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Capacity Building: A Funder's Perspective
May 14, 2026
45m 08s
Getting the Information You Need: How to Gather Grant Content from Co-Workers, Clients, and Partners
Apr 30, 2026
52m 55s
Beyond Nonprofits: Organizations Transforming Communities
Apr 16, 2026
45m 45s
Grant Writing is Fundraising
Apr 2, 2026
31m 58s
Building Successful Funder Relationships
Mar 19, 2026
40m 08s
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| 5/14/26 | 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 | 45m 08s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | 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 | 52m 55s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | 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 | 45m 45s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | Grant Writing is Fundraising | Fundraising and Grant Writing – people often think they are two different things. But the truth is simple: grant writing is one aspect of fundraising, along with things like individual donors, major gifts, special events, and more. Let’s talk best practices so all fundraising works in tandem. 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 | 31m 58s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 | Building Successful Funder Relationships | Spoiler alert: grant writing is so much more than writing. Building and maintaining funder relationships is a big part of your role as a grant and/or nonprofit professional. We’re joined by Carolyn Caldwell to talk about how to best build such relationships. 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: WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Carolyn Caldwell, Founder and Lead Instructor at Unlock-Grants | 40m 08s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 | Why Commission Based Fees are Unethical for Grant Writers | Can I just charge you a percentage of the grant once it gets awarded? If you’ve worked long enough as a consultant, you’ve gotten that question at least once. Today we’re sharing why that is against the grant professional code of ethics, and how to handle the conversation when it comes up. 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: Grant Professionals Association Code of Ethics Grant Professionals Association Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Standards Code of Ethical Standards | Association of Fundraising Professionals | 37m 56s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | Navigating Grant Writing as an Employee | When you are an employee charged with fundraising through grant proposal development, what are your roles and responsibilities? Your position in the org chart, who you report to, and your role as a leader all affect your ability to build a grants team and a successful grant program. We’re sharing insights on what works best, how to educate up, and more. 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: S8, E17 Podcast Episode: Educating Up! - HayDay Services | 56m 55s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | Navigating Banned Words in Federal Grants | What is a grant proposal other than a string of words that describe, show, influence, educate, and move mountains? In 2025 we started to see a dramatic shift in language found in executive orders, grant guidelines, and more. Are some words really banned? And if so, how do we move forward as writers? 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: Head Start Article: Head Start centers told to avoid list of words in funding requests : NPR Amanda’s Blog Post about Language: We’re Storytellers; You Can’t Steal Our Language - HayDay Services | 41m 04s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | The State of Federal Grants, Part 2: Implications & Moving Forward | In part 2 of the state of federal grants, we’re focusing on the implications of 2025 and how we can move forward. Tremendous cuts to federal research, disruption of essential human services, and a halt to services for at-risk individuals hit communities hard. It’s not just money lost but needed services. It’s time to have frank conversations about how we can move forward in 2026 and beyond. 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 | 38m 39s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | The State of Federal Grants, Part 1: What Went Wrong | When it comes to federal grant funding, a lot went wrong in 2025. We’re kicking off a two-part series, with this episode focusing on how we got here. Policy shifts and administrative changes transformed federal grant making seemingly overnight, but many of these changes weren’t spontaneous. The Office of Management and Budget, Project 2025, and the Department of Government Efficiency all had a role to play. 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 Guardian “Trump move to pause federal loans and grants rooted in Project 2025” Education Week “Project 2025 Would Dramatically Cut Federal Funds for Schools. Then What?” The Educators Room “U.S. Department of Education Faces Major Overhaul Under Conservative Plan, Project 2025” Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren “Subject-by-Subject Breakdown of Trump’s Project 2025” Internet Archive “Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership” Project 2025 “Mandate or Leadership: The Conservative Promise” Ther Heritage Foundation “Project 2025” | 39m 15s | ||||||
