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Where Else but GPA?

Grant Professionals Association

GPA inspired me, as we celebrated GPC certifications, shared experiences, and discussed the challenges of daily work. A two-year stint as chapter Program Committee Chair allowed me to attend officer meetings, interact with chapter members and learn from excellent presenters and mentors.

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Five Tips to Improve Your Grant Writing and Write Grants Better

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Provide access to presenters who can serve as resources when challenges arise. Find a Mentor Mentorship is transformative for any grant writer. A mentor can provide personalized guidance, helping you navigate challenges and avoid costly mistakes. LinkedIn is another excellent platform to connect with potential mentors.

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From Napkin to Narrative: How Program Design Powers Grant Success

Grant Professionals Association

A great idea would emerge: a way to feed families, house veterans, mentor teen., Writing that convincing case meant organizing the program elements effectively, presenting it clearly, and using every ounce of skill (and elbow grease) to follow strict formatting guidelines. Don’t even get me started on the dreaded paper jams.

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Chapter Membership is for Everyone

Grant Professionals Association

Suggest discussion topics, invite your favorite experts to speak, or give a presentation yourself. By serving on a chapter board or committee, you can develop soft skills like public speaking, project management and event coordination, all while earning points toward credentials like the GPC. Volunteer involvement. Fellowship and fun.

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Interview with Carolyn Appleton: How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career

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I had an exceptionally knowledgeable mentor who ran an office engaged in multiple types of fundraising activities: endowment (major gifts), special project fundraising (grant writing), annual fund (with a corporate slant), membership, database administration, special events, and volunteer management. My mind was a sponge.