American Grant Writers' Association, Inc. is an international association of grant writers. To promote professional conduct of our 1,200+ active members, the organization adopted Standards of Practice and Professional Ethics. To further 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 (CGW)".
The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Current Board Members are
- Alan Antopol, MBA
- Garth Hudson
- Linda Sharp, Certified Grant Writer®
- Brandon Whitaker, MBA
- Cathy Wobser, M.Ed.
John G. Porter, Ph.D., M.Ed. CGW is the Executive Director and manages the organization's activities with the assistance of staff, chairpersons, and volunteers.
- Member Services Director - Marie Hunt, Certified Grant Writer
- Online Instructors -
- Jim Brenner, Certified Grant Writer®
- John Porter, Ph.D., Certified Grant Writer®
- Scott Sipe, Certified Grant Writer