By Dr. Janell Harvey, Associate Professor of Business, DeVry University Renewing Member Scholar – S. Shore Indiana Chapter As a Professor of Business and fundraising professional, membership in the Grant Professionals Association has afforded me a wealth of opportunities. Networking with like-minded people has allowed me to better understand fund development trends in a number […]
The 2016 GPA Conference and GPC Exam Scholarships close, July 1! These applications are only open once a year, so get your apps in while there is still time! Want to earn your GPC, or go to the GPA Annual Conference 2016 in Atlanta? Below is the link to apply. Conference & GPC Exam Scholarship: https://zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2218&limited=1080 […]
PLEASE NOTE: We’re in the process of creating new application portals for all of our scholarships. This new process will make it easier for you to apply and for volunteers to select the most qualified Scholars. Look for an announcement about the scholarships soon in the GPA Grant News and GPF News! The Grant Professionals […]
Please consider joining the GPF Silent Auction to help advance the careers of grant professionals. GPF’s annual Silent Auction raises money that makes a difference for grant professionals nationwide. Last year, lucky auction winners went home with One-Day Disney Park Hopper passes, high quality handcrafted jewelry, free registration to the 2016 conference, and more! In […]
By Kimberly Hays de Muga – Director of Development, Fraser Center Board Chair, Grant Professionals Foundation Oversized tees, sweatpants, tunics, sweatshirts, leggings, sweatpants—we’re in the throes of an increasingly comfort based, casually dressed society. All hail “Athleisure!” Gone are the power suits, power ties, buttoned-up button downs, creases, and pleats from the 80s. (I […]
By Bethany Turner – Grant Writer, Big Sandy Community & Technical College GPC Scholar When I first learned about the Grant Professional Certification (GPC) exam, I knew I wanted to become a GPC. I understood the importance of the certification to my career and our profession. I’m an achiever by nature and by nurture. If […]
Danell Hetrick – Director of Grant Writing & Communications, Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Arkansas Chapter Conference Scholar danell.hetrick@mybatesville.org Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Grant Writing & Communications, Danell Hetrick received a Grant Professionals Foundation scholarship to attend the Grant Professionals Association National Conference in St. Louis last November. The GPA Conference is […]
By Teri S. Blandon, GPC – Vice President for External Relations, PAI teriblandon@hotmail.com This week, the Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF) released its 2015 Annual Report, available on its website here. Long-time supporters of the Foundation will notice a new, streamlined approach to the report, covering a year’s worth of achievements in just eight powerful […]
By Amy Grosso – Grant Coordinator at Round Rock ISD 2015 Conference Scholar Amy_Grosso@roundrockisd.org I am an introvert. Many people are surprised when I make such a declaration, because I am a sociable person. I enjoy public speaking and spending time with friends. On the other hand, I shy away from large settings where […]
By Pat Christian – Executive Director Caleb Missionary Relief Services in Decatur GA info@calebmissionaryrelief.org This blog brought to you as part of International Grant Professionals Week, when we focus on how grant professionals “make the world a better place, one grant at a time“. For two decades, I’ve worked in the humanitarian educational […]
