Fundraising HayDay
A podcast about grants, fundraising, and such.
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Capital Campaigns Demystified
<p>If you’ve worked at a nonprofit long enough, you’ve been involved with a capital campaign. Whether you’re raising capital for a new building, large piece of equipment, or infrastructure galore, these projects are often in addition to your typical duties. Steven Shattuck of Capital Campaign Pro joins us to share insights and advice on running a successful capital campaign, all while maintaining your other roles and responsibilities.</p> <p> </p> <p>JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY:</p> <p>Become a member of the Patreon</p> <p> </p> <p>CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR:</p> <p>GrantGuru</p> <p>Use...
Capacity Building: A Funder's Perspective
<p>It’s rare to find a funder fully invested in nonprofits - not just funding their work, but also investing in their growth and development. The Tracy Family Foundation is “growing a legacy of generosity to help communities thrive and families flourish.” They not only fund traditional capacity building training, but offer specific trainings and workshops for their grantees related to helping organizations grow their leadership, management, programs/strategies, financial health, and external evaluation abilities.</p> <p> </p> <p>JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY:</p> <p>Become a member of the Patreon</p> <p> </p> <p>CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR...
Getting the Information You Need: How to Gather Grant Content from Co-Workers, Clients, and Partners
<p>If you’re a grant professional, you need information from other people. Grant proposals require data, stories, documents, and so much more. It’s never a solo sport. But getting the information you need to put together a quality proposal is sometimes the hardest part of the job.</p> <p> </p> <p>JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY:</p> <p>Become a member of the Patreon</p> <p> </p> <p>CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR:</p> <p>GrantGuru</p> <p>Use discount code HAYDAY963 for 20% off your subscription</p> <p> </p> <p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Fundraising HayDay Podcast Episode reference...
Beyond Nonprofits: Organizations Transforming Communities
<p>When we talk about nonprofits, most of us assume we mean the 501(c)3 varieties. But that’s not the only mechanism available to organizations looking to build a better world. Let’s dive into the many organizations and groups doing community-centered work, often right alongside nonprofits.</p> <p> </p> <p>JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY:</p> <p>Become a member of the Patreon</p> <p> </p> <p>CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR:</p> <p>GrantGuru</p> <p>Use discount code HAYDAY963 for 20% off your subscription</p>
Grant Writing is Fundraising
<p>Fundraising and Grant Writing – people often think they are two different things. But the truth is simple: grant writing is one aspect of fundraising, along with things like individual donors, major gifts, special events, and more. Let’s talk best practices so all fundraising works in tandem.</p> <p> </p> <p>JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY:</p> <p>Become a member of the Patreon</p> <p> </p> <p>CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR:</p> <p>GrantGuru</p> <p>Use discount code HAYDAY963 for 20% off your subscription</p>
Building Successful Funder Relationships
<p>Spoiler alert: grant writing is so much more than writing. Building and maintaining funder relationships is a big part of your role as a grant and/or nonprofit professional. We’re joined by Carolyn Caldwell to talk about how to best build such relationships.</p> <p> </p> <p>JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY:</p> <p>Become a member of the Patreon</p> <p> </p> <p>CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR:</p> <p>GrantGuru</p> <p>Use discount code HAYDAY963 for 20% off your subscription</p> <p> </p> <p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p> </p> <p>WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST:</p> <p>Caroly...
Why Commission Based Fees are Unethical for Grant Writers
<p>Can I just charge you a percentage of the grant once it gets awarded? If you’ve worked long enough as a consultant, you’ve gotten that question at least once. Today we’re sharing why that is against the grant professional code of ethics, and how to handle the conversation when it comes up.</p> <p> </p> <p>JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY:</p> <p>Become a member of the Patreon</p> <p> </p> <p>CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR:</p> <p>GrantGuru</p> <p>Use discount code HAYDAY963 for 20% off your subscription</p> <p> </p> <p>SHOW NOTES:</p> ...
Navigating Grant Writing as an Employee
<p>When you are an employee charged with fundraising through grant proposal development, what are your roles and responsibilities? Your position in the org chart, who you report to, and your role as a leader all affect your ability to build a grants team and a successful grant program. We’re sharing insights on what works best, how to educate up, and more.</p> <p> </p> <p>JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY:</p> <p>Become a member of the Patreon</p> <p> </p> <p>CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR:</p> <p>GrantGuru</p> <p>Use discount code HAYDAY963 for 20% off your s...
Navigating Banned Words in Federal Grants
<p>What is a grant proposal other than a string of words that describe, show, influence, educate, and move mountains? In 2025 we started to see a dramatic shift in language found in executive orders, grant guidelines, and more. Are some words really banned? And if so, how do we move forward as writers?</p> <p> </p> <p>JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY:</p> <p>Become a member of the Patreon</p> <p> </p> <p>CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR:</p> <p>GrantGuru</p> <p>Use discount code HAYDAY963 for 20% off your subscription</p> <p> </p> <p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Head...
The State of Federal Grants, Part 2: Implications & Moving Forward
<p>In part 2 of the state of federal grants, we’re focusing on the implications of 2025 and how we can move forward. Tremendous cuts to federal research, disruption of essential human services, and a halt to services for at-risk individuals hit communities hard. It’s not just money lost but needed services. It’s time to have frank conversations about how we can move forward in 2026 and beyond.</p> <p> </p> <p>JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY:</p> <p>Become a member of the Patreon</p> <p> </p> <p>CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR:</p> <p>GrantGuru</p> <p>Use discount c...
