Fundraising HayDay

Keeping You Out of Jail One Procurement Discussion at a Time

Grant funding requires that you not only stick to your approved budget, but you also follow the funder's procurement and conflict of interest requirements. The Federal government is especially particular about both. Join us as we talk with Lucy Morgan, aka My Fed Trainer, about the procurement and conflict of interest specifics found within the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200). Ignoring either is likely to result in losing of grant funds, landing your organization on the suspension and debarement list, or worse.

GrantAdvisor: What the Yelp?

When you love or loathe a product or experience, you go online and write a review. It's the American way! GrantAdvisor applied the online review process to foundations, providing anonymous feedback and relevant information to grant seekers and grant funders alike. Hear our interview with Kari Aanestad, Co-Director of GrantAdvisor and Director of Advancement at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, and hear how the site (www.GrantAdvisor.org) is growing and foundations are using it for the greater good.

Ripped from the Headlines: Grants Gone Bad

Grants are not free money. As stewards of someone else's money, whether the tax payers, a family foundation, or corporation, we are always responsible for adhering to the funder's rules. That means we have to be above board in all things: truthful grant writing, documenting all our expenses, and accurately reporting the results of our project. Sadly, there are always stories in the news about individuals and organizations who bend and break the rules, and these are their stories.

OG Productivity Tools

There are so many technological tools for assisting professionals in their grant writing and management processes, but technology is not the only solution in our field. Join cohosts Kimberly and Amanda as they honor some of the OG (Original Grant) Productivity Tools they often use to get the job done. Sometimes, old school rules!

I Survived an OIG Audit & Lived to Tell the Tale

For individuals managing federal funds, a visit from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is basically your worst nightmare. Hear from cohost Amanda Day about one organization's experience and her hand in picking up the pieces after the fact. It was her first day on the job when she discovered her hiring was actually the result of said audit. Take a listen to find out lessons learned along the way.

Getting it Done with SCRUM

Today's guest is Diane Leonard, GPC, President of DH Leonard Consulting. She is a Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Product Owner through Scrum Alliance, Inc. Scrum is the art of doing twice the work in half time. While Scrum was created for faster production of software development, it is an applicable framework for so much more. So if you are looking for creative and meaningful ways to submit your grant applications by deadline, meet your organization's mission, and serve your clients through your strategic plan, then this episode is just for you.

Educate Up: Managing Above Your Paygrade

Grant professionals often find themselves in an awkward position: they are knowledgeable about grant rules and regulations, but they are not the official decision maker in their office. When you report to a board, executive director, city manager, or other official boss, how do you educate said individuals about the lawful and ethical decisions surrounding grant funding? Cohosts Amanda and Kimberly share their experiences, because they have been there. 

Behind the Philanthropic Curtain with Edgar Villanueva, Part 2

Fundraising HayDay continues the interview with Edgar Villanueva, author of Decolonizing Wealth. Hear about collaborating with funders, sharing your stories, and so much more. There's even a frank discussion on how not to reach out to your funder. Hint: following them into the bathroom after a presentation is not the best place for pitching a project idea. This is part 2 of our peak behind the philanthropic curtain.

Behind the Philanthropic Curtain with Edgar Villanueva, Part 1

Ideally, grant seekers and grant makers should work hand in hand to better the communities they serve. Sadly, this does not always happen. Take a peak behind the philanthropic curtain as we discuss the life and experiences of a foundation program officer. Edgar Villanueva combines his heritage with his in-depth knowledge of the philanthripic sector to drive change in the nonprofit sector. Read more in his book Decolonizing Wealth and by listening to today's episode of Fundraising HayDay.

Other Duties as Assigned: Conference Planning

Most job descriptions have that dreaded line: other duties as assigned. Sometimes your boss throws something new your way, and sometimes you take on new roles yourself. In this episode, cohosts Kimberly & Amanda discuss how conference planning taught them new skills in planning, organizing, and not being afraid to ask others for help. Listen in as they talk about creating the Southern Regional Grant Conference in 2013 and expanding it in 2020.