January 19, 2012 Grant Professionals Association – Central Virginia Chapter Meeting

Join the Grant Professionals Association on Thursday, January 19th from 12:00-1:30 pm as we welcome Trina Willard from the Knowledge Advisory Group! “Using Measurement & Evaluation to Strengthen Funding Strategy” will address reasons why an effective evaluation is so important to the success and future sustainability of any project. Areas covered include: Realities of the current economic climate and how an evaluation component can help your project; what evaluation IS and IS NOT and specific measurement approaches; and gaining results that help with improved quality and greater efficiency The Central Virginia Chapter of the GPA holds meetings on the 3rd Thursday of every other month over lunch beginning each January. Our members represent areas such as nonprofit organizations, public schools systems, local and state government, independent consultants, and many others. Bring your lunch and GPA will provide drinks and dessert. There is no charge for members of GPA; Non-members pay $10. Visit the GPA website for information about the national organization: www.grantprofessionals.org.

Date: January 19, 2012
Meets: from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College 1701 E. Parham Rd 1st Fl. Conference Room
Instructor: Trina Willard
Fee: Free for members of GPA; Non-members pay $10