6 hours
Brasada Ranch
Starting at USD 642
Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm (GMT-07:00)
Brasada Ranch
16976 Southwest Brasada Ranch Road, Powell Butte, United States
As grant writers, we’ve always adapted to shifts in the funding landscape. But nothing—not even the pandemic—has prepared us for the “permanent air of uncertainty” we’re facing now.
This gathering isn’t just about commiserating (though that’s a perk!). It’s about stepping up as leaders and navigating these changes with confidence.
Our goal is for you to leave The Gathering emotionally bolstered and ready to lead your organization through its best days yet.
📍 Brasada Ranch, Bend, Oregon
🗓️ Thursday, April 9 (National 🦄 Day!) – Sunday, April 12, 2026
Fly into Redmond Municipal Airport (RMD), and we’ll take care of the rest
120 grant writers — mostly exclusive to members of the Grant Writers Collective!
So much fun and value, you’ll never want to attend a boring event again.
$2750 (all-inclusive except flights)
Have we ever let you down? Well, we aren’t going to start now! As we solidify guest speakers and get closer to the event date, you will receive updates via email. Please click here to see the most up-to-date agenda. This gives you a basic overview of the good stuff to come.
The uncertainty we’re navigating as nonprofits and organizations in the grant sector won’t last forever, but we also have a good three more years of it. You’ll leave The Gathering with tangible takeaways for navigating these changes and being the calm and steady force needed right now.
You’re not just a grant writer. Whether consulting or working internally, you’ll leave with proven strategies, scripts for positioning your value, and coaching to help you claim your space as a confident authority—even if you're still building credibility.
Listen up—you get in rooms like this, and you fundamentally change. You see what’s possible. You get wicked inspired. Because let’s be real, this work can be lonely. More now than ever, you need Unicorn Besties on speed dial. The Gathering will unlock the level 10 version of you.
The grant writing industry is NOT keeping with it. The GPA Grant Summit barely touched on AI, and most of our "competitors" aren’t building a culture around developing AI skills. Right now, the gap between grant writers using AI and those who aren’t might seem small, but by 2026, that gap will explode. You’ll be on the front end of it.
At The Gathering, you won’t just leave with inspiration — you’ll leave with real tools you can put to work immediately. From a 90-day action plan to customizable frameworks and scripts, you’ll be ready to implement everything you’ve learned and hit the ground running when home.
You may cancel for a full refund up to 60 days before the event.
Cancellations made between 30 and 60 days before the event are eligible for a 50% refund.
After 30 days before the event, we are unable to offer refunds. However, we’re happy to help you transfer your spot to another participant if you’re able to find someone to take your place.
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Info: Dress attire: Time for sequins, sparkles and unicorn flair ✨
Info: Option 1: Mastering the Sales Conversation with Coach Rose Hedberg | Option 2: Grant Management with Rachel Werner | Option 3: How to Stand Out in a Competitive World (Branding + Messaging) with Jennie Armstrong
Info: Want time with our speakers? Upgrade to the VIP ticket for a VIP exclusive lunch with Loretta Turner, Rachel Werner, Diana F arias Heinrich, and Tyler Hobbs
Info: VIP EXCLUSIVE: 1:1 Session at the Coaching corner
Info: Option 1: When Do I Use AI? And What Tools Do I Need? with Alex Lustig | Option B: More details coming soon! | Option C: Don't Be Afraid of the Grant Budget with Anna Nelson
Info: Think yoga nidra, the untalent talent show, hot tub with your besties
Info: Option A: More details coming soon ? (in talks with cool people)| Option B: More details coming soon ? + Headshot Session (receive a professionally done headshot)
Info: Think TedTalk style presentations, but from those in our Global Grant Writers Collective Community! Speakers will be applying by January 15th and announced closer to event
Info: VIP Exclusive Lunch will be happening at the same time
Info: VIP EXCLUSIVE | 1:1 Coaching Sessions at the Coaching Corner
Info: Option A: Knowing Your Business Financials with Meredith Noble | Option B: More details coming soon ? (in talks with cool people) + Headshots Session
Info: Learning Is Only as Good as the Action You Take: Building Your Back-to-Work Plan
Coaches, Meredith, and Alex will be set up throughout the space to help you on your 90-day plan
Info: Dress Attire: Nowhere To Wear It.
Think wedding dress, graduation gown, that item in your closet that’s dying to be worn ✨ And let me tell you, Mere and Alex have been thrifting...
Trust me, you’ re going to love these awards.
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Tickets for The Grant Writers Gathering can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| The Grant Writers Gathering | 2,936 USD |
| VIP Upgrade | 642 USD |
