Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 27, 2025

Author Bio: Julie Assel, GPC, CGMS, is CEO of Assel Grant Services, a national consulting firm specializing in strategic grant research, proposal development, management, and training. GPC Competency: 5 – Knowledge of Post-Award to Inform Pre-Award

Award

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In addition, this year’s conference provided great networking opportunities with 30 minutes between sessions, 90 minutes for lunch and networking, and opportunities to gather with specific related groups like my chapter and GPC colleagues. What advanced topics did you enjoy this year or would you like to see next year at GrantSummit?

GPC

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 25, 2025

Author Bio: Meredith Burke Hammons, PhD, GPC is the founder of Burke Hammons Consulting, a professional grant services firm, and a trainer for GrantWriting USA with over 15 years of experience in grant development, training, and research. What tools do you use to make this process easier? She holds a Ph.D.

IT

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In addition to the successes, thoughtful consideration of the challenges faced can help you gain insights into areas where you need more training or different systems to ensure smoother grant processes. Training Plan Review the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) competencies ( found here: Competencies Tested – GPCI ).

GPCI

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 24, 2025

Both types of certifications signify a standardized level of expertise and often follow the completion of specialized training and exams. Eleven percent of survey respondents reported being new to the field or GPA as the reason for not earning their GPC, while 7% were unaware of it and 11% lacked the time. Who Is Certified?

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 14, 2025

GPA inspired me, as we celebrated GPC certifications, shared experiences, and discussed the challenges of daily work. For the first time in my career, I learned to overtly state the value of what I do, quantify my success with strong data, and ask for tools and training that equip me for success and increased capacity.

GPC

Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 17, 2025

While this consultant may need oversight or training to get started, your team can oversee the details along the way and trust the outcomes. www.vflynnconsulting.com GPC Competency: #2 Whether just once or many times as needed, the Extra Hand steps in and follows your teams instructions to increase capacity. The Favorite Contact.

Consultant

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 21, 2025

We know it's hard to find time for continuing education and training in our schedules. Outside of work, Lauren is pursuing her MBA and GPC certification while enjoying gardening, hiking with her family, and reading. When you adopt a scholar mindset and make it part of your routine, you'll be amazed at what you can learn.

Grantschool

Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

You can find other blog posts in this series here. All of our grant training sessions are taught by credentialed grant professionals and are approved for continuing education units by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute and CFRE International. Check out our website to learn more and sign up for our training newsletter.

GPC

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2025

GrantZone – GPA offers a public forum where you as a member can post questions, respond to other posts, find GPC study sessions, connect to other chapter members, and keep abreast of changes in the field. If awarded, your scholarship will be in the form of a credit to GPCI for all or a portion of the GPC exam.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

MARCH 10, 2024

AGS is also launching a new training series in May, Capacity Building for Small Organizations. Follow along with the small nonprofit blog series by subscribing for updates. In the meantime, learn more about organizational grant readiness and a variety of other topics with AGS online training sessions available on demand.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 6, 2024

Insomnia Physical exhaustion Changes in eating habits Anxiety and depression Headaches and stomachaches If you are interested in grant services, training, or exploring how AGS can support overflow grant work, Julie Assel, CGMS, GPC, President/CEO , will be happy to talk with you about this and provide you with a quote for grant services.

Burnout

Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 28, 2024

If you are interested in grant services, training, or 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.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 11, 2024

There is growing consensus that the expectation of “gratitude” in the form of thank-you notes actually perpetuates an imbalance of power between nonprofits and funders and negatively impacts the great work you could be doing together ( NonprofitAF Blog, 2023 ). Learn more about building relationships with AGS on-demand training opportunities.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

APRIL 7, 2024

You can also learn more about organizational grant readiness and a variety of other topics with AGS online training sessions available on demand. AGS is launching a new training series in May, Capacity Building for Small Organizations. Follow along with the small nonprofit blog series by subscribing for updates.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

JUNE 24, 2024

Have you ever stopped to consider the reasons why you sign up for webinars, attain or continue to maintain your grant professional certification (GPC), or set out to learn an entirely new skill set (like project management)? For some, an employer prioritizes professional development and encourages developing a training plan.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

APRIL 22, 2024

If you are interested in more communication skills, AGS has a training in Motivational Interviewing that combines active listening with specific strategies to help positively influence information-seeking conversations. This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

