The Grant Professionals Association (GPA) is putting on this event for grant professionals. To learn more about GPA visit: www.grantprofessionals.org.
iLearn Live
A One-Day Grant Professional Conference Brought to You by
What is this virtual event about?
iLearn Live is a 1-day, mid-year, mini-conference brought to you by GPA. Join thought leaders from the grants industry in four interactive, online sessions: federal grants; diversity, equity and inclusion; sustainable development goals; and healthy coping skills. After the four conference sessions stay for iNetwork, a participant networking session.
This event is worth 4 CEU credits towards both the CFRE and GPC credentials.
Pricing:
Regular Price (Non-Member): $150
GPA Member Special (Register by April 15): $99
GPA Member Discount (price from April 16 on): $125
Sessions and Speakers
A special thank you to our speakers, whose insights will drive our conversations.
May 6th, 10:00am - 11:00am CT
Writing to Win Federal Grants: A Crash Course
If you have written a foundation or corporate proposal, but feel overwhelmed in tackling a federal grant, this session is for you! Led by federal grant experts, Cheryl Kester and Karen Cassidy, this session will paint a clear picture of how federal grants differ from foundation grants and how to begin building your skills to succeed in the federal funding arena. This training will touch on the differences in key sections (i.e., need, methodology, evaluation, and budget). We will also discuss organizational preparedness and how to find federal funding opportunities. You’ll leave with a better idea of where to start and a federal grants readiness checklist to help get your organization ready. If you are a successful grant professional, you can be successful at federal grants. Come learn how.
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May 6th, 11:15am - 12:15pm CT
Let's Get R.E.A.L: Grant Professionals as DEI Leaders
Are you curious how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intersects with your work? Join 5 grant professionals as we highlight the need for DEI through the R.E.A.L. framework, the change-making power of equitable storytelling, and answers to common DEI application questions.
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May 6th, 1:00pm - 2:00pm CT
Incorporating Sustainable Development Goals into Proposals
In this session we will explore the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and the importance of including them in your proposal development, as appropriate. Understanding what they are, why they are important, and how they apply to your organization’s mission, goals, and objectives, can help you write a stronger proposal. In addition, you will gain some insight on how other organizations use SDGs to win grants from funders around the world.
This session covers the following GPCI competencies:
3. Knowledge of Strategies for effective program and project design and development
4. Knowledge of how to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application
7. Knowledge of practices and services that raise the level of professionalism of grant professionals
8. Knowledge of methods and strategies that cultivate and maintain relationships between fund-seeking and recipient organizations and funders
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May 6th, 2:15pm - 3:15pm CT
Coping During Times of COVID
What does it look like to practice self-care when you feel like you don’t even have time to get a glass of water? How do you continue prioritizing your well-being a year into a pandemic with other stressors compounding? Join Tara Davis, Director of Internal Communications & Staff Well-Being and Engagement at the American Psychological Association, for a webinar on how to manage your stress and practice self-care during difficult and uncertain times, as well as ways to cultivate your own well-being in the midst of caring for others around you. Tara will focus on small things we can do daily—that won’t magically fix everything—but can make life a bit more hopeful and manageable. Tara will share psychological research on healthy coping strategies, as well as practical tips and resources for taking care of yourself during trying and uncertain times. We hope you will join us for this opportunity to improve your well-being
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Tara Davis
Director of Internal Communications & Staff Well-Being and Engagement
American Psychological Assocation
May 6th, 3:30pm - 4:00pm CT
iNetwork (Live Zoom Session)
Join our speakers, other attendees, and GPA Staff for an open networking session. You will be live on camera but feel free to grab a drink, a snack, and a furry friend and chat with your grant professional family.
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FAQs
This is a one-day conference that features four educational sessions and a networking session for all attendees. The event begins at 10:00 Central with our first education session and concludes at 4:00 pm Central with breaks built in throughout the day. The event is completely online.
You will receive access to the event platform via the email you provide during registration. You must be registered for the event to attend.
During the pre-recorded sessions there will be a live attendee chat where attendees can ask speakers questions while the session is playing.
Yes, sessions will be made available to watch on-demand in the event platform after the event takes place.
Please contact GPA at staff@grantprofessionals.org to learn about sponsorship opportunities.
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