Meghann Adams, GPC
Avondale Estates, Georgia, United States
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I have 20 years’ experience in the fundraising, sponsorships, grant writing, public…
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Zoo Atlanta Seeking Auction Operations Coordinator
Zoo Atlanta Seeking Auction Operations Coordinator
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Join me at the Southern Regional Grants Conference May 7-8 in ATL!
Join me at the Southern Regional Grants Conference May 7-8 in ATL!
By Meghann Adams, GPC
Activity
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Conservation Society at Zoo Atlanta this weekend is like having a private evening at the zoo all to yourself - Ambassador Animal encounters, giraffe…
Conservation Society at Zoo Atlanta this weekend is like having a private evening at the zoo all to yourself - Ambassador Animal encounters, giraffe…
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Our Vice President of Animal Health, Dr. Sam Rivera, recently traveled to the Galápagos Islands with our research partners at University of Georgia…
Our Vice President of Animal Health, Dr. Sam Rivera, recently traveled to the Galápagos Islands with our research partners at University of Georgia…
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Zoo Atlanta is proud to collaborate with University of North Georgia on this great work for native eastern box turtles, supported by our Mabel Dorn…
Zoo Atlanta is proud to collaborate with University of North Georgia on this great work for native eastern box turtles, supported by our Mabel Dorn…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
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Grant Professional Certified (GPC)
Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI)
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Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
American Red Cross
Issued ExpiresCredential ID 01B7MG7
Volunteer Experience
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Troop Co-Leader & Cookie Manager (Troop #22033)
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
- Present 3 years 1 month
Children
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
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21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Reviewer
Georgia Department of Education
- 2 months
Education
The purpose of Georgia’s Title IV, Part B, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program is to provide federal funds for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers that operate during out-of-school hours and serve three specific purposes:
- To provide opportunities for academic enrichment and tutorial services to help students
- To offer students a broad array of additional services, programs, and activities that are designed to reinforce and complement…The purpose of Georgia’s Title IV, Part B, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program is to provide federal funds for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers that operate during out-of-school hours and serve three specific purposes:
- To provide opportunities for academic enrichment and tutorial services to help students
- To offer students a broad array of additional services, programs, and activities that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program; and
- To offer families of 21st CCLC students opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in their children's education. -
Development Committee Volunteer
The GLOBE Academy
- 1 year 6 months
Education
The GLOBE Academy fosters Global Learning Opportunities through Balanced Education for children of all backgrounds. With a focus on dual-language immersion, an experiential-learning model and a constructivist approach, GLOBE inspires students to be high-performing lifelong learners equipped to make a positive impact in the world.
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Board Member & Development Committee Chair
The GLOBE Academy
- 3 years
Education
The GLOBE Academy fosters Global Learning Opportunities through Balanced Education for children of all backgrounds. With a focus on dual-language immersion, an experiential-learning model and a constructivist approach, GLOBE inspires students to be high-performing lifelong learners equipped to make a positive impact in the world.
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McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Grant Program Reviewer
Georgia Department of Education
- 1 month
Education
The McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth program is designed to address the problems that homeless children and youth have faced in enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school. Under this program, State educational agencies must ensure that each homeless child and youth has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including a public preschool education, as other children and youth.
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21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Reviewer
Georgia Department of Education
- 2 months
Education
The purpose of Georgia’s Title IV, Part B, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program is to provide federal funds for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers that operate during out-of-school hours and serve three specific purposes:
- To provide opportunities for academic enrichment and tutorial services to help students
- To offer students a broad array of additional services, programs, and activities that are designed to reinforce and complement…The purpose of Georgia’s Title IV, Part B, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program is to provide federal funds for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers that operate during out-of-school hours and serve three specific purposes:
- To provide opportunities for academic enrichment and tutorial services to help students
- To offer students a broad array of additional services, programs, and activities that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program; and
- To offer families of 21st CCLC students opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in their children's education. -
Development Committee Member, Pro Bono Grant Consultant
The GLOBE Academy
- 1 year 6 months
Education
The GLOBE Academy fosters Global Learning Opportunities through Balanced Education for children of all backgrounds. With a focus on dual-language immersion, an experiential-learning model and a constructivist approach, GLOBE inspires students to be high-performing lifelong learners equipped to make a positive impact in the world.