MARCH 31, 2024

To be competitive, your grant team must train and prepare to advance through the rounds and win awards. Assel Grant Services has on-demand training to guide the development of new, quality writing for your proposal. This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

APRIL 29, 2024

Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) There are just over 300 CGMS professionals at the end of 2023; only five have also received their GPC, including two AGS staff. million PMP certification holders worldwide through the Professional Management Institute ; only a few also hold their GPC, including one AGS team member.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Learn more about the stages of group development , the power of partnerships , motivational interviewing strategies to support effective teamwork, managing up , and a variety of other topics with AGS online training sessions available on demand.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Stay tuned as we continue this blog series tailored for small organizations with tips for managing grant prospect research, organizing for success, self-advocacy, and more. AGS is also launching a new training series in May, Capacity Building for Small Organizations. Registration is live!

GPC

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Subscribe to our blog to follow along! A good COI policy will include provisions for regular COI training. AGS developed an on-demand grant management training series covering topics such as pre-award Federal activities, grant management systems, policies and procedures, and award closeout.

Grant Management

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 15, 2024

Have you ever stopped to consider the reasons why you sign up for webinars, attain or continue to maintain your grant professional certification (GPC), or set out to learn an entirely new skill set (like project management)? For some, an employer prioritizes professional development and encourages developing a training plan.

Grantschool

Assel Grant Services

MARCH 3, 2024

All contributors are anonymous; however, much of the content in this blog is paraphrased from their responses. Check out our website to learn more and sign up for our training newsletter. This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

APRIL 14, 2024

AGS has on-demand training if you want to learn more about building long-lasting relationships. This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills. Take a look at how the development team stewards individual donors as inspiration for grant funders.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 20, 2024

You can find other blog posts in this series here. Check out our website to learn more and sign up for our training newsletter. AGS blogs, funding alerts, and trainings are aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills. GPC first appeared on Assel Grant Services.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

JUNE 16, 2024

AGS offers several on-demand webinars on a variety of topics to support the full grant cycle, in addition to an Evaluation Training Series ! Check out our website to learn more and sign up for our training newsletter. D, GPC, CFRE first appeared on Assel Grant Services. The post You CAN Evaluate Your Program!

GPC

Assel Grant Services

MAY 26, 2024

Think about the hours of training, years of experience, or credentials you obtained to become a grant professional. For another perspective, AGS blog contributor Shauna O’Toole recently offered some great and practical ideas for how organizational systems can better support the human capital they have in grant professionals.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

JULY 6, 2024

If you are interested in grant services, training, or 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.

Metrics

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 28, 2024

This present blog piece provides tips on how best to tailor your selection of continuing education activities over the life course. Research specific training or courses that can help you grow your skills. Seek the support of your employer to assist in offsetting registration fees for attending training. (Or Execute your plan!

Education

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Use clear and consistent communication with staff, leadership, and auditors and provide training when needed. With our custom training , we can create and facilitate time and effort training for staff. This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills.

Grant Management

Assel Grant Services

JULY 28, 2024

You can also check out a variety of quality training opportunities available from AGS. 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.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The direct costs (service, equipment, training) are likely direct costs, but the administrative assistant’s increase in time spent facilitating these services isn’t allowable. Check out our Grant Management Training Series to increase knowledge, skills, and personal comfort implementing these activities!

Indirect Cost

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 14, 2024

You can find other blog posts in this series here. Check out our website to learn more and sign up for our training newsletter. GPC first appeared on Assel Grant Services. Competency #4: Knowledge of how to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application Skill 4.7:

GPC

Assel Grant Services

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

AGS is also launching a new training series in May, Capacity Building for Small Organizations. Follow along with the small nonprofit blog series by subscribing for updates. In the meantime, learn more about a variety of topics with AGS online training sessions available on demand.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

JUNE 30, 2024

If you would like to learn more about methods of locating funding sources and techniques to learn more about specific funders, Assel Grant Services has two on-demand training opportunities: Grants 101: Researching Grant Opportunities and Grants 201: Prospect Research. Identify methods of locating funding sources Skill 6.4:

GPC

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 13, 2024

Attaining one’s Grant Professional Certification (GPC), the only accredited credential for the grant profession, is one way to demonstrate a high level of expertise, knowledge, and experience. The focus of the certification process is assessment of the participants versus their participation in a training. Why Accreditation?

GPC