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Where Else but GPA?

Grant Professionals Association

GPA inspired me, as we celebrated GPC certifications, shared experiences, and discussed the challenges of daily work. A two-year stint as chapter Program Committee Chair allowed me to attend officer meetings, interact with chapter members and learn from excellent presenters and mentors.

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From Napkin to Narrative: How Program Design Powers Grant Success

Grant Professionals Association

A great idea would emerge: a way to feed families, house veterans, mentor teen., GPC Competency: #9 How a strong program design transforms an initial idea into a persuasive, fundable case for support. Don’t even get me started on the dreaded paper jams. Yet, even amidst those struggles, we had something powerful – vision.

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Forever a Scholar: Embrace the Journey of Learning in a World That Never Stops

Grant Professionals Association

Work with a mentor or mentee and learn from other's firsthand experiences. Outside of work, Lauren is pursuing her MBA and GPC certification while enjoying gardening, hiking with her family, and reading. If you have 60 minutes or more: Read a book or research your favorite topic!

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Cheers to Twenty Years by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

She was the best mentor. If you are interested in grant services, federal review services, or are interested in our career opportunities, Julie Assel, CGMS, GPC, President/CEO , will be happy to talk with you about this opportunity and provide you with a quote for grant services. In time, I learned to love her job, too.

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YOU ARE INVITED!

Grant Professionals Association

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 realized the GPC was an exam that seemed beyond a mere certificate stating I knew about grant writing. Get your GPC.

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Chapter Membership is for Everyone

Grant Professionals Association

By serving on a chapter board or committee, you can develop soft skills like public speaking, project management and event coordination, all while earning points toward credentials like the GPC. In return, you may enjoy discounts on chapter events as you rack up those all-important points toward your GPC credential or renewal.

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

Grant Professionals Association

Author Bio: Kimberly Hays de Muga, GPC, is the cofounder and cohost of Fundraising HayDay, a podcast about grants and such. And that means a better shot at getting the funding to transform the communities you serve. Mastering the art of feedback can help make that happen.