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Reflections from Grant Summit 2024: A First-Timer’s Perspective by Bobbi Ozanian, MHA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

This past year, I have been diving into my career goals with a renewed focus, and the GrantSummit 2024 was a key step on that path. I was so proud to put on my new name tag and GPC gold pin, a little reminder of goals achieved and those still to tackle. The day’s highlight was an invite-only reception for GPCs, hosted by GPCI.

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Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF) Scholarship Applications are Now Open! Invest in Your Future

Grant Professionals Association

The Foundation collaborates closely with the Grant Professional Association (GPA) and the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) to support and build the grants profession. We encourage all those eligible to apply early and ensure your application reflects your passion, goals, and commitment to our illustrious profession.

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Continuing Education: A Journey Not a Race

Grant Professionals Association

I find this is possible when the pursuit is intentional, focused, and rooted in one’s long-term career goals. Identify your specific career goals and the skills, competencies, and experience needed to achieve them. Decide on a strategy and timeline to accomplish your professional development goals. grant-focused lens).

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What’s on Your Professional Development Bucket List?

Grant Professionals Association

Do you have the goal of obtaining your GPC TM soon? Grant Professionals Certification Exam and CMP Renewal Scholarships (Open April 1 st to 30 th): GPF partners with the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) to offer eligible grant professionals assistance with the cost of the GPC TM Credentialing Exam.

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Know Yourself Better: Why Grant Pros Should Take The Four Tendencies Quiz!

Grant Professionals Association

When I turned 35, I wanted to start exercising again, preferably by running or going to a gym; however, I had the hardest time meeting this goal. Like any good grant pro, I would NEVER miss a grant or reporting deadline, but if a goal is just for me, I struggle to accomplish it. Do you ever have trouble meeting your goals?

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Applying Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement (QA/QI) in Grant Management Strategies

Grant Professionals Association

Quality Assurance Tips An organizational standard grant application process might include the following quality assurance elements: Prospect vetting process — reviewing potential sources of funding for alignment with your organization’s strategic and programmatic goals, objectives, and capabilities. Post-funding decision debriefings.

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Sabotage: Obstruction or Treason

Grant Professionals Association

The individual leading the charge wanted to nit-pick the goals and objectives every time we met. In week four, I put down my foot and said, we are NOT changing these goals and objectives again. Bonnie previously served as a member of the GPA and GPCI Board of Directors. At about week three, I had had enough.

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