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Professional Development Builds Leadership, Philanthropy, and More

Fundraising HayDay

During the 2023 #GrantSummit hosted by the Grant Professionals Association, our cohosts interviewed a variety of leaders in the grant field.

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Cheers to Twenty Years by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

When the email from the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) came at the beginning of 2024 congratulating me on twenty years of membership, I called one of my fellow Gen-X colleagues and joked, “I don’t know whether to feel exuberant about a career milestone or join the AARP.” She was the best mentor. I could be just like her.

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Go “Backwards” to Move Your Proposals Forward: Internal Grant Reviews

Grant Professionals Association

I recently participated in a Federal grant review panel for the Department of Education that included ten complex applications with detailed rubrics and a series of 2-3 hour panel discussions over 15 days, including weekends and holidays. Grant writing is not a solo sport. Mastering the art of feedback can help make that happen.

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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. I followed the GPCI’s eligibility process, took the test, and am currently a GPC!

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3 Lessons Every Grant Professional Should Learn from their GPA Membership

Grant Professionals Association

Grant Professionals Association and communal safe space for grant professionals. Arguably one of the best professional development opportunities in philanthropy, for 4,500+ members, we’ve witnessed 26 years of innovative grant resources from GPA making it THE place for ethical standards in grantsmanship.

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Chapter Membership is for Everyone

Grant Professionals Association

At chapter events, you can meet area funders, learn about local issues, get tips on upcoming grant opportunities, and encounter potential program partners. In return, you may enjoy discounts on chapter events as you rack up those all-important points toward your GPC credential or renewal. Fellowship and fun. Still not convinced?

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Practical Ways to Use AI in 2024

Grant Professionals Association

Here are three practical ways to leverage AI for fundraising and grant writing in 2024: #1 Written communications Are you spending too much time writing letters of inquiry to funders, thank you notes, or email communications with your staff, board or volunteers? Author Bio: Margit Brazda Poirier, GPC, M.S.

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