Central Indiana
HISTORY
11 individuals dedicated to increasing the professionalism of the grantsmanship field in Central Indiana founded the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Central Indiana Chapter in August 2006. The chapter’s membership has grown significantly and is committed to advocating and supporting grant professionals as they navigate the non-profit arena.
CHAPTER INFORMATION
GPA Central Indiana Chapter members work or reside in the Indianapolis region. This area includes Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, and Shelby counties.
OUR MEMBERS
Membership is open to any individual with an interest in and commitment to the grants profession. Our members are:
- Grant proposal developers
- Grant administrators and program managers
- Directors of development
- Program development directors
- Grant makers and funders
- Proposal and program evaluators
- Independent consultants
- Grants trainers and other service providers
- Executive directors and board members of public and private organizations
BENEFITS OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- Local Meet the Funders Sessions
- Local study groups for credentialing exam
- Networking and social events
- Local free monthly education sessions
- Local web site with Central Indiana Chapter updates
- Local quarterly E-Newsletter
- Annual National Conferences
- Participation on Committees
- Professional Development Activities
- Grant Credentialing (GPCI), National Standards, and National Exam.
- Electronic GPA Forum
- E-Newsletters and Published Journal
- Membership Directory
- Free consultant directory online
- Local membership retreat
CENTRAL INDIANA AREAS OF FOCUS
- Education and professional development
- Networking with organizations
- Membership growth and development
- Supports the GPA mission
- Increase grant professionalism
- Encourage credentialing standards
- Serve as a resource for the Indiana grants community
CENTRAL INDIANA GPA CONTACT INFORMATION
429 East Vermont Street, Suite 103
Indianapolis, IN 46202
2009-2010 President
Amy Shankland
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317-770-2005
Grant Professionals Association Central Indiana Chapter
2009-2010 MEMBERS
| Michael Craciunoiu, Ed.M., GPC Exceptional Learners Specialist Indiana Department of Education Center for Exceptional Learners |
Donna Howard Director of Operations Howard Etc. |
| Donna Luley Grant Facilitator City of Westfield |
Cynthia Renea Oda President/CEO ODA Enterprises LLC |
| Arvetta L. Jideonwo, MHA, CHES, GPC Ivy Tech Director of Grant Development and Procurement |
Jenny Skehan Irvington Development Organization |
| Ray A. Vulgan Executive Director of Grant Development Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana |
Nina Macchia |
| Cindi Zenkert-Strange Grants Manager St.Vincent Health – Community Dev. |
Ken Bielen Director, Office of Grants Management Indiana Wesleyan University |
| Jennifer Harris | Betsy Schmidt Director of Research Franklin College – Institutional Advancement |
| Robert Wilson Major Gifts Manager Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc. | Kristi Rees Grants & Funding Coordinator Suburban Health Organization |
| Judith Duncan Executive Director Franklin Twp. Education Fdn. | Dana Smith St. Francis Neighborhood Health Center |
| Jenny Morris Marian University Director of Community and Corporate Academic Internships | MaryCrevey Foundations & Corp. Foundations Officer Riley Children's Foundation |
| Scott Flood Scott Flood Writing |
Amy Shankland Grant Coordinator City of Noblesville |
| Rhonda Shipley Director of Program Development Choices, Inc. |