This joint webinar brings together GPCI, CFRE, and NGMA to explore how accredited credentials support professional practice across grant development, grants management, and fundraising. Held on World Accreditation Day, the session reflects a shared commitment to the quality, consistency, and trust that accreditation brings to professions worldwide. Representatives from each organization, along with guest speakers who hold two or more credentials, will discuss how certification programs are structured, who they serve, and why maintaining credentials over time is essential to professional credibility and public confidence.
What Attendees Will Learn:
- What accreditation means in the context of professional certification
- The difference between certification and certificates of completion
- The primary competencies associated with GPCI, CFRE, and NGMA credentials
- Eligibility considerations and intended audiences for each credential
- How certification maintenance supports continuing competence and ethical practice
- How credentials can complement one another across the funding lifecycle
Target Audience: Grant professionals, grants managers, fundraisers, supervisors, and employers