Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

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.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 29, 2024

For those of us whose work is creative, focusing in particular on the grant writing work of our team, using AI represents an ethical gray area. ICYMI: The Grant Professionals Association has been talking about this on an ongoing basis and has this current statement about the ethics of AI for our field.)

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly widely available, the need to ensure they’re used safely and ethically also becomes ever more urgent. These articles explore the ethical considerations AI technology raises for the sector and ways to address them. Here are some articles to help you get started.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In addition, the Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Department at Stanford University focuses on human-centered AI, emphasizing the need for diverse voices in AI development to address ethical concerns. Candid’s AI-powered LOI writer assistant aids fundraisers and provides guidance on writing different sections of an LOI.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

According to BoardSource , the board [of directors] is responsible for ensuring that the organization is appropriately stewarding the resources entrusted to it and following all legal and ethical standards. This commitment by an organizations governing body is the crux of fiduciary responsibility.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 24, 2025

There is no degree in grant writing. Typically, grant professionals learn on the job through trial and error, plus there are vast numbers of classes, webinars, and articles to read on writing grants. I'm Allison Jones, the CEO and Founder of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes. in Adult Education.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

AI Tools Are Reshaping Grant Writing and Reviewing At Grant Writing Made Easier, we’ve been championing responsible AI use since 2023 , and the 2025 grant trends are underscoring that this trend isn’t going anywhere. Grant writing is no longer just about strong narratives. We’ve got you covered.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 15, 2025

It really doesn’t matter what nonprofit you program you write for, or small business you might need to fund; the answer is the same. Successful grant writing depends on building trust with your funder, and that means full transparency. Transparency Grant writing starts with full transparency.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

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. Though AI has many capabilities, it cannot replace the nuanced thinking and creativity essential for grant writing.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

How grant writers are typically paid Grant writers employ several standard payment structures. A nonprofit can make better budget decisions for grant writing services by knowing these payment models. Hourly rates Grant writers mostly charge by the hour, and their rates vary based on experience.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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. Moreover, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) now introduces extra layers of difficulty to such collaborations — along with some exciting opportunities.

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GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi Nonprofits Support grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi nonprofit organizations to benefit the community. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, social justice and ethics, community enhancement and capacity building, and health and human services.

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GrantNews

JULY 7, 2025

Comprehensive Community Services Grant Grants are available to nonprofits addressing community needs like veterans’ services, emergency shelters, food banks, and service animal training. Get your copy of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO , by Libby Hikind to learn more about grant writing !

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

To obtain this certification, candidates must pass a comprehensive exam within a year of application and complete an ethics module, ensuring they adhere to the highest ethical standards. Having certified specialists means that older adults and their caregivers can access expert assistance tailored to their unique needs.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Who knows, but Ive always assumed this means political expediency for the party in power or perhaps spreading the gold among different ethic groups. Whatever it means, it means that its simply not possible for a federal grant applicant to “handicap” their chances of being funded no matter what reforms are implemented.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

MAY 18, 2025

Most of our nonprofit clients are ethical and provide a range of human services. I know of six CEOs of former nonprofit clients, however, whove ended up in jail, usually related to corruption/misuse of federal grant funds; there are also likely a fair percent of our former clients who, at best, skirt IRC 501(c)(3) regulations.

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This is especially true when it comes to securing funding through grant writing. They create a positive environment where people feel valued and heard, which is vital for collaborative grant writing efforts. Ethical Governance Integrity and transparency are the cornerstones of ethical governance.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Welcome to the continuation of the October Ethics Month article series! We are diving deeper into the GPA Code of Ethics this week, focusing on the “Professional Obligations” section. It is your professional obligation to recognize and acknowledge your limitations (GPA Code of Ethics 7).

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As professionals, we face situations that can potentially compromise our ethics and values, sometimes without even knowing it. Have you had an organization ask you to write a grant and only pay you if it turned into funding? Or been told they will not compensate until the grant is awarded? Pro bono work is also allowable.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Grant Ethics for Consultants Session 8 of the Ethics Series While all nonprofit professionals have many ethical issues to consider as they conduct pre-award and post-award grant activities, grant consultants have additional areas of which to be mindful because they run their own businesses instead of being an employee of nonprofit.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 12, 2023

AI: The Ultimate Sidekick for Nonprofit Work AI can be your sidekick, taking over the tedious bits of grant writing, like research, program design, drafting, and revising proposals. Beyond Grant Writing: How AI Can Transform Your Nonprofit Leadership But AI doesn’t stop at grant writing.

