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YOU ARE INVITED!

Grant Professionals Association

I am a grant writer - a consultant”, I replied. From that initial recruitment conversation, a beautiful friendship developed with one of the most convincing and welcoming people I had the privilege to know, and who would become one of my mentors. How long have you been working in the field?”, Competency: 7

GPCI 59
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To lead in DEI: Disrupting inequality requires disrupting culture  

Candid

A reactive start: How the recession sparked the Ford Foundation’s DEI commitment The economic downturn of 2008 forced the foundation to downsize, reducing our global headcount. In 2022, we collaborated with consultants to assess our culture and develop a robust DEI strategy.

Policy 52
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Celebrating Women in Tech: An Interview with Qgiv’s Female Leaders

Qgiv

Jennifer: I was doing marketing for a theme park in 2008 and due to a series of unfortunate events I found myself without a job in 2009 (anyone else?). On top of that our CEO, Todd, is a phenomenal mentor and has never made me feel like being a female has anything to do with my ability to lead.