Article for NonProfit Chamber of Service, Jan. 2012
NPCOS Newsletter, Jan. 2012
As you travel through the maze of grant funding, have you wondered if there was a way to gain education, collaboration and support to help you along the journey? Founded in 1996, the Kansas Professional Grant Association (KPGA) exists for just those reasons. Membership includes educational meetings and networking as well as special rates to classes and convention. The Million Dollar Club recognizes the accomplishments of members who have reached the million dollar mark in funds raised. With chapters meeting in Wichita and Topeka, there are many opportunities to become involved. The KPGA is looking forward to 2012 with excitement as the board implements the newly adopted strategic plan.
In 2012, the KPGA is sponsoring their first state-wide convention on October 16th at the Ramada Inn, Hutchinson. This one day event will feature an educational track for interested grantwriters, from novice to experienced and a track for nonprofit leaders about grantwriting as a part of their overall organizational fundraising goal. Featured keynote speaker is Jayme A. Sokolow, founder and president of The Development Source, Inc, a company that helps businesses and nonprofit organizations develop proposals and fundraising campaigns. He has helped companies develop proposals to federal, state, and local government agencies in a wide variety of fields, including information technology, energy, health and medicine, logistics, and services to the military. Dr. Sokolow has developed proposals to over 200 foundations, corporate giving sources, and individual donors. Funding sources have included the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mellon Foundation, AFL-CIO, and the Lilly Endowment. Over the last five years, he has been involved in development efforts of over $50 billion.
Press release
For Immeidate Release
October 24, 2011
Contact
Kathy Sikes
kathryn_sikes@yahoo.com
Phone 316-200-1361
Kansas Professional Grant Association honors those in the $1 Million Club
Kansas Professional Grant Association (KPGA) recently recognized the inaugural class of the $1 Million Club. This honor is extended to those members who have successfully won grants totaling over $1 million across their careers. Those honored include:
Bob Hull, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation
Deanna Knapp, Knapp Knowledge
Michael Webb, Families Together Inc.
Kathleen Webb, Inter-Faith Ministries Wichita, Inc.
Connie Zienkewicz, Families Together Inc.
The Kansas Professional Grant Association (KPGA) operates to advance the professional development of its members; create networking opportunities for membership collaboration; and provide membership support. Founded in June of 1996, the association serves to promote a better understanding of grant development and to enable individuals with the skills to successfully pursue and manage grant funding. The Association shall encourage its members to uphold the highest standards of their professions and shall promote public understanding of the role of grants for charitable and research purposes in the national economy. The KPGA has chapters in Wichita and Topeka.
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