GMC Blog
Proposal management-specific articles and chapter news
Three Step Program to Stress Management
Jennifer shares her method for being effective in the high-demand, fast-paced world of proposal management without losing work-life balance.

Letter from the President (Alexa Ramsey: February 2024)
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and jumping on the bandwagon/being mushy, Alexa Ramsey shares why she loves her job.

Listen More. Roll Eyes Less.
Karen Hansel talks about what she’s leaving behind in 2023.

Letter from the President (Alexa Ramsey: January 2024)
January letter from the president introducing the 2024 chapter board members.

Letter from the President (Megan Kean: 2023)
By Megan (Kean) Hall, CF APMP Hello, fellow GMC members! The phrase “I can’t believe it’s December!” is used almost daily in my household, and I chuckle inside when I hear fellow Board members verbalize the same in our monthly calls. This year certainly did fly by...

Leveraging Headings in an Increasingly Visual Age
Mercedez Thompson shares one way to enhance communication with clients and deliver strong winning messages: headings and subheadings.

How to Affiliate with a Chapter
Have you joined an APMP chapter? Did you know APMP has a network of 29 regional chapters worldwide (including the Greater Midwest Chapter)? Our chapters serve APMP by providing a valuable resource where members of the same region, culture, and language can meet up,...

A Study in Human Behavior and Relationships
Jaye writes about how her undergraduate studies in human behavior have translated to her career as a proposal strategist.

A Piece of Advice: Fostering an Environment of Understanding and Flexibility
Chang shares the best piece of advice she’s received from a proposal mentor.

Thankful to be a Proposal Generalist
Alexa writes about wearing multiple hats and how being a generalist has built her into a well-rounded marketing professional.