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Staying Invisible While Building Impact

Grant Professionals Association

Ghostwriting is one of the most common, yet least talked about, practices in grant writing, especially for consultants. 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. And look, I get it. That speaks volumes.

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True or False: Grant Writing Tips for Nonprofit Leaders

Think and Ink Grants

The bottom line is that it's against the Grant Professionals Association's Code of Ethics. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. There are so many reasons why this is a bad idea.

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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. Author Bio: Jorden Anderson, MSW, MPA, GPC , is the founder of Jorden Anderson Consulting, a five-year-old consulting firm that has raised more than $30 million on behalf of its clients across the nation.

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How the GPA Code of Ethics Gave Me the Confidence to Specialize as a New Grant Consultant

Grant Professionals Association

My options were: Should I resign from my full-time job as a nonprofit employee and start consulting full-time? After several months of reflecting on my values and goals, crunching numbers, watching every GPA consulting webinar available, and asking for guidance from trusted peers and family, I decided to take a risk and become a solopreneur.

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6 Things to Consider When Hiring a Grant Writer…Maybe a Grant Consultant is a Better Fit

Millionaire Grant Lady

How could hiring a grant consultant help your organization meet its funding goals? Additionally, you should look for a candidate who has a recognized professional certification, such as Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) or Grant Professional Certificate (GPC). To hire a consultant, simply contact them and get the ball rolling.

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More Than a “Hallmark Holiday”: What International Grant Professionals Day (IGPD) Means to Me

Grant Professionals Association

We are committed to a code of ethics, and there is a culture of learning as we grow and improve in our craft. Author Bio: Michael Weinrauch is a grants specialist operating Marysville Grants Consulting and a member of GPA Chapters in Canada and Kentucky as well as the GPA Ethics Committee. P is for being problem-solvers.

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Certifications for the Grant Professional By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Certifications help uplift the profession by establishing a level of knowledge and ethical practices and acknowledging experience and expertise within an industry. 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.

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