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| 12/18/25 | Mistakes Were Made – A Sneak Peak | NOTE: This month, we’re sharing our mistakes were made episode with all our listeners – the free podcast community and our patreon subscribers. If you’re not a member of our patreon, we hope you enjoy this glimpse behind the curtain. This is a great example of our monthly mistakes were made episode, where our cohosts take turns in the hot seat, sharing mistakes. No grant professional is perfect, and we want others to learn from our mistakes. We hope you’ll consider joining as a paid member of the patreon community so you can enjoy all our bonus content, access the comments and community, and support our work on Fundraising HayDay. In our December episode, cohost Kimberly takes the hot seat. She shared about making a handful of mistakes in a recent grant proposal – mistakes that she knew better than making, but she was in a rush and did it anyway. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon | 21m 13s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | December Book Club – A Sneak Peak | NOTE: This month, we’re sharing our book club episode with all our listeners – the free podcast community and our patreon subscribers. If you’re not a member of our patreon, we hope you enjoy this glimpse behind the curtain. This is a great example of our monthly book club, where we read and discuss an eclectic collection of storytelling – from nonfiction and fiction of multiple genres written by authors of a variety of backgrounds. Starting in 2026, we’ll even have a live book club once a month for subscribers, so you can be in on the conversation. We hope you’ll consider joining as a paid member of the patreon community so you can enjoy all our bonus content, access the comments and community, and support our work on Fundraising HayDay. In our December book club, we read “Her Country: How the Women of Country Music Became the Success They Were Never Supposed to Be” by Marissa R. Moss. It follows three artists (Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, and Mickey Guyton) as they work to break into traditional country music but find ways to work around the systems meant to keep them out. This behind-the-scenes story shows the good, the bad, and the ugly side of country music radio and the engine that keeps women limited to 10% of its airtime. Thanks for listening to our book club! JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: “Her Country: How the Women of Country Music Became the Success They Were Never Supposed to Be” By: Marissa R. Moss | 46m 57s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | Top Ten Things That Helped Us Survive 2025 | Between DOGE taking over grants.gov, a freeze on federal grant funding, executive orders attacking nonprofits and the grants profession, and a government shut down, 2025 has not been the best of years. But grant professionals, like any true professional, must carry on for the good of their organizations, clients, and communities served. How’d we do it? Our cohosts are sharing their top 10 things that helped them survive the year. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: Trusted sources referenced under Item #1: National Council of Nonprofits Rachel Werner, GPC, PMP Social media book influencer referenced under Item #4 jordys.book.club Our weekly newsletter referenced under Item #6 HayDay HotTakes – Register for free today! Link to Kimberly’s Spotify playlist referenced under Item #9 Funky Dance Party | 47m 32s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | Unscripted Rant-o-Rama | Sometimes a good rant is cathartic. In 2025, whatever you can do to get thoughts and feelings out in meaningful (and unharmful) ways, we say go for it! And we’re putting that into practice in this episode. From consulting training that promises the moon to sticking your head in the sand in the hopes that things will get better eventually, we’re talking about all the things on our minds. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon | 47m 42s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | Ripped from the Headlines: Federal Funding Scandals Across the Country | Nonprofits and grant funding programs exist for public good. But sadly, not all individuals and agencies tasked with the responsibility of safeguarding grant funds follow the rules. Ripped straight from the headlines, from college professors and nonprofit leaders to state governments and retired NFL quarterbacks, we learn that no one is above the law. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: To learn more about today’s stories, read the following articles: CUNY Scientist Accused of Fabricating Data U.S. levels fraud indictment at CUNY scientist who helped Alzheimer’s drug developer | Science | AAAS Office of Public Affairs | Professor Charged for Operating Multimillion-Dollar Grant Fraud Scheme | United States Department of Justice Co-developer of Cassava’s potential Alzheimer’s drug cited for ‘egregious misconduct’ | Science | AAAS Minnesota Nonprofit Employees Convicted for Misuse of Funds 5 of 7 defendants convicted of misusing Covid relief money meant to feed children Minnesota man gets 28 years for pandemic-era food fraud Former NFL QB and State of Mississippi Welfare Scandal Brett Favre scandal explained: Ex-NFL QB accused of misusing Mississippi state welfare funds - CBS Sports Brett Favre and the Mississippi Welfare Scandal: Inside the Shocking Fraud Case | 39m 10s | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | Advocating for Change: How Nonprofits and Grant Pros Can Push for Better Practices | Many in the grant community have been calling for reform for years. We’re frustrated by inefficient processes, inequitable practices, and systems that waste time and money. But there are organizations in place to help make grant making more just and accessible. Many are highlighted here. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: More Than Grant Writers Crappy Funding Practices Grant Advisor #FixTheForm National Council of Nonprofits | 44m 44s | ||||||
| 10/2/25 | How to Run Fundraising Events Without Burning Out | You may find this hard to believe, but fundraising events aren’t always the money-making events people think they are. Let’s take a deep dive into how to run events that raise funds without destroying your budget, staff, or sanity in the process. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon | 56m 43s | ||||||
