If you have spent any amount of time in the grant world, you have probably seen the letters GPC floating around after someone’s name. Maybe you have wondered what it actually means. Maybe you have quietly asked yourself whether it really matters. Or maybe you have thought, is this something I should be pursuing or is it just another credential that looks nice on LinkedIn. Let’s slow this down and talk about grant professional certifications in a way that feels grounded, hones

At some point, most nonprofit leaders reach the same crossroads. You are doing meaningful work. Funding opportunities exist. But the grant process feels heavier than it should. Deadlines stack up, compliance feels intimidating, and the question starts to surface quietly at first, then more urgently. Do we need a grant consultant? The better question is this. How do you choose the right one. Grant consultants are not interchangeable. The wrong fit can waste time, strain staff,