By Tracey Diefenbach, GPC – Director of Grants, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri 2012 GPC Scholar I feel truly blessed to work for an organization – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri – that is an innovative, one-of-a-kind agency – where we push from good to better to best, embrace challenges, study our craft, and strive to achieve the … Read More
You actually LIKE writing grants?
By Katy Shoemaker, Grant Writer, Thanksgiving Point Institute Leadership Member Scholar – Utah Chapter Upon graduating college or entering the first few years of your career, the question, “What is your direction and what are you going to do for a profession?” is constantly posed. Society creates a pressure for those entering their career, those exploring new careers and those … Read More
GPA Membership = Networking & Collaboration
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 of areas. For example, I … Read More
Hetrick Thrilled to Receive Scholarship
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 the premier comprehensive professional development … Read More
I’m Not Lost at Sea Anymore
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 I do not know anyone. … Read More
I Found My Tribe at the GPA National Conference
By Amanda M. Ellinger, MRA – Sponsored Projects Coordinator at Jefferson College of Health Sciences Grant Professionals Foundation Scholar When I heard I had been selected to receive a GPA Conference Scholarship, I was floored. Although I’ve been writing grants since 2006, I had never traveled outside of Virginia for a professional conference due to institutional budget constraints. As many of you … Read More
I Drank the Kool-Aid: Learning Best Practices from Seasoned Pros at GPA National Conference
By Jayson Babel – Strategic Non-profit Consultant at Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, Inc. South Florida Chapter Scholar As a relatively new grant writer, seeking best practices is a top priority to enhance skills and make our applications as competitive as possible. The opportunity to attend the Grant Professionals Association Conference 2015 in St. Louis presented itself as a … Read More
GPA: I Finally Found My People
By Elaine Finn, GPC – Owner of Elain Finn Consulting Grant Professionals Foundation Scholar For me, it’s all about the instant gratification. Being chosen as a GPF scholar to attend the Grant Professional’s Association Annual Conference last November in St. Louis provided me with immediate opportunities for professional and business growth. All those industry experts, all in one … Read More
It’s More Than A Learning Opportunity: Make Friends & Build Networks at the GPA Annual Conference
By Rhonda McDonald, Owner of RM Grant Writing Chuck Howard Memorial Scholar Last November, I took a trip to St. Louis, Missouri to attend the Grant Professionals Association 17th Annual National Conference: Gateway to Grant Success. I attended as a Scholar, having received a scholarship from the Grant Professionals Foundation that paid for my conference fees. At home reflecting … Read More
Best Learning Opportunity, Ever: GPA National Conference
By Ashlee Lambert, Development Specialist at Caritas Family Solutions St. Louis Chapter Scholar The day I received the news that I was a recipient of the St. Louis Chapter – Grant Professionals Association Scholarship, to attend the 2015 GPA National conference, the excitement began! I was excited to gain knowledge from the best in our profession and to network … Read More