| 9/25/25 | Unapologetically Profitable with Julie Boll | It’s often a touchy subject for consultants and employees in the nonprofit sector – how much should you charge/be paid for your work? Truthfully, the answer varies based on your education, experience, and know-how. Charging less than your worth because you’re working for a nonprofit does not mean you care more for nonprofits in general or the mission of one nonprofit in particular. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: Julie’s Viral LinkedIn Post Complete the Courageous Leadership Scorecard WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Julie Boll Julie Boll Consulting | 55m 50s | ||||||
| 9/18/25 | Permission to Fail | Leadership is vital to the success of any organization. We often talk about it. We often dream about good leadership. But who actually takes the time to study leadership and then help nonprofit leaders really think about how to develop programs that work? Stacy Fitzsimmons, CEO of SNF Writing Solutions, that’s who. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: Master Class on John C. Maxwell’s book “Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn” Code for 50% off is 25HAYDAY50 WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Stacy Fitzsimmons SNF Writing Solutions | 43m 11s | ||||||
| 9/4/25 | Building Your Grant Management Team | To ensure the proper checks and balances of an organization, it takes more than one person to manage your organization’s grants, particularly when federal grant funding is involved. Even if you are the only one with “grant” in your title, it takes a team to get the job done. Let’s talk about all the elements of grant management and who should be a member of your grant management team. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon | 49m 00s | ||||||
| 8/21/25 | Educating Up! | You’re the grant expert for your organization, but chances are you are not the executive director, city manager, superintendent, or other titled leader. And chances are, your boss and board do not understand the ins and outs of the grant world. That means it’s up to you to educate your organization about how it works and how it doesn’t. Educating up is an integral part of your role as a grant professional so everyone is on board for grant success. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: The Go/No Go Grant Decision Guide | 1h 01m 29s | ||||||
| 8/7/25 | The Big Not-so-Beautiful Bill and You: Preparing for the Storm | What is known as the Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025. While this is not a budget bill, its legislation includes tax changes and spending policies that will significantly affect nonprofits, local government, hospitals, communities, and those we serve. It’s always better to understand the storm that is coming so we can best prepare. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: Independent Sector Council of Nonprofits The George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health | 42m 58s | ||||||
| 7/24/25 | Fundraising Everywhere | Professional development (or learning and development as it is referred to in the UK) is often the first thing cut when budgets are tight. But what does that mean for fundraisers and grant professionals? We are joined by Cam St Omer-Donaldson with Fundraising Everywhere to learn about their study on the impacts of learning and development on job performance and job satisfaction. It’s just what you need to help educate your bosses and boards about your need for continuous learning and engagement with your peers and experts. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: The Impact of Learning and Development on Charity Staff: Performance and Job Satisfaction Research Undertaken By: Susie Mullins Presented By: Nikki Bell and Cam St -Donaldson WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Cam St-Omer Donaldson Fundraising Everywhere | 42m 44s | ||||||
| 7/10/25 | How To: Tracking Down Data for Needs Statements | Any experienced grant professional will tell you: if you don’t have a need for the grant, there is no need to write the grant. A needs assessment (or problem statement) requires data from reputable sources to show community need for your proposed program or project. This episode spells out where to find such data – from government agencies to your own backyard. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: U.S. Census Bureau Fundraising HayDay S6, E6 Episode, Show Me the Data, with U.S. Census Bureau Data Dissemination Specialist, Marilyn E. Stephens U.S. Census QuickFacts Data Tool U.S. Census Bureau YouTube Channel Centers for Disease Control Data Portal Centers for Disease Control WISQARS (Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Better Data for Better Health National Equity Atlanta National Crime Victimization Survey from Bureau of Justice Statistics National Center for Education Statistics Environmental Protection Agency Smithsonian | 50m 06s | ||||||
| 6/26/25 | Unrig the Game | 2025 has been a year, and it’s only June. For those working in the nonprofit space, it’s time to unite our voices and lead with courage. Today we’re speaking with organizer Vanessa Priya Daniel about her recently published book, “Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning” so we can learn how to do just that. We’re talking work amongst generations, the work of movement organizations, and the five pieces of advice she has for women leaders. JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon SHOW NOTES: Groundswell Fund “Coalition Politics: Turning the Century” by Bernice Johnson Reagon WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Vanessa Priya Daniel “Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning” | 58m 49s | ||||||
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3 placements across 3 markets.
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3 placements across 3 markets.