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

Grant Professionals Association

Typically, grant professionals learn on the job through trial and error, plus there are vast numbers of classes, webinars, and articles to read on writing grants. This is the boat I am in; I wrote grants for a decade before GPCI first offered certifications in 2008 (GPA of Lower Hudson, n.d.), There is no degree in grant writing.

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Wrapping up 2024

Grant Professionals Association

Take advantage of webinars from GPA and other professional trainers on how to create an effective grant calendar. Training Plan Review the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) competencies ( found here: Competencies Tested – GPCI ).

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Continuing Education: A Journey Not a Race

Grant Professionals Association

If financial resources are thin, you can integrate low and/or no-cost trainings available through GPA or other GPCI AEP-approved trainers. 2) How can I maximize my participation in webinars and trainings, including the upcoming GrantSummit, to obtain timely and strategic training offered there? grant-focused lens).

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What’s on Your Professional Development Bucket List?

Grant Professionals Association

The best way to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for creating competitive proposals is to attend workshops and webinars presented by seasoned professionals. In 2023, GPCI presented three CMP awards and 11 GPC TM Exam scholarships to recipients.

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Maximize your investment in the GrantSummit

Grant Professionals Association

Whether you attended online or in person, if you are similar to me, the 2023 Grant Summit delivered a knowledge-packed four days of learning, discovering new resources, meeting amazing people, and if you were in person, enjoying Foundant caramels and the first-ever GPCI sponsored dance party! Follow podcasts that were referenced or promoted.

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Nurturing Growth: The Heartbeat of Professional Development in Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

Engaging in events like chapter lunches, attending the Grant Summit , pursuing certifications, and participating in webinars keeps us updated on the latest trends and fosters strong community ties. GPCI Competency #7: Knowledge of practices and services that raise the level of professionalism of grant developers

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Grant Professionals as Advocates

Grant Professionals Association

A recent State of the Sector webinar on Advocacy in Nonprofit Organizations in my community led to reflection on how opportunities to be an advocate present themselves in my career as a grant professional. GPCI Competencies : #7, #8, and #9 She is a GPA-approved trainer and registered Scrum Master.

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