Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

Download M-24-11 (c) 2025 Karen Norris, Kanoco Consulting, LLC Have you heard of www.digital.gov and visited the digital community of grants? Author Bio: Karen Norris is nationally recognized as a consultant and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Kanoco Consulting, LLC - a Karen Norris Company in Gaithersburg, MD and Lewes, DE.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

APRIL 29, 2021

That’s what this blog post is about: my top tips for improving your grant writing skills: Tip #1: READ The best way to be a great writer is to be an avid reader. You’re reading my blog right now, so you’ve already taken a great step in the right direction. You also get discounts on conferences and outside learning opportunities.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

One of the best ways to do that is to attend nonprofit conferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend?

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

This podcast founded by Mallory Erickson, an executive coach and fundraising consultant, helps nonprofits find the best practices for their fundraising strategy. This podcast hosted by Julia Campbell—digital marketing and fundraising expert, nonprofit consultant, and author—helps nonprofits build their communities. Bloomerang Blog.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

As we mentioned on the blog, TechSoup's online community staffers along with expert consultants presented at the NSAC (National Sexual Assault Conference) hosted by CALCASA (California Coalition Against Sexual Assault).

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Blackbaud

JUNE 25, 2024

You may also choose to work with an HR consultant to design your Total Rewards strategy. According to RealHR Solutions , you should look for a consultant who is an expert in Total Rewards, has strong communication skills, and is willing to collaborate with your team. This will set you up for a successful consulting experience.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2013

This guest post was authored by Nancy Palo, a senior consultant on Blackbaud's strategic services team with an emphasis on peer-to-peer fundraising. This past week marked my one-year anniversary as a strategy consultant at Blackbaud. If you are reading this blog, you already have a good start. Register today!

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. For more information about the conference or to register, CLICK HERE.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 19, 2024

With 11 sessions dedicated to the work you do as grantmakers (twice as many as last year), plus extra networking opportunities to learn from each other, you won’t want to miss Blackbaud’s annual user conference. The post The Grantmaker’s Guide to bbcon 2024 first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. And did you see?

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Critical Fundraising

AUGUST 12, 2024

If you are fortunate in your professional development, you may find yourself in a conference session that both invigorates your thinking and inspires you to take a step you perhaps otherwise would not have considered possible. After five years, Rogare’s outgoing chair Heather Hill offers a few thoughts on her time in the role.

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Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

Last month, at the TAG2022 conference for global philanthropy tech in San Antonio, we featured a panel on the future of social sector data that only scratched the surface of core issues such as: . The post Predictions for the future of social sector data appeared first on Candid Blog. Is social sector data a type of public good?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

She is a public speaker, consultant, and event planner and heads up programming, marketing, and event logistics for the series. All of these platforms have been profiled at our recent Social Media for Nonprofits conferences. Upcoming Conferences. Thankfully, you can now preschedule posts on Facebook itself.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2009

Heather Carpenter's Nonprofit Leadership 601 blog posted a list of resources for people who are new to the field of nonprofit technolology. This post lists books, reports, Web sites, blogs, and conferences that nonprofit techies — and not just those newbies — should know about. Photo: Neil T. .

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 11, 2024

I am a grant writer - a consultant”, I replied. Our Chapter is holding its annual conference in a couple of months. This occurred the same year I decided to attend the GPA Conference - 2018 in Chicago, IL. At the conference, I met other South Florida members at a chapter dinner. Competency: 7

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Soapbox Exchange

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Soapbox Engage would love to meet up with you— nonprofits, consulting firms, and Salesforce experts alike. Feel free to connect with Tim here ahead of the conference! Happy Monday, Trailblazers! Who will be at Nonprofit Dreamin later this week?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Here’s your #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Resource Package: Access Our Free Library Of #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Tools, Blog Posts, Webinars, and Conferences On-Demand: 1. Free #GivingTuesday and Year-End Fundraising Consultation. Book your free 30-minute Year-End Fundraising Consultation.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

As Samuels writes in his personal blog , he knew that NCFR was due for a major reinvestment in server hardware in 2015. On his blog, Samuels explains that this migration method was straightforward: "We didn't need to fiddle with synchronizing active directory or our on-premise Exchange server.

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Most nonprofits and organizations have their own websites, with blogs to optimize their digital marketing and SEO objectives. Blogging, creating viral videos, and sharing content on numerous social media platforms, are where influencer marketing becomes valuable to your nonprofit. The number of influencers is virtually limitless.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Ken Homer is the founding partner of Collaborative Conversations , a consultancy offering numerous approaches to bringing people together in ways that are both productive and fulfilling. The most important ingredient, however, that enables this collaboration is regular communication through weekly conference calls.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

Perlow explains, "The software is fully integrated into Exchange, so whenever you set up a conference call, you click a button for 'New Lync Meeting,' which sets up a virtual conference line and the appointment blocked out in your Outlook calendar, along with the meeting invites to the folks that need to join.

