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Staying Invisible While Building Impact

Grant Professionals Association

But this behind-the-scenes role comes with big ethical responsibility: to support without overshadowing, and to write in a way that centers the clients voice, not our own. Being connected feels powerful; however, its not ethical. Ethical Invisible Ink: Ghostwriting also isnt about making things sound good. And look, I get it.

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

Grant Professionals Association

However, designation certifications go further in requiring ongoing continuing education and adherence to a professional code of ethics. 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.), Who Is Certified? so I never got around to it.

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The 2025 GrantSummit: Now More Than Ever!

Grant Professionals Association

Moreover, sharing experiences with fellow grant professionals can provide key insights into various tools that others have found effective, whether that involves learning the ethics of AI, leveraging technology for efficient project management, or exploring innovative storytelling techniques.

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Who for the Win! The Ripple Effect of Compassionate Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

As we navigate this new era, keeping Who at the heart of our work is no longer just a best practice - its our ethical responsibility. GPCI Competencies: #3: Strategies for effective program and project design #8: Practices and services that raise the level of professionalism of grant professionals

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What’s on Your Professional Development Bucket List?

Grant Professionals Association

Grant professionals cannot successfully and ethically develop grant proposals and applications without learning “tricks of the trade.” Earning the GPC credential enhances the credibility of the grant profession by assuring members with the credential are qualified, ethical, and proficient in supporting organizations through the grant process.

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

Grant Professionals Association

The GPC credential signals precisely the expertise and ethical rigor employees need when managing grant funding. It provides confidence that certified staff can handle all aspects of identifying, securing and managing grants effectively and ethically.

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Call out or call in?

Grant Professionals Association

As grant professionals, we are stewards of the GPA Code of Ethics for our organizations and/or clients. Often, however, we find ourselves navigating tenuous ethical conflict when leaders and/or members of our teams propose organizational strategies or actions that would violate the Code of Ethics. response that I would like.

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