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

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Then, with the support of the Grants Professional Foundation, I earned my grant professional certified (GPC) credential. And there were so many other opportunities to network including special GPC gatherings, a scholar breakfast, free headshots, and even opportunities to pet puppies during breaks!

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Notes to My Future Self

Grant Professionals Association

When I imagined building sustainability into my role, I thought it might involve fancy software or some kind of elaborate filing system. She recently earned her Grant Professional Certification (GPC) and brings over a decade of nonprofit experience to her work. GPC Competencies: 4,5,8

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From Napkin to Narrative: How Program Design Powers Grant Success

Grant Professionals Association

Before AI, cloud-based platforms, and fancy grant management software, grant writing was a hands-on, paper-filled, finger-cramping journey. GPC Competency: #9 How a strong program design transforms an initial idea into a persuasive, fundable case for support. That napkin? Website: babetteallenconsulting.com.

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Small Nonprofit Building Block Series: Tips for Staying Organized by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

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Staying on top of your grant projects doesn’t necessarily require fancy software or the newest technology. Data or donor management systems are excellent tools, but you only get out of them what you put in. Small organizations sometimes don’t have the staff capacity it takes to utilize all the features they offer.

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

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You record the amount in your donor and accounting software, generate a letter acknowledging the gift, and move on to managing the implementation of program activities. You have received notice that a local foundation will gladly support your organization and/or program during the coming year.

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The Data on Funder Relationships

Grant Professionals Association

It could be a simple spreadsheet or one of the many relationship management software programs. Grant, GPC, has worked as a grant professional since 1998 and is the principal owner of Grant Consulting Services, LLC., Look for common connections through LinkedIn and other social media tools. Author Bio: Valerie A. founded in 2000.

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Establishing Calm in Chaos

Grant Professionals Association

That’s when I turned my focus to a wider scope than just grant management software options, and began to explore project management as a tool and solution to my limited capacity. I’ve purposely not mentioned any specific project management software companies, as I’ve used many and they all have similar features.