NGMA Annual Grants Training Conference Call for Presenters
Proposal deadline: Friday, January 11, 2013
NGMA will be hosting its annual grants training conference at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington,
Virginia, from May 6-8, 2013.
NGMA is seeking engaging presentations that inform grants management professionals about best practices,
pushing the leading edge of the profession, while compelling the pursuit of excellence in grants management.
Our goal is to provide a balanced program that meets the variety of skill and interest levels of the audience,
presented by speakers of the highest quality who represent the professionalism and diversity of the NGMA
membership.
If you have an interesting presentation idea, you are invited to submit a proposal by completing the attached
application package no later than Friday January 11, 2013. If your proposal is accepted, you will have the
opportunity to finalize session information after you receive your acceptance notice. Conference presenters
play a critical role in shaping the NGMA conference, and presenters will gain visibility in the grants
management industry and contribute to the advancement of the grants management profession.
Please note that all confirmed presenters will be provided with a complimentary one-day conference pass for
the day of their session. If presenters are interested in attending the conference on additional days,
presenters are required to register and pay the associated discounted fees to attend the conference on the
days they aren’t presenting. Details are available by contacting Shelly Slebrch, NGMA Director of Business
Services, at slebrch@ngma.org or (202) 308-9443.
Speaker Presentation Applications will only be accepted in electronic format via email at slebrch@ngma.org.
Thank you for considering becoming a part of our 35th anniversary
conference – we appreciate your continued support!
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NGMA Conference Format and Information
NGMA has identified three educational tracks for this year’s conference. Presentation proposals must be
submitted under one of these three conference tracks:
1. Measuring Up! Core Competencies in Grants Management
2. Technology Meets Grants: Grants Management in the Era of Information Technology
3. What’s New? Emerging Issues and Trends in Grants Management
The tables below provide sample session titles and topics for which applicants are encouraged to submit
proposals. Please note that while applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for presentations on these
topics, NGMA also welcomes new ideas, as long as the topics align to the established conference tracks.
Sessions may be proposed in any of the following formats: traditional presentation; hands-on presentation;
roundtable discussion; or panel discussion. See the presenter application for descriptions of the acceptable
session formats.
Track 1: Measuring Up! Core Competencies in Grants Management
Surviving an Inspector General Audit
Identifying and Monitoring High-Risk Grantees
A-133 Audits Under the Revised Regulations
Strategies for Smart Monitoring and Oversight
Other potential topics: Direct and Indirect Costs, Internal Controls, Notice of Awards, Negotiating Terms and
Conditions, Panel Review Best Practices, etc.
Track 2: Technology Meets Grants—Grants Management in the Era of Information Technology
Technology Meets Grants: Finding the Right Grants Management Software Solution
Using Performance Measures to Improve Program Outcomes
Going Paperless! Are Electronic Grant Files a Myth?
Conducting Effective Panel Reviews
Making the Most of Common Tools to Manage Grants: The Path to Improved Productivity (Excel/Access/Word)
Track 3: What’s New? Emerging Issues and Trends in Grants Management
Do you know the Rules? Changes to the OMB Circulars
Exploring the Concept of Centralized Grants Offices
Integrating Social Media Into Grants Management
Tips and Tricks for CGMS Certification and the Benefits of Credentialing
Taking Transparency to the Next Level: Implications of the Data Act
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NGMA Annual Conference Presenter Application
Proposal deadline: Friday, January 11, 2013
Section 1. Presenter Information
Contact -information – presenter 1
Name:
Title:
Organization:
Organization Website:
Email Address:
Contact -information – presenter 2 - if applicable
Name:
Title:
Organization:
Organization Website:
Email Address:
Contact -information – presenter 3 - if applicable
Name:
Title:
Organization:
Organization Website:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Phone Number:
Phone Number:
Section 2. Presentation Information
2a. Which conference track applies to your presentation?
Choose one or
Measuring Up! Core Competencies in Grants Management
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Technology Meets Grants: Grants Management in the Era of Information Technology
What’s New? Emerging Issues and Trends in Grants Management
2b. Please check one of the below presentation formats.
Note: All
Traditional Presentation - focuses on a single topic or program, typically including a talk or
sessions are
media presentation for 40 to 45 minutes followed by discussion.
75 minutes.
Hands-on Presentation - provides participants with an opportunity to engage in teaching
activities and interactive discussions about a particular topic.
Roundtable Discussion - features informal presentations with a facilitator to encourage
close interaction on a variety of related topics. Session participants are seated at separate
tables in one room and may circulate from table to table at designated intervals.
Panel Discussion - presents different perspectives on a common topic. Panels include a
minimum of three participants and a moderator offering conversational responses to set
questions about a particular subject.
2c. Presentation title
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2c. Presentation title
Applicants are encouraged to submit presentations based on the suggested titles in the
application package. Applicants are not required to use the suggested titles. NGMA
welcomes new ideas, as long as the topics align to the established conference tracks.
Presentations must be educational in nature. Sales-, product-, or marketing-focused
presentations will not be accepted.
2d. Presentation abstract
Please do not
This is the “marketing pitch” that will be published in the conference program. Applicants
exceed 100
should use engaging language to give the audience a clear understanding of at least three (3)
words
learning objectives and what to expect from the session.
2e. Additional information
Optional
Please use this area to note any additional information that describes your intended goals or
delivery for the session. Write in complete sentences and use active verbs to describe the
session. Describe details such as techniques (lecture, interactive, etc.) or handouts.
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Section 3. References – Please provide two references who can describe your public speaking abilities. Be
sure to include accurate email and phone contact information for your references.
Contact information – reference 1
Name:
Title:
Organization:
Organization Website:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Contact information – reference 2
Name:
Title:
Organization:
Organization Website:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Section 4. Proof of Performance (optional)
4. Proof of performance
This Section is Optional
The NGMA Conference Planning Committee welcomes (but does not require) “proof of
performance” to be submitted with an application. The proof of performance must be
in one of two forms:
1. Video recording of the proposed speaker presenting a session to an
audience; or
2. A summary of evaluations from a program the speaker previously
presented. Please do not submit the individual evaluations completed by
attendees. The Conference Planning Committee needs to see the overall
(average) score(s) received.
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Application Process Milestones
Proposal Deadline:
Submission Contact:
Scheduling:
Presentation Deadline:
Questions?
Proposals must be received electronically by NGMA no later than Friday, January
11, 2013.
Please email your application form to Shelly Slebrch, NGMA Director of Business
Services, at Slebrch@ngma.org.
Applicants with accepted proposals will be notified by Friday, February 8, 2013.
Presenters subsequently will be notified about the scheduled date and time for
their presentation during the May 6-8, 2013 conference.
The final PowerPoint version for each accepted presentation must be received
electronically by NGMA no later than Friday, March 9, 2013. A/V equipment will
be provided at the conference site. Each presentation will be made available
online to conference attendees ahead of time.
Please contact Lori Guerrero, Conference Planning Chair at 360-902-4169 or
lori.guerrero@sos.wa.gov.
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