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- 6 days ago44 min
Advocacy for Your Organization, Profession, and Self
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. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR: Encore Institute for Social Impact 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 development, and more, they’re experts in helping organizations maximize their missions! SHOW NOTES: Grant Advisor GrantAdvisor: Write Reviews, Transform Philanthropy More than Grant Writers More Than Grant Writers Community Centric Fundraising Home Crappy Funding Practices Crappy Funding Practices: Posts | LinkedIn 2026 Grant Professionals as Leaders Survey, conducted by Debbie DiVirgilio and Stacy Fitzsimmons – expected to close end of July 2026 Grant Professionals as Leaders: Perceptions, Identity, and Practice
- 2 weeks ago56 min
Proposed Changes to Uniform Guidance
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. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR: Encore Institute for Social Impact 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 development, and more, they’re experts in helping organizations maximize their missions! SHOW NOTES: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (Proposed Changes) https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/29/2026-10817/regulation-for-federal-financial-assistance Submit your public comment (docket OMB-2026-0034) by July 13, 2026, 11:59pm EASTERN https://www.regulations.gov/document/OMB-2026-0034-0001 Review from the National League of Cities https://www.nlc.org/article/2026/06/17/new-omb-rules-for-grantees-could-override-local-authority/ Review from the National Council of Nonprofits https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/documents/2026/2026-chart-omb-uniform-proposed-changes.pdf Redline comparison from Law Firm Ropes & Gray https://www.ropesgray.com/en/-/media/files/alerts/2026/06/20260602_hc_omb_alert_redline.pdf
- Jun 25, 202644 min
Getting the Information You Need, Part 2: Tools to Get the Job Done
Grant professionals require access to subject matter experts and information to develop successful grant proposals. We often lament about the hardest aspect of this work: getting the information we need in a timely manner. Fortunately, tools exist to aid our quest. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR: Encore Institute for Social Impact 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 development, and more, they’re experts in helping organizations maximize their missions! SHOW NOTES: S9, E9 Podcast Episode: Getting the Information You Need: How to Gather Grant Content from Co-Workers, Clients, and Partners - HayDay Services
- Jun 11, 202642 min
Understanding Annual Versus Single Audits
If your agency receives grant funding, chances are you’ve been asked to share said organization’s most recent annual audit. And if enough federal funds are involved, a single audit may be necessary. Let’s dive into the reason for each to ensure you’re meeting funder (and other) requirements. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR: GrantGuru Use discount code HAYDAY963 for 20% off your subscription SHOW NOTES: S2, E10 Podcast Episode: I Survived an OIG Audit & Lived to Tell the Tale - HayDay Services Uniform Guidance Audit Section eCFR :: 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F -- Audit Requirements
- May 28, 202643 min
Capital Campaigns Demystified
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. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR: GrantGuru Use discount code HAYDAY963 for 20% off your subscription SHOW NOTES: The State of Capital Campaigns 2026 Benchmark Report Capital Campaign Pro | Campaign Support System for Nonprofits WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Steven Shattuck Director of Engagement and Technology, Capital Campaign Pro Steven Shattuck | LinkedIn
- May 14, 202645 min
Capacity Building: A Funder's Perspective
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. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR: GrantGuru Use discount code HAYDAY963 for 20% off your subscription SHOW NOTES: Tracy Family Foundation (TFF) TFF’s Capacity Building Programming WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Callie Niederhauser Program Manager, Youth & Communications Callie Niederhauser | LinkedIn Sara Reuschel Program Manager, Capacity Building Sara Reuschel | LinkedIn
- Apr 30, 202652 min
Getting the Information You Need: How to Gather Grant Content from Co-Workers, Clients, and Partners
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. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR: GrantGuru Use discount code HAYDAY963 for 20% off your subscription SHOW NOTES: Fundraising HayDay Podcast Episode referenced: S7, E19 – How To: Letters of Support
- Apr 16, 202645 min
Beyond Nonprofits: Organizations Transforming Communities
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. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon CHECK OUT TODAY’S SPONSOR: GrantGuru Use discount code HAYDAY963 for 20% off your subscription
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