Fundraising HayDay
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsA podcast about grants, fundraising, and such.
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Critical Thinking Skills for Finding the Right Grant Fit
April 04, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBGrant funding is out there. In 2022, foundations gave $105.2 BILLION and corporations $29.5 BILLION. In Fiscal Year 2023, the federal government awarded $1.7 TRILLION in federal discretionary resources. So how do you wade through all those funding opportunities to find the right fit for your organization? We’re walking you through the process today. If you are in need of resources to help conduct your grant prospect research, here are a few: S1, E7 Fundraising HayDay Podcast – Grant Prospe...
Professional Development Builds Leadership, Philanthropy, and More
March 21, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes - 50.2 MBDuring the 2023 #GrantSummit hosted by the Grant Professionals Association, our cohosts interviewed a variety of leaders in the grant field. They shared their experiences, insights, and words of wisdom related to a number of themes ranging from giving back to the profession, leadership, philanthropy, professionalism, volunteering, professional development, and more. Hear key takeaways from each of our esteemed guests: Bernard Turner, GPC, Associate Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Be...
Successful Grant Management for the Win!
March 07, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes - 56.3 MBSo many people are focused on getting the grant. But then it’s awarded. Now what? Grant management is a key component to keeping your grant awards AND getting future grant awards. Join our conversation with Rachel Werner and Lucy Morgan of MyFedTrainer.com about all things grant management. We’re talking tips for good management, Uniform Guidance, advice for organizations who are new to federal grant funding, and more.
Breaking Down Silos Between Grants and Development
February 22, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes - 48.5 MBGrant writing, just like fundraising, is very relational. The truth is that people give to people. This is why we are talking to Kara D. Mostowy, CFRE, GPC, Chief Development Officer of The Watson Institutehttps://www.thewatsoninstitute.org/. We are working to break down the silos between fundraisers and grant professionals. The more we can work together, the better we can fund the good work of our organizations.
Grant Writing Pro Tips
February 08, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutes - 45.4 MBWith a combined 50+ years of grant writing experience, our cohosts know their way around a grant proposal. Today they are sharing writing tips based on lessons learned, sometimes the hard way. Whether you are new to the grant field or have been doing this a few decades yourself, we are covering a plethora of tips and tricks to help you effectively develop your grant proposals.
Productivity Tips From Your Nerdy Best Friend
January 25, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 35.8 MBTech tools abound to make the lives and work of grant professionals easier. But some of the tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), can be scary and overwhelming. If you are not an early adopter of technology, then have we got the nerd who jumps in and figures it out for you, so you don’t have to. Today we are talking to Beth Z, Your Nerdy Best Friend. She’s got great advice and more to share. Listen and put something new to use today!
AI and Its Place in the Grant World
January 11, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes - 55.8 MBThe use of artificial Intelligence tools for writing is a hot topic of discussion in the grant and fundraising community these days. Questions abound about the efficacy, ethical boundaries, and inherent bias associated with AI. Join our discussion with Philip Deng, Cofounder and CEO of Grantable, about how we can best use this tool in a way that makes sense for our work.
Top Ten Favorite Moments of Fundraising HayDay!
December 07, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 50.4 MBThis year’s Top Ten list is a retrospective of our past 5 years of the podcast. We are taking a walk down memory, reminiscing about favorite moments, interviews, and topics that put a smile on our face.
Celebrating 5 Years of Fundraising HayDay!
November 16, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 31.6 MBSeason 1 of Fundraising HayDay was launched in November 2018. This month (November 2023) marks our 5-year anniversary. We are celebrating with memories and guests who love and support the show.
Reasons Your Application Gets Denied
October 26, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 49.3 MBIn grant trainings, we often talk about the many mistakes grant professionals make that cause grant applications to be denied – from missing deadlines to forgetting necessary attachments. Today we’re covering those reasons, but we are also reviewing the impact of funders, their processes, and their decisions that negatively impact our grant success. Join us as we review the top 5 reasons your grant proposals are denied. Lessons learned will help future applications.
How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations About Race, Bias, and More
October 12, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 50.9 MBIt can be uncomfortable to talk about race. But you need to push past your own comfort level and bias and be part of the conversation. As grant and fundraising professionals, social justice and equity play a role in the work we all do, no matter our organization or mission. To best serve our communities, we must be prepared to have difficult conversations, talk about inequities, and recognize our own bias. Fleur Larsen works with organizations to shift workplace culture to produce results, a...
