Risky Business

Overtly writing about risk management was not in the vernacular when I started grant writing. In the non‑profit sector we always knew there were risks: risks associated with caring too much, getting paid too little, or stretching limited resources to meet overwhelming community needs. Today, though, funders expect a far more explicit understanding of organizational… Continue reading Risky Business

Grant Professionals Association Statement on Latest Executive Order

GPA Statement on “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking” Executive Order August 11, 2025 The Grant Professionals Association (GPA) has reviewed the most recent Executive Order on federal grant funding, “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking,” and has grave concerns regarding many of the items in this Executive Order. GPA has long recognized the importance of grants… Continue reading Grant Professionals Association Statement on Latest Executive Order