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

Grant Professionals Association

Taking this approach not only strengthens project design but also demonstrates to funders that your organization is actively working alongside the community to achieve shared goals. 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.

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Partners, Proposals and AI, Oh My!: Optimizing Collaborations in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Grant Professionals Association

To use AI effectively, a proposal team must set ground rules for ethical deployment and ensure that AI serves as a tool, not a team member. Set explicit goals for convenings and communication chains. +AI: GPC Competencies: #3 and #4 AI: If you’re struggling to create agendas or frameworks, use AI for brainstorming.

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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. Mastery seems like a never-ending goal but just as it may be elusive at times, so too are the causes we support, which evolve and change over time. P is for being problem-solvers. D is for dependability. This work is a puzzle.

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Did You Know: How to Find the Right Grant Opportunities for Your Organization by Roxanne Jensen, Ed.S., GPC

Assel Grant Services

Start with Your Mission It is important to focus on your organization’s mission and goals as you begin your grant research. Competency #6: Knowledge of nationally recognized standards of ethical practice; Skill 6.1: Identify ethical practices in the research and selection of funding opportunities.

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

Grant Professionals Association

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. And equally important, will it make abiding by the GPA Code of Ethics more challenging?

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Grant Stewardship: Beyond “Thank You” by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Understand your grant’s goals and objectives. You should have the necessary systems in place to measure the goals and objectives you outlined in your grant request. Competency #6: Knowledge of nationally recognized standards of ethical practice by grant developers Skill 6.8:

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