Grant Talks Podcast

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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E-032 More Burnout in the Grant Profession-Lucy Morgan and GPC Friends

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!

03-24
33:43

E-031 Burnout in the Grant Profession with Lucy Morgan and GPC Friends

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!

03-17
33:43

E-030 More Grant Writing Tips with Diane H. Leonard and Lucy Morgan

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!

02-17
36:14

E-029 Grant Writing Success Tips with Diane H. Leonard and Lucy Morgan

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!

02-10
38:01

Grant Talks 2020_Diane Leonard 2

### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#028] *Intro ***.42*** * Fire Away Questions with Diane Leonard and Lucy Morgan CPA***1:31*** * 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*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

05-20
24:26

E-027 Grant Team Velocity and More with Diane Leonard and Lucy Morgan

Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#027] *Intro ***.42*** * Fire Away Questions with Diane Leonard and Lucy Morgan CPA***1:34*** * How to Build Grant Team Happiness and Velocity ***3:27*** * The Intersection of Scrum and Grant Consulting***5:19*** * The Benefits of Velocity to Grant Recipients and Grant Makers***7:08*** * Building Capacity with Innovation ***8:35*** * Doing More with Less-Why Velocity Matters ***11:06*** * Changing Expectations: Velocity is More Than Working Faster***13:12*** * Transforming Innovation into a Service Context ***15:29*** * Speedbumps on the Road to Team Happiness and Velocity***17:04*** * Speedbumps on the Road to Team Happiness and Velocity***17:04*** * 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*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

05-13
23:36

E-026 More Power of Grant Logic Models with Julie Assel and Lucy Morgan

Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#026] *Intro ***.42*** * Fire Away Questions with Julie Assel and Lucy Morgan CPA***1:30*** * Getting Started with Logic Models***3:20*** * The Kellogg Foundation Logic Model***5:21*** * Engaging Others in the Logic Model Process***6:32*** * How to Implement a Logic Model***8:41*** * Best Practices: Implementation Timeframes for Logic Models***10:51*** * Common Misconceptions About Logic Models***12:38*** * Spotlight: Real-life Results With Logic Models***16:32*** * The Last Word with Julie Assel and Lucy Morgan CPA ***18:46*** *Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA ***20:22*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

04-15
20:46

E-025 The Power of Grant Logic Models with Julie Assel and Lucy Morgan

Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#025] *Intro ***.42*** * Fire Away Questions with Julie Assel and Lucy Morgan CPA***1:49*** * The Untapped Power of Logic Models***2:36*** * The Benefits of Logic Models in the Grant LIfecycle***4:04*** * Key Components of Logic Models***5:56*** * Picking the Right Type of Logic Model***8:29*** * Best Practices: Logic Models and Course Corrections***12:08*** * Using Logic Models to Highlight ROI***13:18*** * Spotlight: Mistakes in Grant Logic***14:31*** * Lessons Learned: Harnessing the Potential of Logic***15:50*** * The Last Word with Julie Assel and Lucy Morgan CPA ***17:09*** *Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA ***18.18*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

04-08
18:42

E-024 More Big Topics in Philanthropy with Rachel Werner and Lucy Morgan

Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#024] *Intro ***.42*** * Fire Away Questions with Rachel Werner and Lucy Morgan CPA***1:23*** * How to Stay Current on Philanthropy Trends***3:43*** *Trends in the Public Sector-Open Data is Coming to Grants***5:25*** * Resources for Tracking Trends***6:09*** * Accelerating Change: Social Media and Social Issues***9:47*** * Best Practices: Public Expectations and Change Management***11:45*** * Top Challenges in Philanthropy***12:56*** * Lessons Learned: Collaboration Matters***15:18*** * Spotlight on Mission - Better Storytelling***16:55*** * The Last Word with Rachel Werner and Lucy Morgan CPA ***18:05*** *Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA ***19.24*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

03-16
19:48

E-023 Big Topics in Philanthropy with Rachel Werner and Lucy Morgan

Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#023] *Intro ***.40*** * Fire Away Questions with Rachel Werner and Lucy Morgan CPA***1:28*** * 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 Grants***14:47*** * 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*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

03-10
20:09

E-022 More Grant Networking Tips with Mike Chamberlain and Lucy Morgan

Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#022] *Intro ***.42*** * Fire Away Questions with Mike Chamberlain and Lucy Morgan CPA***1:26*** * 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*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

02-18
19:55

E-021 Grant Networking Tips with Mike Chamberlain and Lucy Morgan

Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#021] *Intro ***.42*** * Fire Away Questions with Mike Chamberlain and Lucy Morgan CPA***1:26*** * Benefits of Membership: Connecting Grant Recipients***4:05*** * Tips for Networking with Grant Professionals***6:19*** * Challenges of Grant Professional Development***7:41*** * Best Practices: How to Stay Up-to-Date with Grant Changes***10:45*** * More Solutions for Communities = More Opportunities for Grant Professionals***12:55*** * Common Grant Misconceptions: Setting Expectations***14:30*** * Grant Writing and Management Trends: Embracing the Constant of Change***16:37*** * The Last Word with Mike Chamberlain and Lucy Morgan CPA ***18:03*** *Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA ***19.35*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

