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5 days ago
Changes to OMB’s 2 CFR Part 200
5 days ago
5 days ago
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.
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SHOW NOTES:
Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 (2 CFR Part 200) – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards – Where to find the most current version (and you should always go with source material over what is aired in a podcast!) - eCFR :: 2 CFR Part 200 -- Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
Update guidance of federal funders, and material used by Fundraising HayDay to help create this episode:
- Housing and Urban Development - https://hudgov-my.sharepoint.com/personal/daniel_s_celaya_hud_gov/Documents/2 CFR 200 Changes 2020 vs 2024 breakdown
- Environmental Protection Agency - What’s New in the Uniform Grants Guidance 2024 Revision to 2 CFR 200 | US EPA
- Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs - 2024 Part 200 Uniform Requirements Updates
OMB memorandum M-10-11 “Guidance on the Use of Challenges and Prizes to Promote Open Government” issued March 8, 2010 - Memoranda
To learn more about federal grant management, consider registering for the Grant Professionals Associations Next Level Grant University course on grant management - Next Level Grant Training - Grant Professionals Association

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Inclusive Language
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
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 Morgan Carpenter, GPC, a grant writer who focuses on storytelling as a tool to build community awareness and support, as well as India Phoenix and Jamie Rasmussen, by the brujas, whose mission is to create brand culture through intuitive communication strategies. We’re talking about work focused on bringing ALL people along.
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WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS:
Morgan Carpenter - (3) Morgan (Vanek) Carpenter | LinkedIn
India Phoenix - (3) India Phoenix | LinkedIn
Jamie Rasmussen - (3) Jamie (JR) Rasmussen | LinkedIn
by the brujas - Home | By The Brujas LLC
Carpenter Nonprofit Consulting - Carpenter Nonprofit Consulting
Morgan Carpenter’s Book “Prepare for Impact: Everything You Need to Know to Win Grants and Super-Charge Your Nonprofit” – Amazon.com: Prepare for Impact: Everything You Need to Know to Win Grants and Super-Charge Your Nonprofit eBook : Carpenter, Morgan: Kindle Store

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Coaching Up!
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
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.
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John Hall - John Hall | LinkedIn

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Volunteering Your Way to Professional Development
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
A great way to spread your wings, learn new skills, and gain leadership experience is to get involved with a professional organization. For grant and fundraising professionals, groups like the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), Association of Fundraising Professionals, and National Grant Management Association, are organizations that offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.
During the 2024 GrantSummit we spoke with GPA leaders and volunteers. We’re hearing from folks representing national boards (GPA, Grant Professionals Certification Institute, and Grant Professionals Foundation), the GPA Ethics Committee, GPA Publications Committee, GPA staff, and the inductees of the 2024 Grant Professionals Distinguished Fellows. Learn how you can join a committee or board today.
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SHOW NOTES:
Grant Professionals Association’s 2025 GrantSummit
Annual Conference - Grant Professionals Association
Grant Professionals Association Committees (Volunteer Opportunities)
NOTE: You must be signed in as a GPA member to access this site
Committees - Grant Professionals Association
Grant Professionals Association’s Publications
Publications - Grant Professionals Association
Grant Professionals Association’s Ethics FAQs
Ethics FAQs - Grant Professionals Association
Grant Professionals Certification Institute
GPCI – Grant Professionals Certification Institute
Grant Professionals Foundation
Grant Professionals Foundation – Strengthening Nonprofits – Advancing The Grant Profession
WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS:
Barb Boggs
Headquarters Staff - Grant Professionals Association
Amanda Day
(5) Amanda Day, GPC | LinkedIn
Debbie DiVirgilio
(5) Debbie DiVirgilio, MNM, GPC, CGT, CCNL | LinkedIn
Front Page - DiVirgilio & Associates
Laura Gore
Ericka Harney
(5) Dr. Ericka Harney | LinkedIn
Harney & Associates - ErickaHarney Home
Shavon Richardson
(5) Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC (Grant Writer) | LinkedIn
Think and Ink Grant Consulting | Atlanta Grant Writers and Grant Consultants
Tammy Tilzey
Innovative Marketing for Nonprofit-Focused Businesses — Willow Peak Consulting
Bernard Turner
Bernard Turner | Belmont University
Erin Van Gilder

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Federal Appropriations – They’re Back With a New Name!
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
If your organization is looking to meet community needs for the benefit of the public, whether it be infrastructure or programming, you can ask your federal elected officials to legislate that project so Congress will send money to fund it. If this sounds familiar, it is. Years ago, it was called earmarks or federal appropriations, but around 2011 this funding source went away (or did it?). Join our very informative conversation with Tonia Brown-Kinzel, GPC, CGMS, for a history lesson on this funding source, plus a step-by-step process for participating in the new process, which is known as Congressionally Directed Spending.
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SHOW NOTES:
Senators – Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)
Representatives – Community Projects Funding (CPF)
Tonia’s FY2026 Federal Appropriations Links & Resources
WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Tonia Brown-Kinzel

Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Communication is Key
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
As grant professionals, communication is the root of our work. Not only are we responsible for conveying information through the written word, but we must communicate with a variety of colleagues, subject matter experts, program directors, finance personnel, leaders, elected officials, funders, and more. We’re talking with Michelle Gladieux about the value and importance of communication, plus how we can be direct and vulnerable and diplomatic (through practice) to improve our communication skills.
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WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Michelle Gladieux

Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Top 10 Things We’ve Learned About Grants Throughout Our Careers
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Amanda and Kimberly have a combined 50+ years of grant work. To say our cohosts have learned a few things along the way is an understatement. They are sharing their top 10 lessons learned along the way – maybe a few of them will resonate with you.

Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Morphology: How to Build and Grow Your Grant Consulting Business
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
For many grant professionals, the leap from working for an organization to starting your own grant and/or fundraising consultancy is a scary one. There are so many questions, from wondering if you should be an LLC or sole proprietor to what to charge and how to market your business.
The Fundraising HayDay cohosts partnered with Allison Boyd, Owner of Boyd Grants, to create Morphology, an on-demand training to help you create a consultancy business that works for you. On the podcast, we are sharing why we leapt into the world of consultancy, how to define success, and what you can expect from Morphology.

Thursday Oct 31, 2024
IRS 990s
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Foundation and corporate grants are a funding source for many nonprofit organizations, but since these funders are not required to have a website, your best source of information is their annual Form 990. On that document they are required to share information about their assets, board members, recent grantees, and a few details about how to submit an application (or not if they do not accept unsolicited applications). Sounds easy, right? Oh, if only it were so. Today, we’re discussing where to find what you’re looking for on Form 990s and venting our frustrations when things are not where they’re supposed to be.
SHOW NOTES
Tax Exempt Organization Search on IRS Website HERE

Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Pro Tips for When You Wear All the Hats
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Have you ever worked at an organization where you were expected to bring in all the funding plus a million other things? Your title might be Development Director, Grants Administrator, Director of Fundraising, or anything along those lines. But that title alone doesn’t mean you have the time, skills, capacity, and energy to do all the things dumped in your lap. Multi-tasking is a total myth, so we’re here to breakdown how you can be a successful fundraiser while juggling everything else on your plate. Here’s a hint: without outside help, you can’t do it all.
SHOW NOTES
To better understand the origins of nonprofit work, go back and listen to Fundraising HayDay’s Season 6, Episode 21 – How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations About Race, Bias, and More with Fleur Larsen – How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations About Race, Bias, and More - HayDay Services