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JUNE 2026 MEETING:
Join us for the next Grants Collaborative of Tampa Bay (GCTB) Meeting (virtual)
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Eastern)
Speaker: Carolyn Caldwell, GPC, CFRE
Carolyn Caldwell is a GPC, a CFRE, a longtime and active Grant Professionals Association (GPA) and an Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) member, and a GPA Approved Trainer with 25+ years in fundraising and 15+ years as a grant consultant. Carolyn has an affinity for maximizing relationships with grant funders and sharing how boards can be of service to that end. She is excited to share her methodology for uncovering what boards can do to grow grant success with you today.
Carolyn now dedicates much of her time to sharing her expertise on grants throughout their lifecycle. She has presented nationally, regionally, and locally. Among the topics she covers are Grant Basics, Grant Readiness, Budgets for Grants, Prospect Research, the Logic Model, and custom sessions. She has also been retained for board development training on grants and development plans.
In addition to her live trainings, her Unlock-Grants course is online and self-paced, offering A-to-Z content, tools, and handouts, along with lifetime support for reviewing draft proposals.
Carolyn earned her Grant Professionals Certification (GPC) in 2016 and her Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation in 2019. She graduated with a double major in Theatre (Stage Management) and Journalism from the University of South Florida.
Topic:
"Preparing for & Working with Your Boards on Grants"
Learning Objectives:
This session is geared towards grant professionals working in any size organization, with any size or type of board. The information and tools shared in the session will give the grant pro a lens to make the relationship with their board a positive force in the achievement of the agency’s grants program.
Attendees will:
Gain an understanding of the varying nature of board make-up
Discover how to communicate with your board regardless of your proximity to them
Learn how to leverage your board’s strengths to increase grant success
** 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