Grant Managers Mastermind
Join fellow grant managers for our monthly community session. Share best practices, discuss compliance challenges, and learn from each other's experiences.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM ET
"The session was very helpful and allowed insight from other grant professionals as well as a software developer."
— Joyce Tillman (Rated 9/10)
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Free for all grant managers
What to Expect
Collaborative problem-solving in a safe, confidential environment
"Hot Seat" Problem-Solving
Present your current challenges—compliance issues, stakeholder management, workflow problems, or reporting deadlines—and get practical solutions from peers who've been there.
Small Group Breakout Rooms
Intimate groups of 3-4 grant managers with a dedicated moderator. Each breakout room ensures everyone gets airtime and personalized feedback on their specific challenges.
Actionable Takeaways
Leave with concrete next steps you can implement immediately. No theory—just practical solutions from grant managers solving the same problems you face.
Safe, Confidential Environment
- Not Recorded: Sessions are never recorded to ensure complete confidentiality
- No Notes Taken: What's shared in the mastermind stays in the mastermind
- Cameras On Required: Active participation with video creates genuine connection and engaged collaboration
- Peer Confidentiality: Share openly about sensitive grant information, funder relationships, and organizational challenges
Get the Most Out of Your Session
Bring one specific challenge you'd like group input on (e.g., "How do I handle a funder requiring mid-year budget changes?")
Be ready to contribute your insights and experiences to help other grant managers solve their challenges
What Grant Managers Are Saying
Feedback from recent Mastermind sessions
"This session was very encouraging and I like that the groups were small and engaging and required feedback as well as questions."
Alexis Jackson
Rating: 10/10
"I absolutely loved the problem-solving & collaborative breakout room! Great ideas were shared by everyone!"
Adrienne Malmberg
Rating: 9/10
"I had no idea what to expect and was pleasantly surprised by the breadth and depth of the conversation. Thank you for creating this space."
Maryellen Grant
Rating: 9/10
"It was well facilitated, collegial, and informative. I liked the breakout session's openness."
Kate Fitzsimmons
Rating: 8/10
"Engaging and personable. I liked the structure of the meeting and got more out of it than I expected."
Liz Archibald
Rating: 8/10
"The colleagues in my breakout session are great! We're actually still chatting with each other post-Mastermind and helping each other out!"
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Recent Mastermind Topics
Here's what grant managers have been discussing
Navigating 2 CFR 200 Procurement Threshold Updates
How the recent threshold changes affect your purchasing processes and what documentation adjustments are needed.
Responding to Single Audit Findings
Best practices for drafting corrective action plans and preventing repeat findings in future audits.
Managing Multi-Source Compliance Requirements
Strategies for tracking different requirements across federal, state, and foundation funding sources.
Vendor Management and SAM.gov Compliance
Efficient workflows for vendor verification, debarment checks, and maintaining compliant vendor relationships.
Who Should Attend
Grant Managers & Coordinators
Responsible for day-to-day grant compliance, reporting, and documentation management.
Finance Directors & Controllers
Overseeing financial compliance, budget management, and audit preparation across grant portfolios.
Executive Directors & CFOs
Ensuring organizational compliance and understanding strategic implications of grant requirements.
Program Directors
Managing grant-funded programs and ensuring compliance at the program delivery level.