Fundraising HayDay
A podcast about grants, fundraising, and such.
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You Can See Everything…But Was Any of it Real?
<p>Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for defrauding investors. She invited a film crew to document her life in the 34 days leading up to her time in jail. This meta-documentary has a lot of people talking about Holmes, her partner, and her continued insistence that she’s innocent. It was a wild ride, and we’re here to share all the spoilers!</p> <p> </p> <p>JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY:</p> <p>Become a member of the Patreon</p> <p> </p> <p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Register for the HayDay Grant Manage...
Why Professional Development and Curriculum Matters to Your Nonprofit
<p>Nonprofits all over the world include curriculum standards for their training and programming, but are they doing it well? Danielle Gines, a Learning & Curriculum Systems Specialist, talks the benefits of subject matter experts vs. generalists, asking the right questions, and so much more. Because learning only works if we actually know what we’re talking about.</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>Encore Institute for Social Impact</p> <p>They partner with nonprofit organizations to secure funding, develo...
The Differences Between Federal and Foundation Site Visits
<p>Grant funders often conduct site visits. It’s a great way to ensure funds are being spent properly, programming is on track, and grantees are following policies and procedures. Not all site visits are created equal though – foundations and federal agencies have different purposes and practices when it comes to checking in on their grantees.</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>Encore Institute for Social Impact</p> <p>They partner with nonprofit organizations to secure funding, develop actionab...
Making the Most of Your Nonprofit’s Financial Statements
<p>For small to medium nonprofits, board members and executive directors are often left juggling everything – strategic planning, programming, fundraising, marketing, budgeting…and too often, financial planning is just a box you check before moving on. Stephen Newland of MoneyPath joins us to share insights on working with fractional CFOs, forecasting, and understanding your monthly financial statements as a tool to build a successful nonprofit.</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>Encore Institute for Social Impact</p> <p>They par...
Dealing with Difficult Client Situations
<p>If you’re going to work as a consultant, you need to be comfortable with having uncomfortable conversations. Clients will have unrealistic expectations, strong personalities, and more. How you handle conflict and complications may be what makes or breaks your consulting business.</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>Encore Institute for Social Impact</p> <p>They partner with nonprofit organizations to secure funding, develop actionable strategies, strengthen capacity, and demonstrate results. From health care and human services, to edu...
Standard Attachments: The Paperwork That Makes or Breaks You
<p>Grant writing is such a misnomer. As grant professionals, we spend about 80% of our time working on a million other things. One of the most time-consuming aspects of grant proposal development is creating and gathering all the standard attachments. Some are pretty standard, and some not so much; but a grant requirement is a requirement.</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>Encore Institute for Social Impact</p> <p>They partner with nonprofit organizations to secure funding, develop acti...
AI in Grant Work: Our Two Hot Takes
<p>Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be taking over the world, especially when the written word is involved. But is it the end-all, be-all answer to your grant writing woes? Can you trust it? Should you use it? Truthfully, there’s a lot to weigh, and there is no clear-cut answer.</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>Encore Institute for Social Impact</p> <p>They partner with nonprofit organizations to secure funding, develop actionable strategies, strengthen capacity, and demons...
Ripped from the Headlines: Is the Administration Weaponizing Grant Fraud?
<p>When money is involved, fraud is a possibility. It’s one of the reasons we have so many rules, regulations, and reporting requirements surrounding grant awards: to ensure the funding is spent as intended. And it should be spent as approved in your grant budget. But lately, it seems like this administration is weaponizing grant fraud, and in some cases, simply using it as an excuse to terminate grant programs. We’re sharing recent examples – ripped straight from the headlines.</p> <p> </p> <p>JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY:</p> <p>Become a member of the Patreon</p> <p> </p> <p>CH...
Advocacy for Your Organization, Profession, and Self
<p>Many nonprofits don’t participate in advocacy for fear it will jeopardize their nonprofit states. The truth is, there is a big difference between lobbying and advocacy – and advocacy is allowed. For grant and fundraising professionals, advocating for your organization, your role at work, and yourself is important work.</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>Encore Institute for Social Impact</p> <p>They partner with nonprofit organizations to secure funding, develop actionable strategies, strengthen capacity, and demonstrate results...
Proposed Changes to Uniform Guidance
<p>The Office of Management and Budget proposed many changes to 2 CFR Part 200 (also known as Uniform Guidance) in early June. If approved, changes will significantly impact agencies’ ability to receive and manage federal funding. The comment period closes July 13, 2026.</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>Encore Institute for Social Impact</p> <p>They partner with nonprofit organizations to secure funding, develop actionable strategies, strengthen capacity, and demonstrate results. From health care and human services, to education, youth develo...
