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
Next Chapter Meeting - VIRTUAL CHAPTER MEETING
Date: Wednesday, December 6th
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Program: Highlights from GrantSummit
Join us to hear from GrantSummit (GPA Annual Conference) attendees who will share their key Conference take-a-ways/highlights.
More info to come, including Zoom Link!
As is tradition, our December chapter meeting will feature presentations from chapter members who attended the GPA GrantSummit (fka GPA National Conference), sharing what you learned with those of us who were unable to attend.
If you attended the Summit last weekend, either virtually or in Kansas City, and you’re excited and inspired by a session you attended, please consider giving a presentation of 5-10 minutes (including time for Q&A) at our meeting. Email Isabel Milkovich (isabel@iamgrants.com) with your name, email address, and session you would like to present no later than Tuesday, November 28th.
Date: Wednesday, December 6th
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Program: Highlights from GrantSummit
Join us to hear from GrantSummit (GPA Annual Conference) attendees who will share their key Conference take-a-ways/highlights.
More info to come, including Zoom Link!
As is tradition, our December chapter meeting will feature presentations from chapter members who attended the GPA GrantSummit (fka GPA National Conference), sharing what you learned with those of us who were unable to attend.
If you attended the Summit last weekend, either virtually or in Kansas City, and you’re excited and inspired by a session you attended, please consider giving a presentation of 5-10 minutes (including time for Q&A) at our meeting. Email Isabel Milkovich (isabel@iamgrants.com) with your name, email address, and session you would like to present no later than Tuesday, November 28th.
Upcoming Community Events
Save the Date for the next GATHER Happy Hour!
Presented by Affinity Projects and Oregon Nonprofit Happy Hour
Thursday, November 9th, 5:30-7:30
White Owl Social Club
Calling all do-gooders, social change agents, trailblazers, and innovators... Come join us at the last Gather event of 2023, November 9. Mix and mingle with Portland's finest nonprofit workers, public servants from counties to schools, and mission-oriented professionals.
Make new connections with like-minded folx. This is a great place to meet your next hire, colleague, mentor, collaborator, or consultant. Let's build a stronger sector, together, and movements for social change!
RSVP here!