Grant Talks Podcast: Recent Episodes

Lucy M. Morgan CPA

Grant Talks is a discussion of the critical issues faced by grant professionals working in the trenches of grant management. The show is hosted by Lucy M. Morgan CPA, speaker, trainer and author of the "Decoding Grant Management-The Ultimate Success Guide to the Federal Grant Regulations in 2 CFR Part 200" as well as over 250 articles on grant topics. Lucy and her guests share stories of the challenges faced by grant professionals with stories of key funding trends, good grants gone bad, how to survive changing funder expectations and much more. If you've ever felt confused, nervous, or overwhelmed about managing grants, Grant Talks will boost your confidence, increase your expertise and support your efforts to enable positive change in the world through grant funding Topics include grant management, federal funding, nonprofits, local, state and tribal governments, institutions of higher education, audits, change management, technology, internal controls, communication, career advice, and so much more. Get helpful tips, real-world advice and practical solutions from national grant leaders. You got the grant, now discover ways to stay out of trouble with funding so that you can help more people, make a bigger difference and transform the world into a better place.

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In this Episode of GrantTalks, Lucy continues discussing burnout in the grants profession Johna Rodgers, GPC, Bethany Planton, GPC, and Trish Bachman, GPC. Feel more confident about the future of grants. Be sure to subscribe to the show!

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In this Episode of GrantTalks, Lucy discusses burnout in the grants profession Johna Rodgers, GPC, Bethany Planton, GPC, and Trish Bachman, GPC. Feel more confident about the future of grants. Be sure to subscribe to the show!

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In this Episode of GrantTalks, Lucy continues discussing success tips for grant writing with Diane H. Leonard, GPC of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. Feel more confident about the future of grants. Be sure to subscribe to the show!

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In this Episode of GrantTalks, sponsored by MyFedTrainer.com, Lucy discusses success tips for grant writing with Diane H. Leonard, GPC of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. Feel more confident about the future of grants. Be sure to subscribe to the show!

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Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#028]

Intro .42*

  • Fire Away Questions with Diane Leonard and Lucy Morgan CPA1:31

  • Building a Framework for Grant Team Happiness and Velocity 3:33

  • The Benefits of Scrum in the Grant Profession 6:34

  • How to Overcome Resistance to Change 8:51

  • How to Get Started with Scrum 11:30

  • The Innovation Mindset to Incremental Change 14:33

  • Common Misconceptions to Implementing Scrum 16:00

  • Real-World Examples: Scrum in Action 20:19

  • The Last Word with Diane Leonard and Lucy Morgan 23:00

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 24:03*

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Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#027]

Intro .42*

  • Fire Away Questions with Diane Leonard and Lucy Morgan CPA1:34

  • How to Build Grant Team Happiness and Velocity 3:27

  • The Intersection of Scrum and Grant Consulting5:19

  • The Benefits of Velocity to Grant Recipients and Grant Makers7:08

  • Building Capacity with Innovation 8:35

  • Doing More with Less-Why Velocity Matters 11:06

  • Changing Expectations: Velocity is More Than Working Faster13:12

  • Transforming Innovation into a Service Context 15:29

  • Speedbumps on the Road to Team Happiness and Velocity17:04

  • Speedbumps on the Road to Team Happiness and Velocity17:04

  • Eternal Truths for Grant Professionals: Take It One Step at a Time 19:57

  • The Last Word with Diane Leonard and Lucy Morgan 22:21

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 23:12*

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Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#026]

Intro .42*

  • Fire Away Questions with Julie Assel and Lucy Morgan CPA1:30

  • Getting Started with Logic Models3:20

  • The Kellogg Foundation Logic Model5:21

  • Engaging Others in the Logic Model Process6:32

  • How to Implement a Logic Model8:41

  • Best Practices: Implementation Timeframes for Logic Models10:51

  • Common Misconceptions About Logic Models12:38

  • Spotlight: Real-life Results With Logic Models16:32

  • The Last Word with Julie Assel and Lucy Morgan CPA 18:46

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 20:22*

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Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#025]

Intro .42*

  • Fire Away Questions with Julie Assel and Lucy Morgan CPA1:49

  • The Untapped Power of Logic Models2:36

  • The Benefits of Logic Models in the Grant LIfecycle4:04

  • Key Components of Logic Models5:56

  • Picking the Right Type of Logic Model8:29

  • Best Practices: Logic Models and Course Corrections12:08

  • Using Logic Models to Highlight ROI13:18

  • Spotlight: Mistakes in Grant Logic14:31

  • Lessons Learned: Harnessing the Potential of Logic15:50

  • The Last Word with Julie Assel and Lucy Morgan CPA 17:09

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 18.18*

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Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#024]

