American Grant Writers' Association, Inc. is a Florida nonprofit corporation and is 501(c)6 Exempt. The founding members saw a need for an organization to meet the needs of professionals who specialize in researching grants, writing proposals, and administering grants. The association does not focus on other fundraising techniques, although we discuss them related to grantseeking. To promote professional conduct of its 675 active members, the organization adopted Standards of Practice and Professional Ethics. To futher the professional growth of its members, the organization awards the Certified Grant Writer® Credential to members who have demonstrated proficiency in grantseeking. In 2011 the U.S. Patent Office awarded American Grant Writers' Association a Trademark for its Certified Grant Writer® Credential.
The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that are appointed for a three year term of office. Current Board Members are
- John G. Porter, Ph.D., Certified Grant Writer®
- Karen Davis, R.N.
- Alan Antopol
- Brandon Whitaker
- Kathy Wobster
John G. Porter, Ph.D. is the Executive Director and manages the organization's activities with the assistance of members, staff, and volunteers.
- Membership Secretary - Marie Hunt, Certified Grant Writer®
- Webmaster - Linda Sharp, Certified Grant Writer®
- Mentor-Protege Coordinator - Patricia Pereira, Certified Grant Writer®
The Advisory Council is comprised of the following volunteer positions:
Profession®al Development Chairperson - Dan Sichelski, Certified Grant Writer®
Professional Ethics Chairperson - open
Field of Interest Networking Chairpersons
AIDS/HIV - Chesse Gossett, Certified Grant Writer®
Animal Welfare - Jessica Whitehouse, Certified Grant Writer®
Aging & Seniors - open
Agriculture - open
Arts and Culture -- Beverly Kobus, Certified Grant Writer®
Children and Youth - open
Economic Development - Mary J Byrnes, Certified Grant Writer®
Education -- Janine Corbett, Certified Grant Writer®
Homeland Security - Steven Galati, Certified Grant Writer®
Housing -- Joshua Wilks, Certified Grant Writer®
International - open
Native Americans - Columba Quintero, Certified Grant Writer®
Religion - open
Science & Technology - open
Veterans -- Mary Roach, Certified Grant Writer®
State Networking Chairpersons
Colorado - Beverly Kobus, Certified Grant Writer®
Illinois - Dan Sichelski, Certified Grant Writer®
Florida - open
Louisiana - Angela Carll, Certified Grant Writer®
North Carolina - Carol Staton, Certified Grant Writer®
Pennsylvania - Janine Corbett, Certified Grant Writer®
Rhode Island - Patricia Pareira, Certified Grant Writer®
Texas - open
Vermont - Nicole Raymond, Certified Grant Writer®
