Membership Benefits
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Below are fantastic benefits (by category) you'll receive when you join the Grant Professionals Association. Interested? Then Join GPA and become a part of the world's largest community of grant professionals. View the Member Benefits flyer. If you are a current active member of GPA and you would like to take advantage of the benefits below, simply log on to the website (if you haven't already) and click on the category link that you want more information about. Each benefit explains how a member can access their discount. |
Chapters - As new chapters continue to form in every region of the country, members have the opportunity to be a part of GPA at the local level. Chapters offer the membership a local venue in which to network and to exchange ideas, methodologies and resources. National membership is a prerequisite for membership in a chapter.
Conference - GPA's annual fall conference has become the PREMIER grants event of the year, offering more than 30 workshops featuring the nation's top experts, round-table discussions, funder presentations, exhibitors and the popular individual proposal review sessions. GPA's annual gathering brings together grants professionals eager to share best practices, stay abreast of trends in our field, and network with peers from across America and abroad. Members receive a $100 discount on conference registration.
GPA Consultants Directory - GPA members who are independent consultants can post their contact information and a description of their services at GPA's Consultants Directory for FREE.
Credentialing - GPA is is proud to have established the nation's first accredited, valid credentialing process for grant professionals. Firm in its belief that certification should be done only within the most rigorous standards, GPA has formed an affiliated organization, the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI). Members that are eligible to sit for the GPC exam, receive a discount on the registration fees.
E-newsletter - The quarterly e-newsletter, Take It for Granted, keeps you informed about GPA's accomplishments, upcoming events, news, services and resources. Members receive the issue at no cost.
Journal/Monograph - The GPA Journal (published annually) provides a forum for book and article reviews, discussions on best practices, and scholarly examination of the state of the profession, all written by top professionals from around the country and peer-reviewed by the Journal committee and GPA Board. Only GPA members receive free copies of the most current Journal. Members may receive their Journal by mail or electronically. The general public is able to view the past journals and articles for free.
Member Discussion Forums - GPA members have the opportunity to participate in a nationwide members-only discussion list. The Discussion Forums provide another venue for the exchange of ideas, issues, methodologies, and other relative discourse on a member-to-member basis. Many members tell us that the opportunity to communicate this way with hundreds of colleagues in all fields and from all over the country is worth the cost of membership alone.
Members Only Section on the GPA Website - Members, via password, have access to "behind the scenes" information on the Members Only page on the GPA website. Additional information, resources, complete member directory, and direct access to GrantStation, GrantNavigator PE, Foundation Directory Online are only a few of highlights of our Members Only page.
AmpliFund - AmpliFund Full Cycle addresses each step of the grant cycle to ensure efforts and earned funds are maximized. As an endorsed GPA partner, all GPA members receive a 15% discount on AmpliFund Full Cycle.
Cayuse424 - Succeed in applying for and managing federal funding with Cayuse424's sophisticated system. Cayuse, Inc is offering GPA members a 10% discount (up to $1500) on the license fee for the first year.
Foundation Directory Online - Members receive an exclusive 10% savings on FDO (the Premier Grantseeking Research Tool) from The Foundation Center. *Only applicable to new annual single user accounts
GrantNavigator PE - All GPA members have FREE direct access to an online database of Federal grants from American Funding Innovators (value $150).
GrantSpy - Receive a 30-day FREE trial and receive daily bulletins that keep you informed of the latest opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and other grantmakers.
GrantStation - GPA members receive an annual subscription to GrantStation - a comprehensive set of powerful grant seeking tools and resources - for FREE (value $699) through a direct access link on the Members Only page.
Sage Grant Management - Ditch the spreadsheets and move into a streamlined, collaborative, and secure solution. Take Advantage of the $1500 Sage Family Discount!
Grant Writing/Management Training
Grant Management USA - Dramatically enhance your performance in grants management. Register and attend a Grant Management USA workshop and receive a $100 credit towards your GPA membership renewal!
Grant Writing USA - Dramatically enhance your performance in writing grants. Register and attend a Grant Writing USA workshop and receive a $100 credit towards your GPA membership renewal!
The Grantsmanship Center - Receive discounts on The Center's Essential Grant Skills, Grantsmanship Training Program or Competing for Federal Grants training programs as well as The Center's publications and merchandise. The Center's Alumni can also receive discounts on a GPA membership, conference registration, publications and merchandise.
CD Publications - Let their frequently-updated web-based funding news services help your organization. Search customizable content for advice and updates on grant-seeking, legislation and more. Members receive 25% off regular rates.
CharityChannel - GPA members receive a FREE six month membership to CharityChannel. CharityChannel is a resource that connects you to your nonprofit colleagues around the corner and around the world. The CharityChannel community is comprised of nonprofit-sector professionals from around the world who volunteer their time, advice, information, tips and articles for the benefit of the community.
EdBoard.com - GPA members have the opportunity to interact online in a community just for grant professionals as well as create a resource library to share and access files of all types with other individuals - completely FREE!
IdeaEncore Network - Share or sell your ready-to-use tools, templates, grant proposals, or other information and knowledge. Members receive a 5% discount off of any IdeaEncore sales transaction fees.
Aflac Insurance - Members of GPA can elect to enroll in Aflac at Association Rates.
Association Health Programs - A comprehensive (Health, Life, Long Term Care, Disability, Professional Liability...) and service oriented program that provides members access to any product or company of their choice. Pooled with over 300 national associations, we provide A-rated insurance companies, knowledge of products, rate stability, buying power, and hands on service otherwise not available.
GPA Visa Platinum Card - Support GPA with every purchase (including a $50 donation when you first use the card). No annual fee and 0% APR for 6 months.
Hertz Car Rental - Save up to 10% off your car rental with Hertz.
Constant Contact - Build your business with email marketing! GPA uses Constant Contact for all of our marketing needs. Members receive a risk-free 60 day trial.
FedEx Kinko's - Print and ship any document any time, anywhere. Receive 15% off your orders.
Ink4Less.com - Purchase quality discount printer ink, laser toner and copier toner at great prices and receive free shipping on all orders over $39.
Office Depot - Automatically receive a member discount - 10% to 80% off (see details) - each time a purchase is made.
ReadyTalk - Enhance your meetings and customer experiences with web and audio conferencing. Members receive special pricing on conferencing services.
Zoomerang - The best survey software for fast, easy feedback. Members receive a FREE 3 month trial of Zoomerang Pro plus a 25% off discount!
Walden University - Take your career to the next level and earn a degree online with Walden University. Members receive a 10% tuition reduction.
BoardSource - Receive a FREE Diversity in Action: A BoardSource e-Toolkit! Offer expires on July 31, 2012.
Thompson Publishing - GPA members receive a 10% discount on all of Thompson's grants publications including the Federal Grants Management Handbook.