Amanda Day

Grant Professional Certified

Amanda Day, GPC, is a national trainer and speaker. With 20+ years of grant prospect research, writing, and management experience, she has the knowledge, know-how, and stories to keep every workshop participant engaged and better prepared to succeed in the grants profession. She is well versed in federal and private grant funding, having begun her career serving as a grants administrator for local government agencies. She’s secured and managed over $20 million in federal grant funding. Along with Kimberly Hays de Muga, Amanda is cohost of Fundraising HayDay, a podcast about grants and such, and co-founder of HayDay Services, a grant and fundraising training company. Amanda was awarded the Grant Professionals Distinguished Fellow Award for 2024.

Education
Southwest Baptist University, Bachelor of Science

Professional Credentials
Grant Professional Certified (GPC)

Professional & Civic Leadership
Past President, Grant Professionals Association (GPA)
Past President, Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI)

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