About this event
About the Grant Professionals Association
The Grant Professionals Association The Grant Professionals Association (GPA), a nonprofit membership association, builds and supports an international community of grant professionals committed to serving the greater public good by practicing the highest ethical and professional standards. Founded in 1997, GPA has grown to close to 2,000 active members representing all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the United Kingdom. More than 50 chapters have formed in the past four years. The Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter of GPA was established in February of 2009. For information about national and chapter membership and upcoming meetings, please contact Jennifer Mangieri, Chapter Secretary, at [email protected].
About the GPA Annual Conference
GPA’s annual conference has gained a well-earned reputation as the most comprehensive educational and professional growth event available for those committed to excellence in the practice of grantsmanship. Each year, conference participants enjoy high-quality workshops on a wide variety of topics presented by the most experienced and knowledgeable experts in their respective fields. This will be the fourteenth year for the GPA Annual Conference.
The conference draws grant proposal writers, grant managers, nonprofit administrators, and consultants of all skill levels, in all areas of practice, from arts to education to homeland security. GPA anticipates that the 2014 conference will attract more than 600 attendees from across the country and internationally.