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More Than Fiduciary Oversight – How Board Members Can Support the Grant Writing Team by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

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While board members play an important role in assuring agency finances and grant funds are treated ethically, they are also partially responsible for resource development that is, ensuring their organization has the resources needed to fulfill its mission. braided funding strategies, direct v.

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Don’t Get Ghosted: How to Follow Up After Submitting a Grant By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

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On page six of the opportunity RFP, it states organizations may include professional development funds…). If you get ghosted, consider reaching out to discuss funding priorities during a less busy time of year. This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills.

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Did You Know: The Importance of Researching Funders Before Applying by Roxanne Jensen, Ed.S., GPC

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Several years ago, I worked with a nonprofit client who had received funding from a particular foundation many times in the past. This extra step can make the difference between receiving funding and being rejected. Serving on boards of other organizations funded by the funder. You can find other blog posts in this series here.

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Invest in Your Future: Winning a Scholarship for Your Grant Professional Certification

Grant Professionals Association

Will 2025 be the year you earn your Grant Professionals Certification (GPC)? The Grant Professionals Certification Institutes (GPCI) scholarship program seeks to assist qualified prospective GPCs with funds needed to sit for the exam. If you are uncertain, please take the eligibility quiz: The GPC Eligibility Quiz Survey.

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The Professionalization of Grants: Scaling Your Grants Program Through Effective Infrastructure

Grant Professionals Association

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Many organizations struggle to articulate their why, or what they need funding forwhich can make your job both frustrating and inefficient.

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​Choosing the right certification: a guide to grant writing credentials for professionals

Grant Professionals Association

Eleven percent of survey respondents reported being new to the field or GPA as the reason for not earning their GPC, while 7% were unaware of it and 11% lacked the time. Grant Professional Certification Institute The GPCI administers the nationally recognized GPC credential to grant professionals. so I never got around to it.

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When It Comes to Prospect Research, More Is Not Always Better

Grant Professionals Association

To expand their grant seeking, organizations often ask for more funding prospects but more doesnt always mean better. Funding history: Does the funder have a history of funding the same, specific geographic area? Does the funder have a history of funding organizations with similar missions?

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