Intro .42*

  • Fire Away Questions with Rachel Werner and Lucy Morgan CPA1:23

  • How to Stay Current on Philanthropy Trends3:43

Trends in the Public Sector-Open Data is Coming to Grants5:25*

  • Resources for Tracking Trends6:09

  • Accelerating Change: Social Media and Social Issues9:47

  • Best Practices: Public Expectations and Change Management11:45

  • Top Challenges in Philanthropy12:56

  • Lessons Learned: Collaboration Matters15:18

  • Spotlight on Mission - Better Storytelling16:55

  • The Last Word with Rachel Werner and Lucy Morgan CPA 18:05

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 19.24*

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Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#023]

Intro .40*

  • Fire Away Questions with Rachel Werner and Lucy Morgan CPA1:28

  • How Grants Intersect with the Big Social Issues of Today 3:55

  • How to Lead “Prickly” Conversations for Community Solutions 5:09

  • Best Practices: Building Collaboration for Better Solutions 6:25

  • Getting Started Questions for Working with Diverse Perspectives 7:27

  • Funding Trends: What’s Coming for Grant Professionals? 9:34

  • Changing Expectations: Leading in Times of Funding Uncertainty 11:31

  • Two Trends for Federal Grants14:47

  • Mindful Money: Creating Scalable Solutions to Big Issues 15:46

  • Eternal Truths for Grant Professionals: Mission and Purpose 16:56

  • The Last Word with Rachel Werner and Lucy Morgan CPA 18:33

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 19.46*

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Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#022]

Intro .42*

  • Fire Away Questions with Mike Chamberlain and Lucy Morgan CPA1:26

  • Benefits of Grant Professional Certified (GPC) 2:55

  • Tips for Professional Development-Recognition as a Grant Professional 4:27

  • Best Practices: How to Measure Grant Professional Competencies 6:46

  • Getting Started: The Process for GPC Certification 9:07

  • Setting Expectations: Investing in GPC Credential 11:10

  • Tips for Successful Grant Professional Certification 13:18

Benefits of Professional Development: Improved Organizational Reputation 15:03

  • The Last Word with Mike Chamberlain and Lucy Morgan CPA 17:53

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 19.31*

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Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#021]

Intro .42*

  • Fire Away Questions with Mike Chamberlain and Lucy Morgan CPA1:26

  • Benefits of Membership: Connecting Grant Recipients4:05

  • Tips for Networking with Grant Professionals6:19

  • Challenges of Grant Professional Development7:41

  • Best Practices: How to Stay Up-to-Date with Grant Changes10:45

  • More Solutions for Communities = More Opportunities for Grant Professionals12:55

  • Common Grant Misconceptions: Setting Expectations14:30

  • Grant Writing and Management Trends: Embracing the Constant of Change16:37

  • The Last Word with Mike Chamberlain and Lucy Morgan CPA 18:03

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 19.35*

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Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#020]

Intro .43*

  • Fire Away Questions with Liz Marenakos and Lucy Morgan CPA1:36

  • Survival Tips for the Rapid Pace of Technology4:08

  • Trends in Performance Reporting-Accountability to Solve Problems6:43

  • Best Practices: Upgrading Your Grants Management Software8:31

  • Innovation in Grant Reporting: Set a Vision and Embrace Flexibility11:46

  • Technology Trends: Setting Expectations for Software Implementation12:49

  • Technology and Grant Management: Better Tools Build Better Outcomes 17:11

  • Top Trends for Better Grant Management in the Future18:32

  • The Last Word with Liz Marenakos and Lucy Morgan CPA22:21

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 23.27*

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Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#019]

Intro .41*

  • Fire Away Questions with Liz Marenakos and Lucy Morgan CPA1:40

  • Trends for Technology and Automation in Fundraising and Grants3:40

  • Trends in Grant and Technology-Powering the Social Good Community4:49

  • Best Practices: The Role of Technology in Effective and Efficient Grant Management7:37

  • Cloud Computing and Automation: The Evolution of Accounting in the Social Good Sector8:16

  • Federal Grant and Technology Trends: The World of Open Data and the DATA Act10:54

  • Technology and Grant Management: Tools Designed for the Best Outcomes17:22

  • The Last Word with Liz Marenakos and Lucy Morgan CPA19:00

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 21.15*

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Intro .41*

  • Fire Away Questions with Alexandra Rosenblatt and Lucy Morgan CPA1:23

  • Tips for Staying in Compliance with Grants2:23

  • Best Practices: The Role of an Attorney in Improving Grant Management3:43

  • Transparency and Accountability: The Role of the OIG in Federal Grants5:27

  • Grant Surprises: The Role of an Attorney in Fighting Unfair Decisions7:47

  • Grant Management: The Hidden Requirements in Your Award Terms and Conditions9:58

