncic on September 23, 2024 - Imposter Syndrome: The

50:37

Ageism Mother&%^$$

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/04/03

Have you ever been treated as if you couldn’t do a job or a skill because you were too old or too young? Have people stereotyped you because of your generation? Or maybe it was your gender, race, or marital status that caused folks to make assumptions about you? For our guest, Maggie Dennis, she experienced ageism by a client, and she’s sharing her story, other examples, and the fallout of such experiences.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon WHERE TO FIND OUR

52:28

Changes to OMB’s 2 CFR Part 200

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/03/20

In October 2024, the latest changes to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (also known as 2 CFR Part 200 or Uniform Guidance) went into effect. Many changes were beneficial to grantees. And while this was recorded before the new administration started making drastic changes in the federal funding landscape, the Uniform Guidance as it stands is in effect until updated again.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING

52:56

Inclusive Language

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/03/06

When communicating with anyone, language matters. Language is especially important when you serve as grant and/or fundraising professionals who use the written word to explain to funders the needs, successes, and goals of the communities we serve. It is vital we use inclusive language no matter who we are talking about. Joining the conversation is Maggie Dennis, GPC, a grant writer who focuses on storytelling as a tool to build community awareness and support, as well as India Phoenix and Jamie

34:25

Coaching Up!

Fundraising HayDay ·

2025/02/20

Professional coaching can go a long way to improve your work, your team, and your organization. But what does it even mean? We’re talking with John Hall, motivational speaker and performance advisor, about the aspects of his program Coaching Up. At the center of it all is collaborative communication, connecting with people, teamwork, gifts and doubts, taking inventory, and gratitude.JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: WHERE TO FIND OUR

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