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

Grant Professionals Association

As grant professionals, we have a responsibility to keep Who at the center of every proposal we write because they are the very reason grants even exist. The Ripple Effect Compassionate, people-centered grant writing does more than secure funding; it amplifies the human impact of every dollar invested.

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Beyond the Award: Why Every Grant Professional Needs Post-Award Management Skills

Grant Professionals Association

Over the last 20+ years, I have been privileged to help hundreds of organizations receive significant grant funding. Many of these grant awards have been large federal grants that advanced an organization both in its mission and its overall capacity. Securing the grant itself is, of course, an achievement.

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The 2025 GrantSummit: Now More Than Ever!

Grant Professionals Association

The world of grants is constantly evolving, reflecting changes in government policies, funding opportunities, and emerging trends in nonprofit management as well as in the societies we serve. One of the main reasons I am passionate about attending the 2025 Grant Summit is the unparalleled access to knowledge and resources it provides.

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How Can We Use Trying Times to Advance Our Careers –

Grant Professionals Association

Secondly, I worked as a contractor on a federal grant and was the final staff left to close the grant/organization down as a result of the grant ending after three years. Finally, I left a job as a grant coordinator after I was there six months when I saw the “writing on the wall” that the grant would not be renewed.

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Certifications for the Grant Professional By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

The CGMS covers the lifecycle of federal grants, strongly emphasizing federal post-award management practices. Project Management Professional (PMP) Project management is another key skill for navigating multiple deadlines, facilitating teams in program design, and preparing collaborative proposals. There are 1.4

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New Rules in Procurement – Managing the Award towards the Finish Line

Grant Professionals Association

While I am simplifying things here, the point is that each of the thresholds requires a different type of acquisition process whether it is a request for proposals (RFP) or review of quotes, or no review at all. the organization has no past performance related to federal grants or there have been some leadership changes).

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AGS’ Guide to GrantSummit: Kansas City by Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Tracks include consulting, evaluation and collaboration, federal grants, grants management and budgets, proposal development and communications strategies, and prospect research and donor relations. GPA provides a continuing education tracker for GPCI and CFRE-approved courses.

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