Websites: Every Funder Needs One
September 28, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 62.9 MBOne of the most frustrating aspects of grant prospect research is the lack of transparency and information provided by private funders. Sure, foundations and corporations are required to file an annual 990, but those are a year or two behind the curve and often provide very little information about their application process. Imagine if every funder had a website! It’s a win-win situation. Applicants can find funders who align with their work, and foundations will receive applications that ar...
DEI, Black Philanthropy, and Building Bridges
September 14, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 49.3 MBBuilding community, understanding culture, and recognizing prejudices is such a vital part of being a better human. This is an ongoing conversation, and today we are happy to continue that conversation with Kia Jarmon. We’re talking about conflict, different perspectives, and learned experiences and how we can best bring it all together in our own organizations and communities. If you’re a grant professional who does not understand the community for which you are writing grant proposals, how...
Know Your Worth
August 31, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 84.9 MBWhether you work as a grant professional employed by an organization or as a grant consultant, it is important to understand the skills, knowledge, and expertise you bring to the table. If you do not understand your own value, no one else will. We spoke with DeaRonda Harrison, Founder and President of June First Firm, about what we wish we had known starting out in this profession, career building, responding to those who say your prices are too high, and so much more.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
August 17, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 65.4 MBIn November 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Job Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). It provides $1.2 Trillion in federal funding designed to transform, enhance, and augment all sorts of vital projects across the country. To get you acquainted with the funding we are talking Justice40, sharing resources, and more.
City on a Hill Milwaukee: On a Mission to Break the Cycle of Generational Poverty
August 03, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 73.9 MBHuman service organizations the world over work tirelessly to feed, clothe, house, and care for our communities. In Milwaukee, one nonprofit is bring the full resources of the city to bear in order to end generational poverty. Join our conversation with City on a Hill's CEO, Art Serna, as he shares their approach of holistic programming, collaboration, diversified funding, and community engagement.
How to Read a Federal RFP
July 20, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 89.7 MBFederal funders always produce a set of guidelines with each grant application. They are known by a variety of names, depending on the funding agency, from Request for Proposal (RFP) to NOFO (Notice of Funding Opportunity) and many acronyms in between. Grant professionals must understand how to read each RFP to ensure eligiblity and competiveness of the organization applying, as well as the requirements for a quality proposal.
From Grant Funder to Grant Consultant
July 06, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 68.4 MBToday we are interviewing Shavonn Richardson, CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. She has done all the things in the grant world: started her own nonprofit, worked for a foundation to award grants to nonprofits, and finally grant consultant. We talk entrepreneurship, leadership, and all things grant work.
Grant Work: Hiring an Employee vs. a Consultant
June 22, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 81.7 MBYour organization is ready to tackle the realm of grants, but you need the assistance of a grant professional. Should you hire an employee or consultant? Hear the pros and cons of each, because the answer will vary based on your organization's needs and fundraising goals.
A Direct Approach to In-Direct Costs
June 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBMost federal grant programs will allow in-direct cost rates. But what is it? How does your organization get one? What does it fund? The process is complicated and has many moving parts, which is why we brought in an expert. Join our discussion with Karen Norris, Principal of Kanoco, as we get our questions answers and navigate the complex world of federal in-direct cost rates.
How To: Video Marketing for Social Good
May 25, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 73.2 MBToday we are joined by Erin Goodier, of Goodier Creative, who works with nonprofits on a mission to change the world for the better. She spends her time using videos to tell stories that connect your organization with your audience, whether the world at large or a specific funder. Join our conversation which includes a bit of video 101 training and understanding how to find the right videographer to fit your organization's budget.
What I Wish My Boss Knew About Grants
May 11, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 97.7 MBWhat do you do when the person you report to has no idea how the grant world works? It happens more than you think, and it can be frustrating for both parties! Today we're covering all the things we wish our boss knew about grants and sharing some tips on how to educate them about the role grant professionals play in our organizations.
Introverts & Extroverts & Learning From Each Other
April 27, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 70.6 MBAre you an introvert or an extrovert? What about your colleagues? How you operate in the world, interact with your co-workers, find your strength, and recharge will vary, depending on which side of the coin you are. Our cohosts, an introvert and extrovert, share how they learned to work together and learned from one another through their differences. Could be the start of a beautiful discussion with your colleagues.
Leadership Isn’t Perfection
April 13, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 83 MBNonprofit leadership is not for the faint of heart. Our work is messy, imperfect, inspiring, engaging, and everything in between. So how do we lead well, while acknowledging our faults and flaws? Join our conversation with Julie Boll, Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator, about courage-building work in the nonprofit sector.
