When communicating with anyone, language matters. Language is especially important when you serve as grant and/or fundraising professionals who use the written word to explain to funders the needs, successes, and goals of the communities we serve. It is vital we use inclusive language no matter who we are talking about. Joining the conversation is Morgan Carpenter, GPC, a grant writer who focuses on storytelling as a tool to build community awareness and support, as well as India Phoenix and Jamie Rasmussen, by the brujas, whose mission is to create brand culture through intuitive communication strategies. We’re talking about work focused on bringing ALL people along.

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Jamie Rasmussen - (3) Jamie (JR) Rasmussen | LinkedIn

by the brujas - Home | By The Brujas LLC

Carpenter Nonprofit Consulting - Carpenter Nonprofit Consulting

Morgan Carpenter’s Book “Prepare for Impact: Everything You Need to Know to Win Grants and Super-Charge Your Nonprofit” – Amazon.com: Prepare for Impact: Everything You Need to Know to Win Grants and Super-Charge Your Nonprofit eBook : Carpenter, Morgan: Kindle Store

Professional coaching can go a long way to improve your work, your team, and your organization. But what does it even mean? We’re talking with John Hall, motivational speaker and performance advisor, about the aspects of his program Coaching Up. At the center of it all is collaborative communication, connecting with people, teamwork, gifts and doubts, taking inventory, and  gratitude.

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A great way to spread your wings, learn new skills, and gain leadership experience is to get involved with a professional organization. For grant and fundraising professionals, groups like the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), Association of Fundraising Professionals, and National Grant Management Association, are organizations that offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.

During the 2024 GrantSummit we spoke with GPA leaders and volunteers. We’re hearing from folks representing national boards (GPA, Grant Professionals Certification Institute, and Grant Professionals Foundation), the GPA Ethics Committee, GPA Publications Committee, GPA staff, and the inductees of the 2024 Grant Professionals Distinguished Fellows. Learn how you can join a committee or board today.

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Grant Professionals Association’s 2025 GrantSummit

Annual Conference - Grant Professionals Association

Grant Professionals Association Committees (Volunteer Opportunities)

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Committees - Grant Professionals Association

Grant Professionals Association’s Publications

Publications - Grant Professionals Association

Grant Professionals Association’s Ethics FAQs

Ethics FAQs - Grant Professionals Association

Grant Professionals Certification Institute

GPCI – Grant Professionals Certification Institute

Grant Professionals Foundation

Grant Professionals Foundation – Strengthening Nonprofits – Advancing The Grant Profession

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Barb Boggs

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Headquarters Staff - Grant Professionals Association

Amanda Day

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HayDay Services

Debbie DiVirgilio

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Front Page - DiVirgilio & Associates

Laura Gore

Meet the Team | Boyd Grants

Ericka Harney

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Shavon Richardson

(5) Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC (Grant Writer) | LinkedIn

Think and Ink Grant Consulting | Atlanta Grant Writers and Grant Consultants

Tammy Tilzey

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Innovative Marketing for Nonprofit-Focused Businesses — Willow Peak Consulting

Bernard Turner

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Bernard Turner | Belmont University

Erin Van Gilder

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Cherokee Nation Commerce Services

If your organization is looking to meet community needs for the benefit of the public, whether it be infrastructure or programming, you can ask your federal elected officials to legislate that project so Congress will send money to fund it. If this sounds familiar, it is. Years ago, it was called earmarks or federal appropriations, but around 2011 this funding source went away (or did it?). Join our very informative conversation with Tonia Brown-Kinzel, GPC, CGMS, for a history lesson on this funding source, plus a step-by-step process for participating in the new process, which is known as Congressionally Directed Spending.

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Senators – Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)

Representatives – Community Projects Funding (CPF)

Tonia’s FY2026 Federal Appropriations Links & Resources

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The Grant Plant

As grant professionals, communication is the root of our work. Not only are we responsible for conveying information through the written word, but we must communicate with a variety of colleagues, subject matter experts, program directors, finance personnel, leaders, elected officials, funders, and more. We’re talking with Michelle Gladieux about the value and importance of communication, plus how we can be direct and vulnerable and diplomatic (through practice) to improve our communication skills.

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Amanda and Kimberly have a combined 50+ years of grant work. To say our cohosts have learned a few things along the way is an understatement. They are sharing their top 10 lessons learned along the way – maybe a few of them will resonate with you.

For many grant professionals, the leap from working for an organization to starting your own grant and/or fundraising consultancy is a scary one. There are so many questions, from wondering if you should be an LLC or sole proprietor to what to charge and how to market your business.

The Fundraising HayDay cohosts partnered with Allison Boyd, Owner of Boyd Grants, to create Morphology, an on-demand training to help you create a consultancy business that works for you. On the podcast, we are sharing why we leapt into the world of consultancy, how to define success, and what you can expect from Morphology.

Foundation and corporate grants are a funding source for many nonprofit organizations, but since these funders are not required to have a website, your best source of information is their annual Form 990. On that document they are required to share information about their assets, board members, recent grantees, and a few details about how to submit an application (or not if they do not accept unsolicited applications). Sounds easy, right? Oh, if only it were so. Today, we’re discussing where to find what you’re looking for on Form 990s and venting our frustrations when things are not where they’re supposed to be.

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Tax Exempt Organization Search on IRS Website HERE

Have you ever worked at an organization where you were expected to bring in all the funding plus a million other things? Your title might be Development Director, Grants Administrator, Director of Fundraising, or anything along those lines. But that title alone doesn’t mean you have the time, skills, capacity, and energy to do all the things dumped in your lap. Multi-tasking is a total myth, so we’re here to breakdown how you can be a successful fundraiser while juggling everything else on your plate. Here’s a hint: without outside help, you can’t do it all.

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To better understand the origins of nonprofit work, go back and listen to Fundraising HayDay’s Season 6, Episode 21 – How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations About Race, Bias, and More with Fleur Larsen – How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations About Race, Bias, and More - HayDay Services

People come to the grant field from a variety of backgrounds and their work varies depending on their clients, focus, and experience. Dr. Janelle Harvey’s passion is nonprofits and ensuring they have the resources needed to thrive. She shares her insights on being mentored, working with faith-based organizations, her recent experience with the Milestone Circles program at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, and so much more.

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Faith and Fundraising Podcast on Kingdom Purpose Radio - Kingdom Purpose Radio – Harvey (drharveywrites.com) & Christian Radio | Kingdom Purpose Radio

Harvey NPO Consulting, LLC - Harvey – Harvey NPO Consulting Group (drharveywrites.com)