  • Grant Best Practices: Balancing Compliance and Risks16:24

  • The Last Word with Alexandra Rosenblatt and Lucy Morgan CPA18:19

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 19:00*

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Intro .41*

  • Fire Away Questions with Alexandra Rosenblatt and Lucy Morgan CPA1:21

  • The Need for Legal Services with a Focus on Grants4:35

  • Grant Best Practices: Building Relationships for Success7:07

  • How Head Start Grants Transform Children-Supporting Compliance9:36

  • Grant Documentation and Compliance- A Holistic Approach15:09

  • Grant Surprises: More Compliance, Bigger Stakes18:21

  • The Last Word with Alexandra Rosenblatt and Lucy Morgan CPA20:04

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 21:13*

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Intro .41*

  • Fire Away Questions Rochelle McLaurin, Kimberly Morones and Lucy Morgan CPA 00:53

  • The Grant Obstacle Course: Case Studies5:25

  • Tips for Improving Communication-Grant Case Studies6:21

  • Building Cross-Functional Communication-Grant Management 7:51

  • Challenges of Communication with Diverse Stakeholders8:48

  • The Last Word with Rochelle McLaurin and Kimberly Morones and Lucy Morgan CPA12:55

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy Morgan M. Morgan CPA 15:04*

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Intro .41*

  • Fire Away Questions Rochelle McLaurin, Kimberly Morones, and Lucy Morgan CPA 1:02

  • Grant Funded Challenges: Why Managing Grants Is Like an Obstacle Course5:14

  • Grant Funded Challenges: Tips for Post-Award Grant Management7:44

  • Grant Funded Challenges: Improving Communication in the Grant Lifecycle 9:11

  • The Last Word with Rochelle McLaurin and Kimberly Morones and Lucy Morgan CPA13:42

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy Morgan M. Morgan CPA 16:58*

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Intro .41*

  • Fire Away Questions Patrick Ballinger and Lucy Morgan CPA 1:22

  • The Risks of Not Following the Grant Rules2:47

  • The Role of Organizational Culture in Change Management 4:00

  • Lessons Learned: Mitigating Risk with Multiple Stakeholders 4:43

  • Overcoming Discouragement in Project Management 5:58

  • The Differences Between Leading Change and Managing Change 6:59*

  • Procurement: Critical Partners in Developing Policies 8:20*

  • Best Takeaways for Improving Grant Policies and Procedures9:26

  • The Last Word with Patrick Ballinger and Lucy Morgan CPA10:28

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 11:48*

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Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#012]

Intro .41*

  • Fire Away Questions Patrick Ballinger and Lucy Morgan CPA 1:25

  • Real-World Challenges of Centralized Grant Management3:05

  • Strategies for Overcoming Resistance to Change 4:29

  • Creating Better Grant Guides and Policies-Where to Start5:15

  • What Greek Mythology Can Teach Us About Policy Development 5:51

  • Why Storytelling Matters to Change Management 6:51

  • 2 Biggest Surprises in Developing Grant Policy and Guidance 9:24*

  • The Last Word with Patrick Ballinger and Lucy Morgan CPA11:08

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 12:44*

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Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#010]

Intro .41*

  • Fire Away Questions Adam Roth and Jillian Neimeister and Lucy Morgan CPA 1:39

  • Puerto Rico and Illinois Case-Studies: Technology Implementation5:54

  • Survival Tips for Grants Management-Changing Technology 7:32

  • What Open Data Means to Your Organization9:40

  • 5 Phase Blueprint for Technology Implementation 13:23

  • Phase One: Initiation for Grant Technology Management 14:44

  • Phase Two: Planning for Realistic Expectations 15:04*

  • Phase Three: Analysis Discovers What’s Really Going On 15:32*

  • Phase Four: Rinse and Repeat Cycle-Analysis, Configuration and Testing 16:21

  • Phase Five: Real-World Technology: Migration and Go-Live 17.41

  • Timeframe: Expectation Setting in Technology Upgrades 18.44

  • First Steps for Kicking the Excel Spreadsheet Habit 23:21

  • Predictions for Grant Management-Open Data and Machine-Readable Formats 26:38

  • The Last Word with Adam Roth, Jillian Neimeister and Lucy Morgan CPA30:51

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 32:33*

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Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#009]

