Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF)

04/02/2026

We’re so proud to share that Egondu Onuoha, GPC, has been honored as one of the 2026 Grant Professionals Class of Distinguished Fellows by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute, the Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF), and Grant Professionals Association!

With an incredible 34-year career in the grant profession, Egondu exemplifies the true meaning of servant leadership. She has secured over $250 million in funding to support critical community health programs, including nutrition, diabetes, and maternal care initiatives.

Her impact extends far beyond fundraising. As former Board President of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute, Egondu played a pivotal role in achieving and renewing NCCA accreditation for the GPC credential—helping to establish a national benchmark of excellence and strengthening the recognition of grant professionals across North America.

Egondu will be honored during the 2026 GrantSummit this November in San Antonio, Texas.

Please join us in congratulating Egondu on this well-deserved recognition and her lasting contributions to the grant profession and to GPCI! 👏

01/23/2026

🌟 Welcome to the GPF Board, Amy Krigsman!

We're excited to announce that Amy Krigsman, MNM, MPA, CNP, has joined the Grant Professionals Foundation Board of Directors.

Amy is the Founder and CEO of Ark Nonprofit Consulting, where she has successfully raised over $3 million in grant funding for clients across diverse causes—from youth development and food security to environmental conservation and social justice.

An active GPA member, Amy currently serves on the Professional Education Committee and Regional Conference Planning Committee, and co-chairs the Grantee Liaison Committee at Impact the Palm Beaches. Her dedication to advancing the grants profession and supporting nonprofit excellence makes her an invaluable addition to our board.

Welcome aboard, Amy! 👏

10/24/2025

Your Perfect Holiday Gift (and Italy Trip!) is Here.

Skip the boring mass-produced gifts this year. The GPF Silent Auction 2025 is your one-stop shop for truly unique, high-quality items—and all proceeds support the important work of the Foundation!

We are beyond excited about the two Trips to Italy and the Wine Tasting for 20… but the bidding action is hot on all the smaller treasures, too:

Find Your Perfect Gift Today:

Over 15 Incredible Gift Baskets
Over 12 Gift Cards to Choose From
Stunning Jewelry, Hand Knitted Scarf, and more!
Whether you need a last-minute birthday present, a token of appreciation for a colleague, or a stellar holiday gift, you’ll find it here!

Bid now before someone else snags your next great vacation or your best friend’s perfect present!

Access Auction Here: https://paybee.io/quickpay.html?handle=gpfauction&ppid=15

10/24/2025

08/26/2025

Congratulations!

Dawn Johnson
Ann Klofkorn Bloome
Tiia Libin
Cynthia Lynn
Diana Osborne Tatu
Jacquelyn Vanessa Prioleau
Jo Schantz Hall
Rose-Linda Stafford
Jessica Zuck

🎉 Help us celebrate our 9 newly credentialed GPCs! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating:
Dawn Johnson
Ann Klofkorn Bloome
Tiia Libin
Cynthia Lynn
Diana Osborne Tatu
Jacquelyn Vanessa Prioleau
Jo Schantz Hall
Rose-Linda Stafford
Jessica Zuck

We’re so excited to welcome these incredible professionals to the GPC community. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in this next chapter of your careers! 💙

08/26/2025

How about a chance to make a real impact, connect with some of the most passionate people in the grant world, and have a ton of fun doing it?

Watch as Dana Patterson, GPC and GPF Board Member, spills the tea on why joining the Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF) board is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Get ready to be inspired and find out how you can help shape the future of the grants profession.

How about a chance to make a real impact, connect with some of the most passionate people in the grant world, and have a ton of fun doing it?In this video, D...

06/09/2025

A MYSTERY UNRAVELS: SCHOLARSHIPS ON THE LINE!

The Grant Professionals Foundation has a fresh case on its hands. We are talking about ambitious grant professionals, sharp as a tack but facing a shadowy figure: financial barriers. This, my friends, is where you step in, our trusted network of philanthropists!

We are not just cracking a case; we are creating one with our exclusive "Mystery Book & Wine Pull" Fundraiser!

Donate a book of any genre or a bottle of wine to support and help close this case at the 2025 GrantSummit in Baltimore!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScguuzDGsclWiYPxhNqxDkN_AwAWePydCU-ILS4J-mlvT8M5A/viewform

Grant Professionals Association

05/21/2025

The Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF) provides scholarships for GPA membership and attendance at the GPA GrantSummit. Have you applied?

GPA GrantSummit and Membership applications will close June 30, and reviews will begin early July.

Apply Today! https://grantprofessionalsfoundation.org/scholarships/

04/12/2025

Are you pursuing your Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential this year - and planning to apply for a GPC Exam scholarship? or perhaps you are a current GPC and are considering a scholarship for your CMP Renewal. Come join the Grant Professionals Certification Institute's (GPCI) scholarship co...

04/12/2025

As grant professionals, our members have experienced the devastating impacts and challenges due to recent Executive Orders. The repeal, delay, and cancellation of hundreds of grant opportunities have resulted in job losses and negative business impacts, jeopardizing the livelihoods of our members an...