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Jun 2026

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A podcast about grants, fundraising, and such.

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June 11, 2026Episode 1242 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, 2026Episode 1143 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, 2026Episode 1045 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

April 30, 2026Episode 952 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

April 16, 2026Episode 845 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

April 2, 2026Episode 731 min

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

March 19, 2026Episode 640 min

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

March 5, 2026Episode 537 min

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

February 19, 2026Episode 456 min

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

February 5, 2026Episode 341 min

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