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.
Our Next Meeting
Kimberly McCabe
Tess Benham
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AUGUST 2026 MEETING:
Join us for the next Grants Collaborative of Tampa Bay (GCTB) Meeting (virtual)
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Eastern)
Speakers: Kimberly McCabe (Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tampa Bay) and Tess Benham (Gulf Coast JFCS)
Join Grants Collaborative of Tampa Bay members Kimberly McCabe and Tess Benham, experienced grant professionals, for a practical session on Tips and Tools for Grant Professionals. Participants will explore effective strategies, affordable resources, and best practices to strengthen grant development efforts that nonprofits of any budget size can implement.
Topic:
"Everyday Tips and Tools for Grant Management"
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify tools that support grant research, writing, and management
Apply practical strategies to improve grant proposal development and workflow efficiency
Utilize organizational tools and systems to track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements
Recognize best practices for managing grant opportunities throughout the grant lifecycle
Develop an approach for selecting tools and resources to align with their organization’s budget and capacity
Explore ways to leverage collaboration, technology, and professional networks to enhance 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.
