A collaborative forum where Tampa Bay grant professionals can share resources, build valuable professional relationships, and strengthen their skills through practical learning and best practices.
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JULY 2026 MEETING:
Join us for the next Grants Collaborative of Tampa Bay (GCTB) Meeting (virtual)
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Eastern)
Speaker: R. Lisa Jackson, GPC
R. Lisa Jackson works with the grant team at WestCare Foundation, Inc., and supervises up to 10 writers and 5 contract writers. With over 40 years of experience, she previously served on the Board of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) for 12 years in several roles, including President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Additionally, she is a founding member and former officer of the Grants Collaborative of Tampa Bay, a local grant group that hosted the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Conference in St. Pete Beach in 2010.
R. Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has served as a peer reviewer for federal and state grants and has secured over $100 million in grant funding. She is the recipient of the Grants Collaborative of Tampa Bay 2013 Unsung Hero Award, the 2013 GPA President’s Award, the 2021 GPCI President’s Award, and the 2024 GPCI Pillars of Support Award. She was also inducted into the GPA, GPCI, and Grant Professionals Foundation’s Distinguished Fellows Class of 2025.
Topic:
"Your GPC and GPA Mentoring"
Learning Objectives:
Knowing the basic steps to receive your Grants Professional Certified (GPC), a nationally accredited credential, as well as understanding the basic requirements of the GPA Mentoring Program.
** If there is a virtual meeting, members will receive a link via email. If you are not a member yet and wish to attend, visit the Grants Collaborative of Tampa Bay website (https://lnkd.in/gtqQRby), choose the "Contact" link, complete and submit the online request form, and someone will get in touch. **
Interested in Joining the Collaborative?
Here are a few of the benefits that Collaborative members enjoy.
Connect
Our membership is diverse and includes individuals working throughout Tampa Bay. Increase your network and get to know professionals supporting non-profit human service agencies, local government, schools, colleges, and universities, as well as independent contractors and even funders.
Learn
Members of the Collaborative enjoy monthly presentations from local leaders in the non-profit, corporate, and government sectors. We also offer an annual half-day workshop for more in-depth education and scholarships for professional development.
Grow
Members meet each month to exchange best practices, share upcoming grant opportunities, and offer support and collaboration on current projects.
