We teamed up with Foundant Technologies and the Grant Professionals Association to celebrate the amazing grant professionals who dedicate their time to securing grants for organizations and their missions.
We offer this annual event for free on International Grant Professionals Day (IGPD) for grant pros to come together.
This free 2-hour event is designed for you to come and go as your schedule allows. Each of the 6 presenters will give their 10-minute presentation followed by 5 minutes of live Q&A on a set schedule so you can log in for the sessions you choose.
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DH Leonard Consulting, Foundant Technologies, and Grant Professionals Association
Watch recordings from the 2020 – 2024 #LearnGrants IGPD Online Summit as Grant Professionals share some of their best tips and strategies.
2024 Speakers:
- Demika Jackson | Masering RFP, RFQ, and RFI Responses: Strategies for Grant Writers
- Philip Deng | Nonprofits in the Age of AI
- Denise Henry | More Than a Grant Writer: The Many Aspects of Grant Management
- Elizabeth Grim | Words Matter: Adopting Inclusive & Non-Violent Language
- Bethany Planton & Pat Dubois | Become a #HealthyGrantPro: Anti Burnout Strategies for the Grant Professional
- Julie Boll | Overcome Resentment by Living B.I.G
2023 Speakers:
- Olivia Smith-Daugherty | Applaud Your Inner Grant Manager
- Althea Lewis | The Problem with Implicit Bias in Grantmaking
- Johna Rodgers | Logical Logic Models
- Lori Jacobwith | How to Write Inspiring Stories and Messages that Include Data and Statistics
- Cherian Koshy | Data's Deadly Sins: 7 Ways Data is Misused in Grants and How to Avoid Them
- Melissa Kelleher | Grant Evaluation and Selection
2022 Speakers:
- Raychl Speigner | Researching Grantmakers for your Nonprofit
- Allison Shirk | If You've Met One Foundation...You've Met One Foundation
- Frank Velásquez Jr. | Story Arc Your Nonprofit to Answer (Most) Grant Questions
- Julie Paynotta | Crafting a Strong Evaluation Narrative
- Rachel Werner | Taking the Fear out of Federal Grants Management
- Barbara Floersch | Protecting the Flame
2021 Speakers:
- Maura Harrington | Culture Counts! Know Before You Go International as a Grant Writer
- Dr. Beverly Browning | Using a Train-Coach-Mentor Process for Grant Professional and Team Development
- Stacy Fitzsimmons | The Decision Matrix: Are you Taking the Red or Blue Pill for Your Organization?
- Kim Joyce | Grant Tools: Finding the Right Solutions for Your Grant Writing Team
- Julie Alsup | The Power of Partnerships
- Cheryl Kester | MSU: The Proposal Writer's Guide to Making Stuff Up
- Dr. Judy Riffle | Remember to Breathe: Mindfulness Resources for Grant Pros.
- Cyndi Mackenzie | In the Calm and the Storm: Grant Pros Must Prioritize RELATIONSHIPS
2020 Speakers:
- Jo Miller | Grant Development Maturity Model: Moving from Reactive to Proactive
- Linda Wastyn | Tell a Good Story: How Storytelling Makes Your Grants More Compelling
- Amy Bonn | The Evaluation Conversation: How Evaluation Work Sets the Foundation for Successful Grants
- Julie Boll | Daring Leadership in the Grants Profession
- Jasmine Markanday | What, Why, How's of an Indirect Cost Rate
- Ericka Harney | Behind the Scenes: Becoming a Grant Reviewer
- Lucy Morgan | Grant Management "Gotchas": Avoiding Noncompetitive Practices
- Melissa Draut | How to Warm Up a Cold Call
