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Volunteer Opportunities

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 sends out a call for volunteers to all active NGMA members every April to fill available spots on NGMA committees, chapters, task forces or other programs. Missed the call for volunteers? Spots may become available at other times throughout the year. If/when they do, NGMA will reach out to interested members. To be added to the list, please email [email protected]. 


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

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Member-Led Committees

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Task Forces

Ethics Educational Content Development Task Force
Term: 1 year (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026)
Requirements: 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 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: 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 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: 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 scheduled as content development opportunities are completed.

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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 in mind. 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 members and prospects!

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 and look forward to working with you.