OUR NEXT MEETING
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MAY 2026 MEETING:
Join us for the next Grants Collaborative of Tampa Bay (GCTB) Meeting (virtual)
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Eastern)
Speaker: Sara DeLorenzo
Sara serves as the City of Clearwater's Grants Coordinator, supporting strategic funding initiatives and community-focused projects. Her background includes eight years at a nonprofit arts organization, where she developed a passion for the role creativity plays in community wellbeing. Sara has a strong personal interest in the growing field of Arts in Health and enjoys learning about neuroplasticity.
Topic:
"Self-Care for Grant Professionals"
Learning Objectives:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Let’s talk about ways to support our mental health and avoid burnout while dealing with an unpredictable grants landscape. We will discuss how to deal with challenges at work, how to set yourself up for success, and self-care practices outside of work. We will learn how to take care of ourselves so that we can continue to show up for the communities that we serve.
** 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.
What Do Members Have to Say?
"Joining the Collaborative was eye opening for me because it showed me the range of jobs and agencies that are available for grant professionals. I have learned a lot from the professional development sessions and the networking opportunities. I really appreciate the connections I have been able to make at the Collaborative, they are invaluable!"
— Patricia Chamorro, MA, WestCare, Collaborative Member for 3 Years