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Grant Talks Podcast

by 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 fundingTopics include grant management, federal funding, nonprofits, local, state and tribal governments, institutions of higher education, audits, change management, technology, internal controls, communication, career advice,

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Episodes

  1. 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!

  2. 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!

  3. 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!

  4. 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!

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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*** *...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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***…

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  17. 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*** *...

  18. 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...

  19. 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...

  20. 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...

  21. E-010 More Tech Trends for Grant Management with Adam Roth, Jillian Neimeister and Lucy Morgan CPA

    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 Implementation***5:54*** * Survival Tips for Grants Management-Changing...

  22. E-009 Technology Trends - Grant Talks with Adam Roth and Jillian Neimeister from StreamLink Software with Lucy Morgan CPA

    ### 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 Act***4:28*** * How the DATA Act will affect Federal Grant Recipients ***5:52*** *…

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  23. E-008 Lineup-How to Lead Change at Grant-Funded Organizations - with Lucy Morgan CPA

    Episode Summary: ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#008] *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…

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  24. E-007 Lessons Learned-My Boss is Going to Hell or Jail - Grant Talks with Johna Rodgers GPC and Lucy Morgan CPA

    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 Career***5:41*** * Live from the NGMA Conference – Strategies When "My Boss is Going to Hell or Jail"...

  25. E-006 Survival Tips-My Boss is Going to Hell or Jail - Grant Talks with Johna Rodgers GPC and Lucy Morgan CPA

    ### 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 Jail***5:41*** * Characteristics of Great Bosses When Working with Grants...

  26. E-005 Lineup-Corrective Action Plans and Suspension and Debarment for Grants - with Lucy Morgan CPA

    ### Quick Episode Summary Grant Talks Podcast [#005] *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?...

  27. E-004 Hot Topics-Non-competitive Practices and How Lucy Became an "Accidental" Grant Manager - Grant Talks with Lucy Morgan CPA

    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...

  28. #003 Lessons Learned-Surviving an OIG Audit Your First Day on the Job - Grant Talks with Amanda Day GPC and Lucy Morgan CPA

    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...

  29. E-002 Tips for Surviving an OIG Audit Your First Day on the Job - Grant Talks with Amanda Day GPC and Lucy Morgan CPA

    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...

  30. #001 Welcome to the GrantTalks.com Podcast - Hosted by Lucy M. Morgan CPA

    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. Be sure to subscribe to the show! :)

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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 fundingTopics include grant management, federal funding, nonprofits, local, state and tribal governments, institutions of higher education, audits, change management, technology, internal controls, communication, career advice,

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