02-10
19:58

E-020 More Grant Technology Trends with Liz Marenakos and Lucy Morgan

Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#020] *Intro ***.43*** * Fire Away Questions with Liz Marenakos and Lucy Morgan CPA***1:36*** * Survival Tips for the Rapid Pace of Technology***4:08*** * Trends in Performance Reporting-Accountability to Solve Problems***6:43*** * Best Practices: Upgrading Your Grants Management Software***8:31*** * Innovation in Grant Reporting: Set a Vision and Embrace Flexibility***11:46*** * Technology Trends: Setting Expectations for Software Implementation***12:49*** * Technology and Grant Management: Better Tools Build Better Outcomes ***17:11*** * Top Trends for Better Grant Management in the Future***18:32*** * The Last Word with Liz Marenakos and Lucy Morgan CPA***22:21*** *Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA ***23.27*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

01-21
23:52

E-019 Technology Trends for Grants with Liz Marenakos and Lucy Morgan

Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#019] *Intro ***.41*** * Fire Away Questions with Liz Marenakos and Lucy Morgan CPA***1:40*** * Trends for Technology and Automation in Fundraising and Grants***3:40*** * Trends in Grant and Technology-Powering the Social Good Community***4:49*** * Best Practices: The Role of Technology in Effective and Efficient Grant Management***7:37*** * Cloud Computing and Automation: The Evolution of Accounting in the Social Good Sector***8:16*** * Federal Grant and Technology Trends: The World of Open Data and the DATA Act***10:54*** * Technology and Grant Management: Tools Designed for the Best Outcomes***17:22*** * The Last Word with Liz Marenakos and Lucy Morgan CPA***19:00*** *Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA ***21.15*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

01-15
21:16

E-018 More Tackling Grant Compliance with Alexandra Rosenblatt and Lucy Morgan CPA

Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#018] *Intro ***.41*** * Fire Away Questions with Alexandra Rosenblatt and Lucy Morgan CPA***1:23*** * Tips for Staying in Compliance with Grants***2:23*** * Best Practices: The Role of an Attorney in Improving Grant Management***3:43*** * Transparency and Accountability: The Role of the OIG in Federal Grants***5:27*** * Grant Surprises: The Role of an Attorney in Fighting Unfair Decisions***7:47*** * Grant Management: The Hidden Requirements in Your Award Terms and Conditions***9:58*** * Grant Best Practices: Balancing Compliance and Risks***16:24*** * The Last Word with Alexandra Rosenblatt and Lucy Morgan CPA***18:19*** *Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA ***19:00*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

12-17
19:24

E-017 Tackling Grant Compliance with Alexandra Rosenblatt and Lucy Morgan CPA

Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#017] *Intro ***.41*** * Fire Away Questions with Alexandra Rosenblatt and Lucy Morgan CPA***1:21*** * The Need for Legal Services with a Focus on Grants***4:35*** * Grant Best Practices: Building Relationships for Success***7:07*** * How Head Start Grants Transform Children-Supporting Compliance***9:36*** * Grant Documentation and Compliance- A Holistic Approach***15:09*** * Grant Surprises: More Compliance, Bigger Stakes***18:21*** * The Last Word with Alexandra Rosenblatt and Lucy Morgan CPA***20:04*** *Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA ***21:13*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

12-11
21:37

E-016 More Grant Challenges with Rochelle McLaurin, MBA, Kimberly Morones and Lucy Morgan CPA

Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#016] *Intro ***.41*** * Fire Away Questions Rochelle McLaurin, Kimberly Morones and Lucy Morgan CPA ***00:53*** * The Grant Obstacle Course: Case Studies***5:25*** * Tips for Improving Communication-Grant Case Studies***6:21*** * Building Cross-Functional Communication-Grant Management ***7:51*** * Challenges of Communication with Diverse Stakeholders***8:48*** * The Last Word with Rochelle McLaurin and Kimberly Morones and Lucy Morgan CPA***12:55*** *Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy Morgan M. Morgan CPA ***15:04*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

11-20
15:28

E-015 Grant Funded Challenges with Rochelle McLaurin, MBA, Kimberly Morones and Lucy Morgan CPA

Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#015] *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 Course***5:14*** * Grant Funded Challenges: Tips for Post-Award Grant Management***7:44*** * Grant Funded Challenges: Improving Communication in the Grant Lifecycle ***9:11*** * The Last Word with Rochelle McLaurin and Kimberly Morones and Lucy Morgan CPA***13:42*** *Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy Morgan M. Morgan CPA ***16:58*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

11-13
17:22

NGMA 2019_Session 2

Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#013] *Intro ***.41*** * Fire Away Questions Patrick Ballinger and Lucy Morgan CPA ***1:22*** * The Risks of Not Following the Grant Rules***2:47*** * 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 Procedures***9:26*** * The Last Word with Patrick Ballinger and Lucy Morgan CPA***10:28*** *Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA ***11:48*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

10-14
12:12

E-012 The Odyssey-Developing Grant Policies with Patrick Ballinger and Lucy Morgan CPA

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 Management***3:05*** * Strategies for Overcoming Resistance to Change ***4:29*** * Creating Better Grant Guides and Policies-Where to Start***5:15*** * 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 CPA***11:08*** *Outro Audio GrantTalks Podcast with Lucy M. Morgan CPA ***12:44*** Be sure to subscribe to the show!

10-06
13:09
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