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Critical Fundraising

AUGUST 12, 2024

Ever since that fateful conference session in 2015 when I first encountered Rogare, it has been a source of inspiration and motivation for me, even at times a source of inquisition as the work served to further enhance my critical thinking and ask question upon question about our profession and practice.”

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 8, 2024

In November 2022, Mallory and I presented the Dynamic Grants Manual at the GPA Annual Conference in Louisville, KY. The presentation received acclaim for its potential use across diverse contexts—whether among a team of grant professionals or with solo consultants seeking to explain the grant process to clients.

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Key takeaways from the 2023 Philanthropy New Zealand Conference from Jo Garner , Ruth Button and Greta Buchanan. Tokona te raki is one of the funded partners who focus on the solutions being woven into the policies and practices, through ideas coming from consultation, which is the basis of their work.

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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2016

Help put together the educational program for the 2017 Nonprofit Technology Conference , taking place March 23 – 25, 2017 in Washington, DC. Nonprofit educators, leaders, and consultants from multiple countries submitted over 540 session proposals to NTEN. A version of this post originally appeared on the NetSquared blog.

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Strategic Grants

JULY 9, 2024

When a statement such as ‘let’s get comfortable with discussing the topics and issues that make us uncomfortable’ is the precursor to day one of the Social Impact Summit, you know you’re in for a thought provoking and interesting conference! Two of my favourite Summit quotes to wrap up “Conversation is not difficult.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

This is a guest blog by Darian Rodriguez Heyman. You may not have heard about Lara Stockman's "25 Days to Make a Difference" blog, or how, after profiling different nonprofits, random acts of kindness, and community-driven efforts she mobilized an audience of 25,000 readers after just a few weeks.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 26, 2024

Diane’s Note: It’s no secret that our team is a big fan of Bloomerang as we have collaborated for years on free webinars and in the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference community, but they are also a generous supporter of our BIPOC Nonprofit Professional Scholarships for Agile in Nonprofit training.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

These courses, intended specifically for nonprofit professionals, are prepared by academics, practitioners, and consultants, to help your organization accomplish its mission. Check out a previous blog I wrote on easyLearning and what it has to offer. Take just the individual courses you want or take all eight in the Certificate Series.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

This blog is for volunteers, webmasters and administrators of associations, clubs, charities, communities and other groups. This blog is sponsored by Wild Apricot membership software : a set of tools for membership administration , event registration , website management , online fundraising - with friendly and knowledgeable tech support.

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iGrantWriters

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Publish articles on relevant industry blogs, keep up with news on new developments, lead webinars on new federal or state initiatives that affect grant writers, or present at conferences and meetings sponsored by reputable organizations like the National Council of Nonprofits. Offer classes at libraries or community centers.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 15, 2024

Network Your Way to Riches : Knowledge is power. ,, Build relationships with other nonprofits, grant consultants, and funding professionals. Join nonprofit communities: Connect with other organizations in your niche through online forums, conferences, or regional coalitions.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 17, 2024

Don’t underestimate the connections you do have: Do you go to conferences specific to your area of focus? As someone who works with small to mid-sized nonprofits led from within the community served, I've come to appreciate the myriad ways that relationships can be built from the ground up. Here are some tips: 1. GPC Competencies: #8.1 #8.2

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Conferences – Many larger software vendors hold user conferences. About the Author Mark Becker founded Cathexis Partners in 2008, providing technical and consultative services to nonprofits of all sizes and types. He previously served as director of IT consulting at a fundraising event production company focused on nonprofits.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 28, 2024

I was notified at the GPA Annual Conference in Baltimore that I had won the scholarship. Author Bio: Kim Joyce, GPC, the Founder & CEO of Kim Joyce & Associates, a national, full-service grant consultancy firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona works with dozens of clients nationwide.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

As Samuels writes in his personal blog , he knew that NCFR was due for a major reinvestment in server hardware in 2015. On his blog, Samuels explains that this migration method was straightforward: "We didn't need to fiddle with synchronizing active directory or our on-premise Exchange server.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

On April 16-18, 2023, 3,600+ fundraising professionals descended on New Orleans, LA for AFP ICON’s 63 rd annual conference, the largest turnout in six years. Networking and Inspiration Outside of the sessions, the conference was riddled with networking opportunities. AFP ICON also hosted two inspirational general sessions.

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Sharpshooter Communications

MARCH 12, 2021

As consultants, we’re lucky enough to work with a variety of amazing organizations addressing a broad range of needs in our area. They also host the GPA Annual Conference—fingers crossed we get to see everyone in Seattle this year! It connects us to the critical work being done in our community.

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