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 27, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one such tool that’s making waves in grant writing. From drafting proposals to analyzing grant opportunities, AI promises to streamline the grant application process. In this blog post, we’ll explore both the positives and negatives of using AI for nonprofit grant writing.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Members shall, if applicable, take care to ensure that grants are used in accordance with the grant’s intent and that timely reports accurately describe the management of such funds. Members shall obtain explicit consent from the grantor before altering the conditions of grant agreements. What did you learn from it?

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: The Ethics of Program Implementation and Reporting After a Grant is Funded Session 7 of the Ethics Series While ethics must be considered in all stages of the grant lifecycle, the part that most people worry about is program implementation and reporting. points in Category 1.B

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In the wake of the October Ethics Month articles, you are all now experts on the GPA code of ethics! Even with an irrefutable command of grant writing the GPA Code of Ethics , you will encounter situations that give you pause. It’s important to recognize that ethical decisions aren’t always black and white.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 15, 2024

One of the key avenues to secure this funding is through grants. But grant writing is no easy feat. From research proficiency to persuasive writing, from budgeting to relationship building, each skill plays a vital role. In this article, we'll delve into the top grant writing skills.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MARCH 4, 2024

Navigating the world of grant writing consulting often feels like juggling flaming torches while blindfolded. So, as we get into the question at hand–is grant writing consulting your next, best move?–let’s What a Grant Writing Consultant Needs to Succeed 1. Trust me, I get it.

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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And equally important, will it make abiding by the GPA Code of Ethics more challenging? Having been on the nonprofit employee “side” for the past 15 years, I knew I needed to dive deeper into the Code of Ethics from a consulting perspective. This is the ethical question I imagined would arise most often if I decided to specialize.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 23, 2022

For more information about compensation as it relates to GPA Ethics, see the GPA Ethics FAQs. . Best regards, Beth Archer, Grant Professional. The post With a recent new client, they are saying that I am crazy to charge a flat rate instead of a percentage of grant awards.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Ethics: Grant Ethics Codes of Conduct: What Do They Say and Why Are They Different Session 1 of the Grant Ethics Series Ethics in grants can be a hot-button discussion, but what does it mean to be an ethical grant professional? Register for the complete Ethics Series: Register Now

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Ethics are moral principles that govern an individual’s or group’s behavior or activities. Within the grant profession, the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) has defined a clear code of ethics for members to abide by and establish boundaries within practice that uphold the integrity of the industry.

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Grants4Good

JUNE 17, 2023

Philip: Grantable is a world-class grant writing assistant for any organization, powered by generative AI language models. It has the ability to help take existing written content and quickly draft responses to grant proposal prompts, and to rework responses to adjust things like length and tone. What about plagiarism?

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Grant Ethics: Ethics for Grant Proposal Need Statements Session 4 of the Grant Ethics Series The way grant professionals describe the needs of their community is an important part of persuading reviewers and grant funders to award a grant. Continuing Education Unit (CEU).

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Grant Ethics: Organizational Capacity and Readiness Grant Ethics Session 3 of the Grant Ethics Series Issues of ethics abound when grant professionals examine their organization’s readiness to apply for grants. Register for the complete Grant Ethics Series: Register Now

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Creating Ethical Grant Budgets and Sustainability Plans Session 6 of the Ethics Series For many organizations, a federal grant will be a significant expansion to an existing program or the initial funding for a program that does not yet exist. 4.10, 6.3, 4.10, 6.3, points in Category 1.B

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: The Ethics of Program Implementation and Reporting After a Grant is Funded Session 7 of the Ethics Series While ethics must be considered in all stages of the grant lifecycle, the part that most people worry about is program implementation and reporting. points in Category 1.B

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With the level of experience and the time commitment necessary to be successful at grant writing, it can be tempting to look for alternative ways to compensate a freelance grant writer. One of the questions I get most often is: " Is it okay to pay a grant writer a percentage of the grant award?"

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