About
High Quality Service
At KCA Grant Consulting, we are dedicated to empowering nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to reach their fundraising goals. We believe in the power of community and collaboration to create lasting change. Combined experience in grant writing (12+ years) and nonprofits (25+ years) is the key to our success.
Personal Service
KCA Grant Consulting is owned by Kari Cronbaugh-Auld, MSW, GPC, and located in the Greater Kansas City area. Current consulting clients are located in a variety of locations across the U.S.
Partners & Professional Associations
Please note that it is in violation of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Code of Ethics for any member to accept a percentage of a grant award as compensation for grant writing, or any services related to a grant submission. In alignment with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Code of Ethics 24, GPA’s Code of Ethics* states, “Members shall not accept or pay a finder’s fee, commission, or percentage of compensation based on grants and shall take care to discourage their organizations from making such payments.” The funder is awarding dollars based on several variables, including the community need, the efficacy of the project, and the organization’s capacity to implement, deliver, monitor, and sustain the project. The funder is not awarding funds based entirely on the expertise of the grant proposal developer.
Please note that a member of the Grant Professionals Association would not be able to respond to this Request for Proposal without risking his or her professional standing and/or credentials.
As you conduct your search, please consider proposals submitted by grant proposal developers who have earned the credentials of Certified Grant Professionals through the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI). GPCI sets the standard internationally and has developed a framework of best practices for certified grant professionals. GPC credentialing validates knowledge of and competency in the grants profession through education, experience, professional development, community involvement, and a psychometrically sound evaluation instrument.
"The GPA Code of Ethics reflects only the highest standards in professional behavior and incorporates the standards promulgated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and other professions dedicated to serving the greater public good."
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