With nearly $1 trillion in federal grants and countless other funding sources mobilizing to respond to critical needs in our communities, the last thing on the mind of many grant recipients is documentation. But history teaches that expensive and long-lasting consequences can result when documentation of grants is lacking. Explore habits that increase your odds of successful grants while reducing the risk for cost disallowance.

In this session, participants will learn seven methods to prioritize proposals for a grant team to write as well as ways to facilitate prioritization discussions about grant opportunities beyond being deadline-driven.

Can introverts be successful consultants? Spoiler Alert! Yes, they can.

Explore how to start or refine your consulting business according to your life priorities in this interactive session led by two seasoned grant pros who have morphed their consulting practices in non-traditional directions over the last 7+ years.

Each day grant professionals must meet the expectations of their board, leadership and constituents. How is it possible to stay on track and manage multiple priorities, oversee other staff and meet grant deadlines and reporting requirements? This session will dive into some do-it-yourself Microsoft Excel tools to help streamline work and support organizational efficiencies.

Conflicts come in all shapes and sizes. You may have a disagreement with a colleague or supervisor or need to tell a client or collaborator that you think they should approach a project a different way. Learn productive strategies to manage these conflicts in a way that preserves your relationship while garnering the desired outcome.

Learn and Discuss the GPA Code of Ethics. This version is geared towards those who are Grant Consultants

Transformative community development projects often present as complex, time-crunched grant proposals. Join this interactive webinar where two seasoned consultants share the successes and lessons learned from tackling a large-scale state application by uniting their complementary “superpowers.” No capes are required—just an open mind to explore grant consulting possibilities beyond traditional consultant and sub-contractor working relationships.

Have you been thinking about becoming a grant consultant? Come learn more from Susan and Don about things you need to think about before making the leap!

Deadlines, outcomes, funder profiles, word limits, LOIs, reports – grant professionals have an ever-expanding list of things to keep track of. In this webinar, you’ll get some practical strategies you can implement right away to help you organize your work and keep vital information at your fingertips. *This webinar is a promotional webinar by GPA's Annual Sponsor.

This session gives consultants an alternative for non-grant-ready callers, and a roadmap to help that new agency become a grant-ready, sustainable nonprofit (and client)!

Thinking about becoming a grant consultant? Come hear more about the ride it can take to be a consultant and why it’s a joy as well.

So, you are thinking about becoming a grants consultant? Listen to this three-part series designed for the beginner, intermediate and advanced professional about what it takes and things to think of as you make the transition.

This session will help consultants increase their happiness and success by offering strategies for finding clients that are a good match to their values, interests, temperament, and work style.

Are you on the fence about becoming a grant consultant? Does going out on your own leave you excited or bring on a fearful cold sweat? Learn the pros and cons to help you make the right choice!

This presentation explains the unique nature of funding for for-profit companies. We will discuss the types of grants available to for-profit companies; provide a comparison between grants available to for-profit and non-profit organizations and discuss resources available for grant writers seeking to assist for-profit companies.

If you have ever wondered what it might be like to start your own consulting practice—or if you are newly down that path—you surely have many questions about this new career. From marketing to setting up shop to setting fees, join two veteran consultants as they present a fast-paced Q&A around the most common questions asked and the honest answers you have craved.

Learn how to understand and work effectively with fiscally sponsored nonprofit organizations.

Are you increasingly frustrated with the limitations of online foundation applications? If you find it difficult to distinguish your program from the competition, this webinar will offer some angles that create efficiency and stand to lead you to your largest foundation or corporate grant to date.