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Nurturing Growth: The Heartbeat of Professional Development in Grant Writing

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It's what fuels my curiosity, energizes me, and uplifts me during challenging times in the dynamic realm of grant writing. Amidst this whirlwind, one thing remains constant—the grant writing community. Grant writing isn't a solitary endeavor; it's a collaborative journey with fellow professionals.

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Interview with Carolyn Appleton: How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career

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Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer? Q: What are the best grant writing courses?

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I Applied for a GPC Exam Scholarship – You Should Too!

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When I joined the Arizona Founding Chapter of GPA nearly 15 years ago, I was a young, eager, and highly motivated grant writer with only a couple years of experience. I admired and looked up to fellow chapter members who were grant writing veterans, many of whom had their GPC. Second, the GPCI and GPA communities are amazing.

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YOU ARE INVITED!

Grant Professionals Association

I am a proud GPCI board member. Scrolling through the GPA’s website I learned about the Grant Professionals Certification (GPC) offered by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI). I realized the GPC was an exam that seemed beyond a mere certificate stating I knew about grant writing.

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Continuing Education: A Journey Not a Race

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In the ever-changing profession of grant writing, staying on top of new trends and practices is critical for continued success. This present blog piece provides tips on how best to tailor your selection of continuing education activities over the life course. Or apply for a scholarship or grant for yourself!)

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Grant Professionals as Advocates

Grant Professionals Association

In a 2016 blog article , Barbara Floersch, Chief of Training & Curriculum for The Grantsmanship Center , referred to the grant professional as a “rain-maker, a change-maker, and a social activist”. GPCI Competencies : #7, #8, and #9 Sound like anyone you know? She is a GPA-approved trainer and registered Scrum Master.

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Building World-Class Grant Teams: The GPC Advantage for Employers

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Because credentials must be anchored to rigorous and relevant standards, as well as require ongoing education and recertification, they can quickly and accurately help employers identify and hire qualified grant professionals. The GPC credential signals precisely the expertise and ethical rigor employees need when managing grant funding.

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