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

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2024

For business owners seeking government contracts, selecting a NAICS code aids in marketing your services. Government agencies use NAICS codes to classify procurement documents and reach out to potential vendors that are aligned with their needs. The GPC remains the only nationally accredited credential for Grant Professionals globally!

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Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

Here are the circumstances that may trigger an audit requirement: Federal, state, and local government contracts may require an audit as part of the nonprofit’s contract for funding. Selecting an auditor should always follow the nonprofit’s purchasing and procurement guidelines; at a minimum, a request for proposals should be used.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Finance staff familiar with contracts and procurement may be able to pass along cost-cutting information. External evaluation work can be viewed as an investment in systems and processes that will be sustained over time, with small recurring maintenance costs to adjust for programmatic changes.

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