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Committees  |  Task Forces  |  Chapters

Volunteers play an important role in helping execute NGMA's mission:
To cultivate a community of excellence in grants management through education, certification, integrity and professional connections.

Call for Volunteers

NGMA is now accepting submissions of interest for open volunteer roles, listed below.
Submit your interest by Friday, April 25, 2025.


Please note: You must have an active NGMA membership to participate in volunteer activities.

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Committees

Education Committee
About: Education Committee Mission Statement
Term: 1 year (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026)
Requirements: Seeking CPAs |  auditors |  new grants managers (0-3 years experience)
 
The committee aims to provide high-quality professional development and educational programs covering the administration and implementation of grants management requirements. It consists of two subcommittees (GMBoK and Virtual Education) and meets four times a year, with additional meeting times for the subcommittees and/or as needed for new projects. Roles of the committee include:

  • Review Annual Grants Training (AGT) speaker applications and session slides.

  • Review sessions and slides for monthly webinars, Compliance Conversations webinars and the annual Fall Forum.

  • The GMBoK subcommittee reviews and accepts trainer applications and review GMBoK Training slides and the GMBoK Guide as needed.

  • The Virtual Education subcommittee selects topics, reviews speaker/topic proposals, and slides for the annual Fall Forum.

Time commitment: Less than one hour per month, except during times of preparation for AGT and Fall Forum. During those periods, commitment times will be approximately 2-3 hours a month. Subcommittee time commitments are additional, depending on the project.

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Task Forces

Ethics Educational Content Development Task Force
Term: 1 year (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026)
Requirements: Seeking subject matter experts in grants management  |  ethics |  compliance  |  auditing  |  professionals with real-world experience in ethical decision-making
 
The task force will develop engaging and practical eLearning courses and webinars focused on ethics in grants management. Members will contribute expertise to create scenario-based learning, case studies, and real-world applications that help professionals navigate ethical challenges. This task force will meet as projects arise, with members matched to initiatives based on their areas of expertise. Roles of the task force include:

  • Developing eLearning courses and webinars on ethics-related topics.

  • Creating interactive scenarios and case studies based on real-world experiences.

  • Ensuring content aligns with ethical standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Time commitment: Varies based on project needs. Meetings will be scheduled as content development opportunities arise.

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Nonprofit Educational Content Development Task Force
Term: 1 year (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026)
Requirements: Seeking experienced subject matter experts in non-profit grants management leadership and operations with a strong understanding of non-profit best practices and common challenges.

The task force will develop high-quality educational content to support nonprofit organizations in navigating grants management, compliance, and best operational practices. Members will contribute to creating eLearning courses, webinars, toolkits, and other resources designed to enhance nonprofit capacity. This task force will meet as projects arise, with members matched to initiatives based on their expertise. Roles of the task force include:

  • Developing eLearning courses and webinars on nonprofit management and grants administration.

  • Creating resources and toolkits to support nonprofit compliance and operational success.

  • Ensuring content aligns with industry best practices, regulations, and nonprofit sector needs.

Time commitment: Varies based on project needs. Meetings will be scheduled as content development opportunities arise.

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Educational Content Review Task Force
Term: 1 year (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026)
Requirements: Seeking experienced grants managers  |  subject matter experts  |  CPAs  |  new grants managers (1-3 years experience)  |  accessibility experts

The committee will ensure that newly-developed eLearning courses and educational materials are accurate, clear, and compliant with regulations. Members will review content for proofreading errors, accessibility, and alignment with grants management policies and best practices. Committee will meet as needed based on project timelines, with reviewers assigned to materials based on their expertise. Roles of the committee include:

  • Reviewing course content for accuracy, clarity, and grammatical errors

  • Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and organizational grants regulations.

  • Assessing accessibility features to meet ADA and universal design standards.

Time commitment: Varies based on project needs. Meetings will be scheduled as content development opportunities are completed.

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Hit the SUBMIT button below to submit your interest in available Committee or Task Force roles by Friday, April 25. 


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Chapters

Submit your interest in open chapter leadership roles directly to chapter leaders.
 
NGMA Chapter Leaders (select areas)
Term: 2 years (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2027)
 
NGMA chapters encourage regional networking, mentoring and learning among members. Leaders serve within a group of 3-4 leaders to plan events (virtual or in-person), connect grants managers to each other and strengthen chapter members' relationships with NGMA.
 
Time commitment: 2-3 hours per month. Chapter leaders meet regularly with their team, attend chapter events (minimum four per year) and four virtual NGMA chapter leader townhalls/onboarding.
 
Current openings:
 
Atlanta Chapter
Submit interest to chapter chair Kellie Russell: [email protected]
 
Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter
Submit interest to chapter chair William Crosby: [email protected] 

New York/New Jersey Chapter
Submit interest to chapter chair Joe Simon: [email protected]  
 
Northern California Chapter
Submit interest to chapter chair Amanda Bouillerce: [email protected]
 
Ohio Chapter
Submit interest to chapter vice-chair Sonya Hickman: [email protected]
 
Rocky Mountains Chapter (formerly Colorado/Wyoming Chapter)
Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah & Wyoming
As of May 1, 2025, the Colorado/Wyoming Chapter will change to the Rocky Mountains Chapter and will include members from Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah & Wyoming! Submit your interested in a leadership position for this newly expanded chapter to Tobie Leigh Gallegos: [email protected]

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Additional Opportunities to Engage

Contribute a Blog Article



The NGMA Blog features articles written by members and NGMA corporate partners (CAPP) with valuable advice and best practices tips on key grants management and/or general workplace issues. Whether you have a specific topic in mind, or simply want to contribute, let us know! (NGMA can provide a topic if you don't already have one.) Contact NGMA's marketing and communications manager at [email protected] to learn more. 

Share Your Professional Journey



NGMA encourages members to share their journey in grants management, which NGMA will spotlight in publications (monthly newsletter) and/or social media. Personal stories resonate with and encourage other members or potential members! If you are interested in participating, complete this brief questionnaire or contact NGMA's marketing and communications manager at [email protected].

We appreciate your interest in serving and look forward to working with you.