Dear Grant,

Although I have some experience working at a foundation, I’m new to the grants management field (my experience was more with program work). I found GMN, but where should I go from here? What other resources can you recommend?

Thanks,

Beginner in Boise

Dear Beginner,

Welcome to the grants management field!  If you haven’t already, take advantage of GMN’s monthly Introduction to the Grants Managers Network webinar as well as the help instructions and tutorials that GMN offers to familiarize members with the Online Community.  We’re all pretty friendly around here and GMN members can help you with any specific questions you have.  Just post your questions on the Discussions page. 

After learning about what resources GMN offer to you, you may want to dig into those that help you understand the field of grants management. 

GMN’s Body of Knowledge provides an outline of everything a grants manager could possibly need to know to do his/her job.  Each knowledge domain will point you towards resources to learn more about the domain topics. 

Staffing Grants Management can introduce/re-familiarize you with the various roles and duties that a Grants Manager assumes. 

The GM Guide is a great resource to understand the ins and outs of making a grant including effective policies and procedures and legal and tax compliance issues.

We’re also pleased to announce that GMN will be holding a day-long Introduction to Grants Management workshop on Sunday, March 17, 2012 to help those new to the field get a good grounding in grants management before the conference begins.

Outside resources include the Council on Foundations, the Foundation Center, and your regional association of grantmakers, all of which sponsor workshops and seminars that may help you fill in the gaps.  And don’t forget your GMN regional group, which may be able to direct you to other local resources.

Best of luck,

Grant