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Past Board of Directors Member, CMP Committee Chair, Scholarship Committee Chair
Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI)
- 3 years 1 month
GPCI is dedicated to measuring and promoting competency and ethical practices within the field of grantsmanship. GPCI accomplishes its mission through the identification of grant professionals who display outstanding expertise and ethical practices as measured by a psychometrically valid and reliable assessment tool.
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Member, Past Bylaws Committee Chair
Grant Professionals Association (GPA)
- Present 11 years 8 months
GPA is the premier membership organization of grant professionals.
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Member, Past President, Past Vice President, Southern Regional Grants Conference Committee Member
Georgia Grants Professionals Association (GGPA)
- Present 10 years 8 months
GGPA is a chapter of the Grant Professionals Association, a nonprofit membership association that builds and supports an international community of grant professionals committed to serving the greater public good by practicing the highest ethical and professional standards.
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Pro Bono Grant Consultant
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (DFGFI)
- 7 months
Animal Welfare
Founded by Dian Fossey in 1978, the Fossey Fund is dedicated to mountain gorilla conservation through daily protection, anti-poaching, research, education and helping communities.
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Member and Volunteer
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-IHQ)
- 1 year 5 months
AFP is a professional association of individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of nonprofit, charitable organizations.
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Volunteer
PAWS Atlanta
- 3 months
Animal Welfare
PAWS Atlanta is a no-kill shelter that provides love, nutrition, medical care and basic training to enrich the lives of orphaned animals until permanent, safe homes can be found.
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Marine Mammal Rescue Team Volunteer
California Wildlife Center
- 4 years
Animal Welfare
The California Wildlife Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is two-fold: to assist sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife by ensuring each receives the highest level of rehabilitative care for release back to its natural habitat; and to promote protection of wildlife and its habitat through public education.
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Volunteer Docent
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association
- 1 year 6 months
Education
Docents are volunteer teachers who share their knowledge of the Zoo and the world's flora and fauna with children and families through touring, education stations, and numerous educational programs and classes.
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Member
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- 2 years
PRSA is a community of more than 21,000 public relations and communications professionals across the United States, from recent college graduates to the leaders of the world’s largest multinational firms.
Courses
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The Grantsmanship Training Program
Los Angeles, CA
Honors & Awards
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Grant Professional Certified Exam Scholarship Recipient
Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF)
The scholarship covered my Grant Professional Certified (GPC) exam fees.
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Peach State National Grant Conference Scholarship Recipient
Georgia Grant Professionals Association (GGPA) and Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF)
The scholarship covered my registration fees to attend the Grant Professionals Association's 2014 National Conference in Portland, OR.
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Employee of the Month
International Rescue Committee
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Public Relations Student of the Year
School of Communication, Northern Arizona University
Organizations
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The GLOBE Academy
Development Committee Member
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Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI)
Board of Directors Member, Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) Chair
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Georgia Grant Professionals Association (GGPA)
Member, Past President & Vice President, Southern Regional Grant Conference Committee Member
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Grant Professionals Association (GPA)
Member, Bylaws and Pioneer Award Committee Volunteer
- Present
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Zoo Atlanta is looking for an Advancement Coordinator. If interested, please check out the job description. Thanks! https://lnkd.in/gGjFsQUX
Zoo Atlanta is looking for an Advancement Coordinator. If interested, please check out the job description. Thanks! https://lnkd.in/gGjFsQUX
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Zoo Atlanta is looking for a summer (May - August) Advancement Intern. Please share with any students who may be interested! https://lnkd.in/gGWHctEE
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I received notification that I passed my Grant Professional Certified (GPC) exam! This was one of my main goals this year…
I received notification that I passed my Grant Professional Certified (GPC) exam! This was one of my main goals this year…
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