Amanda Day, GPC, is the co-founder of HayDay Services, Fundraising HayDay Podcast co-host, and seasoned grant professional with more than 20 years experience. She spent 14 years employed full-time as a grants administrator in local governments before turning to work as a grant consultant, trainer, and speaker. She is a 2024 recipient of the Grant Professionals Distinguished Fellow Award, past President of the Grants Professionals Association, and past President of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute. Her passion lies in preparing grant professionals to successfully fund their organizational and community needs, along with meeting their personal career and leadership goals.