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Reflections from Grant Summit 2024: A First-Timer’s Perspective by Bobbi Ozanian, MHA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

This past year, I have been diving into my career goals with a renewed focus, and the GrantSummit 2024 was a key step on that path. I was so proud to put on my new name tag and GPC gold pin, a little reminder of goals achieved and those still to tackle. The day’s highlight was an invite-only reception for GPCs, hosted by GPCI.

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Staying Invisible While Building Impact

Grant Professionals Association

The goal is to equip nonprofit leaders with the tools, language, and confidence they need to build real, lasting relationships. While I regularly ghostwrite intro emails, prep talking points, and sit in on early funder calls to give clients a confidence boost, I never lead those conversations.

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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. Additionally, while addressing challenges is important, its equally vital to highlight the communitys strengths and assets.

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Required Grant Reports: Making Required Tasks Work Harder So You Can Work Smarter!

Grant Professionals Association

A required grant report should include changes, challenges, assessment of adherence to the implementation timeline, and progress toward goals –information that a programmatic auditor would require. GPCI Competency: 5.8 Similarly, financial reports serve as clear documentation of spending as well as changes to the original budget.

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Are GPA Chapters Worth It?

Grant Professionals Association

Her goal in life is to leave the world a little better than it was when she got here and most importantly, to pet all the dogs! GPCI Competency #7: Knowledge of practices and services that raise the level of professionalism of grant developers.

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How Can We Use Trying Times to Advance Our Careers –

Grant Professionals Association

And How Can What GPA Offers Us as Members Help Us Meet Our Goals The pause in federal funding and other Executive Orders have brought up uncertainties that may make many of us anxious and unsure. Depending on what benefits are offered roof,ou, you can use this time to reflect on your career goals and expand your education and skills.

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Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF) Scholarship Applications are Now Open! Invest in Your Future

Grant Professionals Association

The Foundation collaborates closely with the Grant Professional Association (GPA) and the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) to support and build the grants profession. We encourage all those eligible to apply early and ensure your application reflects your passion, goals, and commitment to our illustrious profession.