Welcome to the Oregon & SW Washington Chapter of the Grant Professionals Association 

GPA is an international membership organization with over 1,800 members. Our mission is to build and support a community of grant professionals committed to serving the greater public good. We are a supportive professional community open to anyone involved with grants planning, writing, research or management. Grant Professionals Association of Oregon & SW Washington hosts regular meetings and events, which will help you further your professional career. 

Chapter Announcements & News
Get Involved. Get Connected.
 
At the May 19th Chapter Meeting we shared some "bite-sized" volunteer opportunities available to support chapter activities and improve member experience. We recognize that not everyone has the time or inclination for a leadership role, but could contribute in smaller commitment, less time-intensive ways. You don’t have to be a member to volunteer! This could be a great way to get to know chapter members, network, share your skills, learn from others and/or try something new.

Please see the list below. If interested in any of these opportunities, or simply to learn more (no obligation!), email gpanorthwest1@gmail.com
 
 
Bold items are especially short-term and time-limited - jump in and make a quick difference!
 
Skill Based
Website: update, add content (google news feed?)
 
Team Based - both one time and ongoing. 
 
Membership Team: Engagement
 - help design new member survey 
 - reach out to welcome new members
 - invite new members (raise awareness of GPA)
 
Scholarship Team:
 - design process for awarding scholarships
 - review scholarship applicants
 - award scholarships
 
Programming Team:
 - help define future GPA Activities
 
Fun Team:
 - design Grantwriting Bingo for our August meeting
 - identify one fun activity for each chapter meeting
 - lead “get-to-know-you” question or activity at the start of each meeting
 - organize mini-events
 - make sure meetings have food!
 
Mentoring:
- TBD