Join GPA Arkansas
Membership in the Grant Professionals Association's Arkansas Chapter comes with many benefits. In addition to the benefits offered by GPA National, our chapter members receive discounted registration at our chapter events and are also eligible for a scholarship to the GPA Annual Conference. Our membership has grown steadily since our chapter was founded and includes grants and other fundraising professionals from cities, counties, nonprofit organizations, and consulting firms. If you are looking to expand your skills and advance your career as a grant professional, become a member of GPA-Arkansas today! You can join online OR by mailing your application.
*NEW* MEMBERS
ONLINE:
1. Go to the GPA website.
2. Select "Membership" at the top menu, and review the three membership tiers. After selecting one of the tiers listed below, click the "Join GPA!" link:
3. After joining GPA National, join the Arkansas Chapter. Follow the instructions on the “Membership” page.
4. Click the "Proceed to Checkout" button. This will bring up a login page where you will need to click on the “New Visitor Registration” link to add your contact information into the GPA National database. Follow the steps to create your account.
5. After creating your account, follow the instructions to submit your secure payment.
MAIL:
1. Click HERE to download application form.
2. Indicate on the form that you are joining the local chapter.
3. Calculate payment: Membership Tier Choice + $25 Arkansas Chapter Dues = Total Payment to National Office
CURRENT OR RETURNING NATIONAL MEMBERS
If you wish to join the Arkansas Chapter and you are already a member of the national association, follow the steps below:
The GPA Arkansas Chapter also offers membership scholarships each fall. For more information, see our Scholarships page.
*NEW* MEMBERS
ONLINE:
1. Go to the GPA website.
2. Select "Membership" at the top menu, and review the three membership tiers. After selecting one of the tiers listed below, click the "Join GPA!" link:
- Student membership: $95/year
- Entry-level membership (in the profession two years or less): $165 for the first year
- Professional membership: $225/year
3. After joining GPA National, join the Arkansas Chapter. Follow the instructions on the “Membership” page.
4. Click the "Proceed to Checkout" button. This will bring up a login page where you will need to click on the “New Visitor Registration” link to add your contact information into the GPA National database. Follow the steps to create your account.
5. After creating your account, follow the instructions to submit your secure payment.
MAIL:
1. Click HERE to download application form.
2. Indicate on the form that you are joining the local chapter.
3. Calculate payment: Membership Tier Choice + $25 Arkansas Chapter Dues = Total Payment to National Office
CURRENT OR RETURNING NATIONAL MEMBERS
If you wish to join the Arkansas Chapter and you are already a member of the national association, follow the steps below:
- Log into your member account at the GPA website.
- In the left-hand menu, select "Chapters and Committees."
- From the list of available chapters, select the Arkansas Chapter and click "join."
- You will then be able to "check-out" and purchase your chapter membership.
The GPA Arkansas Chapter also offers membership scholarships each fall. For more information, see our Scholarships page.
