The American Association of Grant Professionals enthusiastically invites you to join colleagues from all over the world for the “Grant Professionals Round-Up – Skills, Strategies & Success” Conference in Austin, Texas.

About the AAGP Annual Conference

AAGP’s annual conference has gained a well-earned reputation as the most comprehensive educational and professional growth event available for those committed to excellence in the practice of grantsmanship. Each year, conference participants enjoy high-quality workshops on a wide variety of topics presented by the most experienced and knowledgeable experts in their respective fields.

The conference draws grant proposal writers, grant managers, nonprofit administrators, and consultants of all skill levels, in all areas of practice, from arts to education to homeland security. AAGP anticipates that the 2009 conference will attract more than 500 attendees from across the country and internationally.

Reasons to Attend:

• AAGP is the ONLY national organization that works toward enhancing the role of grant professionals
• Learn first hand from expert practitioners
• Learn best practices for grants management
• Network with other grant professionals in the nation

Who Should Attend:

• Grant Writers
• Grant Managers
• Grant Consultants
• Grants Officers
• Grant Coordinators
• Development Directors
• Executive Directors
• Government Relations Officers
• Financial Officers
• Any level of experience, beginner to expert.

What is AAGP?

The American Association of Grant Professionals is an independent nonprofit membership-driven organization. Founded in 1997 by grant professionals who recognized the need to formalize the profession, AAGP maintains a code of ethics, enhances grant developers’ relationships with funders and employers, and advances educational opportunities.

Who are AAGP Members?

• Directors of Development
• Executive Directors and Board Members of Public and Private Organizations
  Grant Administrators
• Grant makers and Funders
• Grant Managers
• Grant Proposal Developers
• Grant Writers
• Grantsmanship Trainers and other service providers
• Independent Consultants
• Program Development Directors and Specialists
• Proposal and Program Evaluators