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.
NEXT CHAPTER MEETING
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Ramona Room (3rd Floor)
Northwest Health Foundation
221 NW 2nd Ave, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97209
Directions
Special Note: The meeting room is fragrance-free, because the chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick. The NW Health Foundation asks meeting room users to please not wear perfume, cologne, aftershave, scented lotion, essential oils or other fragrances.
Parking/Transportation Info:
or call 1 (646) 749-3122; access code 435-939-909
Program: Thorniest Problems: Funder Relationships
Join us for another session of our ongoing series addressing grant professionals' biggest challenges. Our focus this time will be on thorny problems in building and maintaining relationships with funders. Using real-life examples, we'll share tips and tricks for contacting funders before applying AND after a denial. We'll also discuss best practices in stewarding grantors, and involving others (Board, ED, coworkers) in this process. Opportunity for free advice and therapy from your peers! Please email us your own thorny problem (or problems) ahead of the meeting or bring to the meeting for a fun brainstorming session with your grant professional peers!
Cost: Free for GPA members; $15 for non-members. Non-members can register and make online payment here.
Food: Bring a brown bag lunch, or come early to grab some food at a nearby restaurant.
RSVP: Please let us know if you plan to attend. RSVP to gpanorthwest1@gmail.com by Monday 2/17.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Ramona Room (3rd Floor)
Northwest Health Foundation
221 NW 2nd Ave, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97209
Directions
Special Note: The meeting room is fragrance-free, because the chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick. The NW Health Foundation asks meeting room users to please not wear perfume, cologne, aftershave, scented lotion, essential oils or other fragrances.
Parking/Transportation Info:
- Car parking is available on the street, at the pay lot at NW 2nd & Davis, or at the Old Town Smart Park at NW Naito Parkway and NW Davis.
- Bike parking is available in the parking lot behind the building. There are several bike stalls available.
- Located one block west of the Old Town/Chinatown Max light rail stop and near many bus lines.
or call 1 (646) 749-3122; access code 435-939-909
Program: Thorniest Problems: Funder Relationships
Join us for another session of our ongoing series addressing grant professionals' biggest challenges. Our focus this time will be on thorny problems in building and maintaining relationships with funders. Using real-life examples, we'll share tips and tricks for contacting funders before applying AND after a denial. We'll also discuss best practices in stewarding grantors, and involving others (Board, ED, coworkers) in this process. Opportunity for free advice and therapy from your peers! Please email us your own thorny problem (or problems) ahead of the meeting or bring to the meeting for a fun brainstorming session with your grant professional peers!
Cost: Free for GPA members; $15 for non-members. Non-members can register and make online payment here.
Food: Bring a brown bag lunch, or come early to grab some food at a nearby restaurant.
RSVP: Please let us know if you plan to attend. RSVP to gpanorthwest1@gmail.com by Monday 2/17.