Ripped from the Headlines: CARES Act Funding, the IRS, and Other Grant Management Woes
March 30, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 78.5 MBIt's our annual ripped from the headline's episode. We are sharing recent news articles that detail the improper care of grant funding by government agencies and nonprofits. This year, we're also showcasing an IRS mishap revolving around the creation of fake nonprofits. Join us for the stories, stay to learn what NOT to do in your nonprofit grant work. These are important lessons learned the hard way.
Show Me the Data
March 16, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 68.6 MBHow do you tell your community's story, showing the need to funders and donors alike? You show them the data, of course! But how do you find the most current, relevant data? Look no further than the U.S. Census Bureau. We are joined by Data Dissemination Specialist Marilyn E. Stephens to learn where and how to start your quest for using data to put together a statistical profile to compliment your local knowledge.
What Can Elected Officials Do For You?
March 02, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 62.1 MBWhether you work for a local government, nonprofit, university, or another organization seeking grant funds, do not overlook the assistance elected officials can offer. Support letters, grant research, and federal appropriations are just a few examples of the assistance they provide.
How to Create a Healthy Nonprofit Culture
February 16, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 74.4 MBWhat nonprofit doesn't want to expand their fundraising opportunities? But to be successful, it must first create a healthy culture for its employees, donors, board members, and community served. Today we're talking to Andrew Olsen, Senior Vice President of Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker, about examining ourselves, having realistic conversations, and putting in the work.
How To: Evaluation
February 02, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 96.9 MBMost funders want to know two things: did the organization do what they promised in the grant application and did they meet their listed goals and objectives. Evaluations are a key component of grant funded programs, and we're sharing tips on writing the evaluation section of a proposal and carrying through with your work during the management phase. In addition, we're celebrating Fundraising HayDay's 100th episode!
Partnering on Large Scale Proposals
January 19, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 60.1 MBWhat do you do if the perfect grant application comes along, but you don't have the bandwidth to tackle it all on your own? Consider finding a partner or some extra sets of hands to help you get the job done. Even if you are a grant consultant of one, a fellow solo-preneur may be the perfect solution. Check out how cohost Kimberly tackled and won her largest grant award of her career ($25M) thanks to collaborating with a fellow grant professional who had the right client, right grant, but no...
Stop Chasing the Money
January 05, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 39.5 MBWhile there are hundreds of thousands of grant opportunities in the United States, not every funder or application fits the mission and need of your organization. Rather than wasting time chasing after dollars you will never win, consider a targeted approach to your grant seeking. We'll tell you how.
The Top Ten Productivity Tools Used by Our #GrantProBookClub
December 08, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBWe switched up this year's top ten favorite things list by asking each member of the Grant Pro Book Club (of which we're members) for their favorite productivity tool. We're sharing a wide variety of tech of other means used by grant pros, each with 10+ years of experience in the field. It's a great way to plan for success in 2023 and beyond.
Strategic Grants & Fundraising for the Win: Play the Long Game
November 10, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBWorking in the nonprofit sector means we focus on wealth and charitable donations, while juggling sustainability, investments, and the future. Today we are talking to fundraising expert Cherian Koshy about planned giving, stock transfers, decolonizing non-profit strategic planning, and so much more. He knows the artful balance of doing the work today while planning for the future needs of your community.
Get More Productive By Doing Less
October 27, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 99.6 MBProductivity tools are always helpful, but sometimes it feels like the product is running you instead of you running the product. Today we are talking about the things that distract us from getting the work done and ways in which you can enhance your productivity by focusing on the work.
Entrepreneurship and You
October 13, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 84.4 MBYou have a brilliant idea, but how do you bring it to market? Today we are talking to Gauri Manglik, CEO & Co-Founder of Instrumentl, a tool for nonprofits to get matched with the right funders while tracking and managing their grants. She shares how Instrumentl was first imagined, developed, and launched - it is a great learning experience for anyone wondering what tips and tricks an entrepreneur would share about their product beginnings, launch, and continued success.
Grant Makers Gone Right
September 29, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 83.3 MBWe spend many episodes dreaming of the way we WISH funders would operate - and today we are flipping the script. Learn about funders who are doing things right, earning praise from grant professionals far and wide. Plus, learn how you can lift up those funders who deserve all our praise and recognition. It's a great way to set an example for the hundreds of thousands of others who should step up their game.
Readers Make Better Writers
September 15, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 103 MBYour Fundraising HayDay cohosts are big believers that reading is a vital component to quality writing skills. We share what reading does for your vocabulary, sentence structure, and so much more. Whether you love paperback books, audio books, newspapers, magazines, grant proposals, letters, or any reading medium, the written word is a powerful thing that impacts our own writing.
