Code of Ethics
I take my personal and professional ethics seriously, and as a Grant Professional Certified and a member of the Grant Professional Association (GPA) and GPA Ethics Committee, follow the Code of Ethics below. My clients can be assured that this guarantees them the highest standards of professionalism in the field.
Members, among others, are to:
Members, among others, are to:
- Practice one's profession with the highest sense of integrity, honesty, and truthfulness to maintain and broaden public confidence
- Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in all aspects of the grants profession
- Continually improve one’s professional knowledge and skills
- Promote positive relationships between grant professionals and all stakeholders
- Value the privacy, freedom, choice, and interests of all those affected by one’s actions
- Ensure that funds are solicited according to funder’s program guidelines
- Adhere to acceptable means of compensation for services performed; pro bono work is encouraged
- Become leaders and role models in the field of the grants profession
- Encourage colleagues to embrace and practice GPA’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice.
