Volunteer Opportunities

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

An annual call for volunteers goes out to members via email every April.
Please note: You must have an active NGMA membership to participate in volunteer activities. 

Member volunteer opportunities include:

Member-Led Committees

Education Committee
About: Education Committee Mission Statement

Member Chair: Brent Ramsey, CGMS
Vice-Chair: Patrick Ballinger, CGMS
Board Member Liaison: Rikitra Cephus, CGMS
NGMA Staff Liaison: Kelli Klepic

No spots currently available

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Chapter Chairs Committee
Chapter Chairs Committee Mission Statement

Member Chair: Roman Guillory (Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter Chair)
Board Member Liaison: Christian Jones

No spots currently available

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Workforce Development

Periodically, NGMA seeks out member volunteers to complete short-term projects to assist members of the grants management community.

To be added to the volunteer list: Email your contact information to Andrea Yegros at [email protected]. You will be contacted when a volunteer opportunity arises.

Project example: With the help of volunteer members, NGMA created a Grants Management Overview webpage with basic information about grants management. The purpose of the project was to create a resource for anyone interested in entering the profession; new and experienced grants management professionals; stakeholders; those who work with or for grants managers; and the general public. 

Estimated commitment time: 4 hours* (a combination of virtual meetings and email communications over a 3 to 4-month period.)

*Commitment times vary depending on the project.

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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].