Working with Your Board of Directors
September 01, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBIf you work in the nonprofit profession, you will interact with your organization's board of directors. They are instrumental in your fundraising efforts, but that does not mean they are seasoned fundraisers and grant seekers themselves. So how do you best interact with your board towards building a flourishing collaboration? The Board Pro, Christal M. Cherry, joins us with some incredible advice, insights, and positive framework for doing just that.
Storytelling: The Power of One
August 18, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBWhether you develop grant proposals or work with donors, we are all storytellers. And it's vital that we share the same messages about our organization, the community we serve, and the work we do. T. Clay Buck knows a thing or two about the power of messaging, and he shares insights on how we can all work together to get the job done.
Career Paths for Grant and Fundraising Professionals
August 04, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBDana Schuler Drummond has a long and storied career in the field of grants and fundraising. She writes grant proposals; she teaches nonprofit courses at a local college; and she developed a grant management software tool when her post-it system failed her. No two people have the same career trajectory, but Dana has a story that will resonate with us all.
How NOT to Lead a Grant Workshop
July 21, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBDear funders, we appreciate when you offer a grant workshop. It is ALWAYS helpful to learn more about an upcoming application process and have the opportunity to ask questions of you. But not all funder-led workshops are created equal. Join us as we talk about the aspects of these workshops that drive every grant professional to bang their head against the wall, and hear our dream world about the perfect workshop experience.
Capital Campaign Tips
July 07, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBThese days, grant professionals and fundraisers are often asked to tag team on capital campaigns. When raising a significant amount of money in a set time frame for a new building, large technology upgrade, an endowment, a fleet of new vehicles, or any other large-scaled project, it is typically all hands-on deck. We're offering a step-by-step process, highlighting how grants can and should play a role in the process.
Other Duties as Assigned: Writing Grants When It’s Not in Your Title
June 23, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBYou have probably been there before. You already have a full-time job as a teacher, firefighter, major gifts manager, city clerk, accountant, volunteer coordinator, or "fill-in-the-blank job" here. One day your boss comes in and adds grant research and writing to your other duties as assigned. You don't even know where to begin, much less how to submit a completed grant proposal. Trust us when we say, you are not the only individual in this position. We're talking with Joy Day, the Mayor of ...
Building More Inclusive Relationships with Stakeholders
June 09, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBAs grant and fundraising professionals, we work with colleagues, boards, partners, other nonprofit agencies, funders, donors, and many other stakeholders. Our job is so much more than bringing in funding. If we are serious about building diversity, equity, and inclusion, we need to build better relationships with all our community stakeholders - making the funding world a better place for every recipient. Don't know how to start? We have a few tips.
How To: Sustainability
May 26, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBIt's the dreaded question most funders ask: how are you going to sustain this program when the grant is over? If we are being brutally honest, the answer is probably to write another grant. But we want to be funded, so a more comprehensive and multi-faceted answer is required. Learn all about the benefits of collaboration, fundraising, and more to create the best sustainability answer possible.
Good Enough Now
May 12, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBThe work is piling up - grant deadlines, conference presentations, a new capital campaign, the next fundraising gala, and other duties as assigned. You feel like you're a jack of all trades, but a master of none. How do you get to the place where you feel good enough and are okay with that? Join our conversation with Jess Pettitt, author of Good Enough Now, as she shares how to "do the best we can with what we have some of the time."
Writing Tight for Character Counts
April 28, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBYou know the drill. A funder asks a series of questions, then gives you anywhere from 100 to 1,000 CHARACTERS to answer each question. When you have a million things to share, but a very limited space to do so, how do you fit it all in? Today we're talking writing tight.
Fundraising Across the Pond
April 13, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBSure, we all speak English, but are we talking about the same thing? Fundraising is not an exclusively American thing, so we are talking to our friend across the pond. David Burgess, and his firm Apollo Fundraising, provides consultancy, training, and support to arts and cultural organizations. Turns out, we have more in common than we think - and more to learn from one another in getting the job done well.
Grants Gone Wrong
March 31, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 70.4 MBIt's the Fundraising HayDay annual episode that is ripped from the headlines. We are talking grant fraud stories and the consequences that happen when the rules are broken. We've got stories about a university professor and a local mayor. We're also following up on a story from last year's episode about the Tennessee state senator who was accused of using federal grant funds for personal gain.
How To: Goals and Objectives
March 17, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBMost every grant proposal requires the creation of goal(s) and objective(s) to demonstrate the change your program will bring about during the grant period. If you have ever wondered how to come up with specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-oriented objectives, this is the episode for you.