Read Your RFP Carefully | Building Your Personal Brand | Using FOIA
Bid And Proposal Writing Micro-Certification sponsored by Opportuni will launch on Day 2 at BPC
APMP is proud to launch its second micro-certification this year! The Bid & Proposal Writing Micro-Certification offers a topic-focused learning opportunity for anyone who writes in their role. On Day 2 at BPC Orlando (May 23), we will officially open up registrations for this exam.
For more information on our Micro-certification program contact APMP Director of Certification, Kimberly Kissel .
APMP is slightly raising Signature Certification exam rates
For the first time in over 20 years, there will be a 6% price increase in the APMP Signature Certifications exams.
The new pricing (in USD) goes into effect on June 1:
If you are considering taking an APMP Certification Exam, be sure to sign up prior to June 1. Upon registration, candidates have 1 year to take the exam. BOOK YOUR EXAM
As Senior Proposal Writers and Senior Proposal Managers get more experience, they obviously become more valuable and know their worth... Given this, how does a company find a Senior resource? In most cases, your candidate pool will already be gainfully employed and even happy with their company and place within it. Therefore displacing them has to become more thoughtful. READ MORE
Let’s say you’re a citizen interested in your city’s decision to install a new playground. Under public records laws, you have a right to gather the city’s request for proposals (RFP) that contains the requirements for the playground... Let’s say you’re an organization that makes and installs playgrounds. You can use FOIA to uncover the same information to become a better bidder. READ MORE
My first foray into APMP conferences was in 2011, in Denver, and I have attended every one since, along with several regional chapter symposia and expositions. One of the main experiences I have come away from every event with is that APMP members are among the most open and eager to meet other members. I’ve been to many professional events over the course of my 40+-year career, and only at APMP events have I found members so willing to engage. READ MORE
In the world of federal contracting, one thing is clear. When crafting a response to a Federal Government Request for Proposal (RFP), one must comply with the precise evaluation criteria contained in that document. Failure to do so will usually result in an otherwise worthwhile proposal being eliminated from consideration. READ MORE
2018-founded law firm and professional services experience management platform ikaun has launched a ChatGPT-based tool that will help marketing and BD teams select and complete RFPs, cutting response times, it says, by 90%. READ MORE
The process of evaluating RFP responses is a critical step for software buying teams. The goal is to narrow down the number of respondents to the best candidates who will then move to the next stage of the vendor evaluation process. Ideally, the RFP team grants a demo opportunity to only those vendors who score high in the RFP evaluation. READ MORE
Regardless of industry, marketing trends are worth watching. The early months are fantastic opportunities for identifying these, granting those with a keen eye a major advantage in terms of forming strategies that will shape consumer interaction and define innovation throughout the rest of the year. LEARN MORE
What's integrity worth to your leadership role or your business? Does it define who you are? When you reach the crossroads of choosing between toeing the line or taking the higher road and doing the right thing (even when nobody's looking), what then? READ MORE
For better or worse, in today’s world everyone is a brand. Whether you’re applying for a job, asking for a promotion, or writing a dating profile, your success will depend on getting others to recognize your value. So you need to get comfortable marketing yourself. In this article a branding thought leader and a professional dating coach present a guide to creating your personal brand. READ MORE
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All our DISCOUNTED hotel room blocks have a deadline of May 12! After that, registrants will have to book their own rooms at rates provided by the hotel.
Hurry up and claim your spot at the largest in-person conference for bid, proposal, tender, capture, business development, and graphics professionals! This event will sell out! REGISTER NOW!
Join us for this this panel discussion on May 10, where you’ll learn from four industry experts with diverse insights on how to use artificial intelligence in your job (specifically Chat GPT). They’ll explain the uses, limitations, and predictions for this technology.
Sponsored by Loopio. REGISTER TODAY
Join the chairs of APMP’s Mental Health Affinity Group (MHAG) on May 16 to discuss mental health in the proposal industry. During this webinar, we will discuss Mairi Morrison’s 2019 study on mental health of proposal professionals, how to create best practices surrounding mental health in the workplace, and what to expect from MHAG at BPC Orlando 2023! REGISTER
Would you like to present at this year’s APMP’s Women's Virtual Summit on August 3, 2023. We are looking for presenters who are passionate about driving positive change for women and want to spark difficult conversations to achieve it.?
This is a positive, issue oriented forum for meaningful conversations and actionable takeaways for professional women in the bid and proposal community and beyond. Presentations should focus on topics that specifically apply to professional women, such as physical changes and their impacts, how to handle sexual harassment, microaggressions, and more. Submissions are due by 5 PM EST US on June 6, 2023. SUBMIT YOUR TOPIC
With a whopping 129 nominations, this year was extremely difficult to limit the number of scholarship winners! Congratulations to our 2023 Charlie Divine APMP Certification Scholarship recipients.
This scholarship program honors former APMP Certification Director Charlie Divine CPP APMP Fellow, PE, who has made a career out of promoting professional development for bid and proposal professionals globally. SEE THE FULL LIST
Certification Spotlight - Vicki Markovic
Congratulations to Vicki Markovic, Bid Manager at BAE Systems Australia, and a member of our ANZ Chapter! In January, Vicki earned her Practitioner Level Certification and then achieved her Executive Summaries Micro-Certification two months later!
An APMP Approved Training Organization, Strategic Proposals is offering a 1-day training course to prepare attendees to pass the APMP Practitioner Certification. REGISTER
An APMP Approved Training Organization, Shipley UK is offering a 1-day prep course to help attendees pass the APMP Foundation Certification. REGISTER
An APMP Approved Training Organization, CSK Management is offering a 1-day prep webinar to help attendees pass the APMP Foundation Certification. REGISTER
An APMP Approved Training Organization, the bid toolkit is offering a 1-day training course to prepare attendees to pass the APMP Foundation Certification. REGISTER
Yes, AI and automation have undoubtedly transformed various industries, optimizing processes and enabling more accurate outcomes. Exciting to see the positive impact they have on the digital age.