Monthly Webinar | Bridging the Language Barrier Across Departments
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Finance says it’s “just a purchase order.” Grants swears they did fill out the form correctly. And now everyone’s pointing at the new OMB guidelines… which half the team hasn’t even heard about. Sound familiar?

 

In this session, we’ll cut through the confusion and decode the different “languages” spoken across grants, finance, and program teams. You’ll walk away with practical, tested strategies to reduce back and forth, prevent misunderstandings, and get things right the first time—no battlefield required.

 

Learning Objectives:

 

  • Create relationships with internal "bilingual champions" who can speed up processes.
  • Use the OMB guidelines to open communication channels and minimize fear and confusion
  • Provide simple customer service actions that quickly show they are sympathetic and ready to help
  • Develop leadership buy-in for cross-department and whole-agency discussions to address communication issues

Presented by Johna Rodgers, Partners for Rural Impact



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Johna Rodgers

Johna Rodgers, GPC, is VP of Funding Infrastructure at Partners for Rural Impact, a national intermediary working to ensure the 14 million young people in rural America are on a path to economic mobility. She has nearly 30 years of experience in grants and nonprofits and has secured 400M+ in grants. Johna is a past president of the Grant Professionals Association and a member of its 2021 Class of Distinguished Fellows for a lifetime of work in the field. She lives and works in Bowling Green, KY.

Additional Information
Participants have the opportunity to earn 1 CPE credit | Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
To be awarded the CPE credit, participants must respond to all three of the polling questions posed during the live program.

Prerequisites: N/A
Program Level: Basic
Advance Preparation: N/A
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

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Summary
Availability:
Registration Required
Location:
Online Meeting
Date / Time:
Jul 22, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Cost:
FREE
Credit Offered:
1 CPE Credit