Fundraising HayDay

Ripped from the Headlines: Grant Fraud Ain't No April Fools' Prank

This season's ripped from the headlines episode highlights three instances of grants gone wrong. Join our cohosts as we discuss grant fraud from both a grantee and grantor standpoint. Real life instances of grant fraud can be a powerful lesson in what not to do and serve as a reminder why our grant office should include policies, procedures, and checks and balances. We want to be good stewards of the resources funders entrust to our organizations. 

Expert Opinion: Tribal Nations

There are many varying specialties for grant professionals. So how do you choose the right one for your career? We recommend learning as much as you can about each one. Today we are highlighting TJ Hansell and his work with Tribal Nations, both as a funder and fund seeker. Who knows? This may be the grant specialty for you.

Apples & Oranges: Comparing Public and Private Grant Applications

Grant applications vary from application to application. Public and private funding processes are often at two ends of the spectrum, from the level of detail provided in the guidelines to application length to submission processes. Join our cohosts as we discuss the differences between the two, including what we like and don't about each. Neither are perfect, and there is always room for improvement.

Burnout: Has It Happened To You?

Burnout is a reality in the grant profession. So how do you recognize the signs? And how do you learn to successfully move past the stress to get to the other side? Join our cohosts as we talk with Trish Bachman, Bethany Planton, and Johna Rodgers, a trio who continues to study the effects of burnout in our profession. Based on their research, burnout is not a matter of if it happens, but when.

Winning Grants: Write a Real Page Turner

At the end of the day, we'd like funders to read our proposals with an eye towards funding our programs. So how do we keep them focused and excited to hear all we have to say? It's all in the story we tell. Join our cohosts as we chat with author Joshilyn Jackson. She translates her New York times bestseller writing techniques into sound advice for successful grant writing.

Monthly Giving: It's All That

The often overlooked and underappreciated source of nonprofit funding is monthly giving. Join our cohosts as we talk to Erica Waasdorp, author of Monthly Giving: The Sleeping Giant. Learn how easy it is to get your program started. It may not be the sexiest tool in your arsenal, but it's one of the most effective. 

Let's Fix This Mess: Improving the Grant Process

We're kicking off season 4 with a heartfelt discussion about grant application processes and funding practices. Sometimes it's enough to drive even the most seasoned grant professional crazy. We're sharing stories, frustrating experiences, and solutions to it all.

Season Three's Transformative Top Ten

Season Three wraps with a top ten list of the cohosts' favorite tips, organizations, and helpful things. Join Kimberly and Amanda as they chat about all the things that brought them joy in 2020. 

How Philanthropy Should Be

Join our conversation with Janay Richmond, Director of Marketing and Membership for the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP). NCRP believes philanthropy should be accountable and transparent, employ effective grant making practices, and benefit marginalized communities. So what does that look like and how can we help make that happen? We discuss that and so much more.

Do all the cool kids do it? Giving Tuesday and Other Campaigns

December 1st is Giving Tuesday, a day set aside to promote the spirit of giving through social media sites. It sounds like a brilliant fundraising tactic for your growing nonprofit, but if you don't have the staff, social media following, and know-how, you will find time wasted and little return on your investment. Join our cohosts as we discuss this and other funding campaigns that may or may not be the right fit for your organization.