Grants Collaborative of Tampa Bay

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Grants Collaborative of Tampa Bay

• Welcome!

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Who Are We?

• The Grants Collaborative of Tampa Bay is a group
  of professionals whose primary job
  responsibilities include grant planning, proposal
  writing, and/or resource development.

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History

• The Pinellas County Resource Consortium began
  meeting in 1993 through the efforts of Kathy
  Mitchell, Pinellas County Government.
• In 1995, local grant writers from Pinellas County
  Schools and St. Petersburg Junior College met to
  explore possible grant partnerships.
• 24 community grant writers met in November and
  the Pinellas Grants Collaborative was born.
• Since then, the collaborative has grown steadily
  and now is an incorporated 501(c)(6) entity.

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Mission

• The mission of the Grants Collaborative of Tampa
  Bay, Inc. is to promote professionalism and
  excellence in the field.
• To accomplish this mission, the Collaborative
  will
• enhance skills in grant and proposal writing,
• assist in resource identification,
• maintain a peer network,
• promote partnerships and collaborations, and
• provide education and training.

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Structure

• The Grants Collaborative of Tampa Bay is a
  501(c)(6) professional organization, tax exempt
  under the IRS.
• Donations to the collaborative are not tax
  deductible for the donor.
• The collaborative is not exempt from sales tax.
• By-Laws govern the organization.

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Executive Committee

• Officers and Directors comprise the Executive
  Committee
• Members are elected for 2-year terms.
• Officers
• President
• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Directors include committee chairs
• Membership
• Programs
• Events
• Website
• The immediate Past President also is considered a
  member of the Executive Committee.

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Members

• Members include a broad representation from local
  government, non-profit human service and arts
  agencies, independent for-profit contractors,
  schools, colleges and universities, funding
  sources and those seeking funding.
• In 2006 there were 63 paid members.

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Meetings

• The Collaborative meets monthly on the second
  Tuesday at 900 AM.
• An agenda and a copy of the previous meeting
  minutes are sent out by e-mail prior to each
  meeting.
• There is usually a guest speaker scheduled.
• Family Resources5180 - 62nd Avenue
  NorthPinellas Park, Florida

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Member Support

• Attend monthly meetings
• Share resources and information
• Establish collaborative partnerships with members
  and stakeholders
• Provide training and expertise
• Become a mentor to a new grants or resource
  development professional
• Invite colleagues to become members
• Suggest speakers for our meetings

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Member Benefits

• Opportunities for information sharing and
  networking
• Potential partnerships with member agencies
• Professional Development
• Member Directory
• Efficient access to funding opportunities
• Knowledge of recent funding awards
• Professional support

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Website

• www.pinellasgrants.org
• The website contains valuable resource links,
  on-line publications, e-mail alerts and
  newsletters, training events, and data sources.
• Member agencies may advertise job openings on the
  website.

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Become a Member!

• 20.00 for annual membership, due January 1 of
  each year.
• Complete an application (accessible on the web
  site).
• Return to Membership Chair at a meeting or by
  mail with annual dues.

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Thank you!www.pinellasgrants.org