Intro .41*

  • Fire Away Questions Adam Roth and Jillian Neimeister and Lucy Morgan CPA 2:00

  • Live from the NGMA Conference – The Latest on the DATA Act4:28

  • How the DATA Act will affect Federal Grant Recipients 5:52

  • How Technology and Automation are Changing Grants Management7:18

  • Grant Technology from Drones, to Datasets to Blockchain8:49

  • Benefits of AI (Artificial Intelligence) on Grant Management 11:31

  • Real-World Grant Software Implementation Case Study 15:19

  • How Improved Grant Technology Solves Real-World Problems 17:52

  • Dealing with Disasters - Puerto Rico Technology Case Study 22:16

  • 4 Eternal Truths About Technology and Grants 24:59

  • The Last Word with Adam Roth, Jillian Neimeister and Lucy Morgan CPA29:14

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 30:30*

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Intro .43*

  • Review of Episodes #006 and #007 with Johna Rodgers GPC :45

  • Getting Started-What to Expect with Change Management? 04:56

  • The Three Stages for Processing Change 06:06

  • Tip #1: Describe the Journey 9:27

  • Tip #2: Reduce Uncertainty 12:06

  • Tip #3: Communicate the Purpose 14:50

  • Tip #4: Provide an Outlet 17:58

  • Tip #5: Normalize the Pain 20:18

  • Tip #6: Make the Future Real 24:28

  • Tip #7: Celebrate Integration 27:20

  • Change Management Meet Grant Management Trends 28:51

  • Grant Talks Line-up Episodes #009 and #010 with Adam Roth and Jillian Neimeister from StreamLink Software-makers of Amplifund- “Real-World Change Management Strategies” 33:59

  • The Last Word with Lucy Morgan CPA36:11

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 39:02*

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Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#007]

Intro .41*

  • Fire Away Questions Johna Rodgers GPC and Lucy Morgan CPA 1:15

How College Prepares You for a Grant Career5:41*

  • Live from the NGMA Conference – Strategies When “My Boss is Going to Hell or Jail” 8:05

  • Tips for Dealing with Difficult Grant Situations at Work10:24

  • Tips for Working with Difficult People in the Grant Lifecycle 15:28

  • Insights into What You Can Control About Grant Management (Really)18:05

  • Lessons Learned: How to Build a More Integrated Grants Team21:54

  • The Last Word with Johna Rodgers GPC and Lucy Morgan CPA25:49

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 30:47*

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Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#006]

Intro .41*

  • Fire Away Questions Johna Rodgers GPC and Lucy Morgan CPA 1:30

  • Live from the NGMA Conference – Survival Tips-My Boss is Going to Hell or Jail5:41

  • Characteristics of Great Bosses When Working with Grants 7:49

  • How “More” Gets Grant Managers (and Bosses) Into Trouble with Funders9:57

  • Insights into Building a Culture of Greatness for Grant and Non-Grant Staff13:05

  • What to Do When You Think Your Boss is Going to Hell or Jail17:48

  • Uncomfortable Conversations with Bosses from a Grant Professional Perspective 22:02

  • The Last Word with Johna Rodgers GPC and Lucy Morgan CPA24:28

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 25.35*

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Intro .41*

  • Review of Episodes #002 and #003 with Amanda Day GPC :45

  • Getting Started-What are Suspension and Debarment? 3:10

  • When Do You Check for Suspension and Debarment? 5:18

  • What is a Corrective Action Plan? 8:44

  • Corrective Action Plans are to Prevent a Repeat (Near) Disaster 11:47

  • What to Do When Good Grants Go Bad 12:39

  • Better Grant Management Means Fewer Audit Findings 13:28

  • Writing a Corrective Action Plan-Five-step Process14:70

  • Grant Talks Line-up Episodes #006 and #007 with Johna Rodgers- “My Boss is Going to Hell or Jail” 20:13

  • The Last Word with Lucy Morgan CPA21:56

Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA 23:35*

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In this Episode of GrantTalks, Lucy discusses a hot topic about non-competitive practices and shares her personal journey into grants. Discover what practices are considered non-competitive with grants and the evolving danger zone for grant writers and consultants to help YOU feel more confident about managing your grants.

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In this Episode of GrantTalks, Lucy continues her discussion with Amanda Day GPC discussing the hard lessons learned when the Office of Inspector General (OIG) comes to visit on your first day of work as a grant manager. Discover how to build a team to address OIG audit findings and put in place corrective action from a federal grant recipient perspective to help YOU feel more confident about managing your grants.

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In this Episode of GrantTalks, Lucy is joined by Amanda Day GPC to discuss what happens when the Office of Inspector General (OIG) comes to visit on your first day of work as a grant manager. Discover how an OIG audit differs from a Single Audit and tips for when the OIG comes to visit from a federal grant recipient perspective to help YOU feel more confident about managing your grants.

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In this first episode of Grant Talks, Lucy welcomes listeners to this new community of grant professionals and provides a roadmap to the upcoming podcast episodes designed to help YOU become more confident about grants.

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