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
Social Meetup at Leikam Brewery!
Join us for a casual happy hour event to learn more about our GPA Chapter, meet some of our chapter leaders, and talk about our experiences as grant professionals in this community! Whether you're a seasoned grant writer or just getting started, we welcome you and hope you'll join us.
Date: Thursday, October 5th
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Leikam Brewing (5812 E Burnside St, Portland, OR)
Join us for a casual happy hour event to learn more about our GPA Chapter, meet some of our chapter leaders, and talk about our experiences as grant professionals in this community! Whether you're a seasoned grant writer or just getting started, we welcome you and hope you'll join us.
Date: Thursday, October 5th
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Leikam Brewing (5812 E Burnside St, Portland, OR)
Next Chapter Meeting - VIRTUAL CHAPTER MEETING
Date: Wednesday, December 6th
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Program: Highlights from November's National GPA Conference
More info to come, including Zoom Link!
Date: Wednesday, December 6th
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Program: Highlights from November's National GPA Conference
More info to come, including Zoom Link!
Upcoming Community Events
Philanthropy for the People: Building Skills and Connection
The People’s Nonprofit Accelerator 2023 Hybrid Conference Experience!
Thursday, September 28th (virtual) from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Friday, September 29th (hybrid, in-person at Avenue 631 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232) from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Event Description:
Day 1 will be filled with virtual workshops with tracks dedicated to tactical skill-building in individual giving, grant writing, and executive leadership. Day 2 will be a hybrid simulcast event via WHOVA Conference App and in-person gathering in Portland, OR featuring panel discussions, networking, and plenary sessions to talk about what is happening in nonprofits, philanthropy and government in regard to the funding landscape locally, regionally, and nationally.
Please note this Day 2 Highlight for Grant Writers, hosted by GPA NW Members!
Lunch Panel: From the Front Lines—Grant Writers During and Post-COVID with:
Click here for registration info, full conference schedule, and information about keynote speakers and session speakers.
The People’s Nonprofit Accelerator 2023 Hybrid Conference Experience!
Thursday, September 28th (virtual) from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Friday, September 29th (hybrid, in-person at Avenue 631 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232) from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Event Description:
Day 1 will be filled with virtual workshops with tracks dedicated to tactical skill-building in individual giving, grant writing, and executive leadership. Day 2 will be a hybrid simulcast event via WHOVA Conference App and in-person gathering in Portland, OR featuring panel discussions, networking, and plenary sessions to talk about what is happening in nonprofits, philanthropy and government in regard to the funding landscape locally, regionally, and nationally.
Please note this Day 2 Highlight for Grant Writers, hosted by GPA NW Members!
Lunch Panel: From the Front Lines—Grant Writers During and Post-COVID with:
- Jodi Tanner-Tell, President of GPA Oregon & SW Washington, Moderator
- Jenny Lind, Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer of Providence Foundations of Oregon, Panelist
- Daniel Saa, Grants Manager of Centro Cultural de Washington County, Panelist
- Mel Gardea Mick, Community Philanthropy Developer- Grants of Oregon Food Bank, Panelist
Click here for registration info, full conference schedule, and information about keynote speakers and session speakers.