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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 from 8:45 to 10:30 AM at Heart of Florida United Way.
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Mission Statement:

The mission of the Grant Professional Network (GPN) is to provide a collegial forum to facilitate training, resource development, leadership and networking opportunities for grant professionals.

Become a Member:

Annual membership for Individual is $50; Agency is $100; and Students is $25. Please print and fill out our membership application and mail check payable to GPN of Central Florida, Inc. to:
GPN of Central Florida, Inc.
P.O. Box 532051
Orlando, FL 32853-2051

Contact Info:

GPN of Central Florida, Inc.
P.O. Box 532051
Orlando, FL 32853-2051
407.672.8930 info@gpninc.org

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Welcome to GPN Online

Join us for an informative July meeting

July 23, Heart of Florida United Way offices, 8:45 AM. Featured Speaker is the Grants Manager for U.S. Congressman Ric Keller, Natalie Tanner.

Congressman Keller represents Florida's Eighth Congressional District where he sits on the Education and Labor Committee and the Judiciary Committee. District 8 is comprised of parts of Orange, Lake, and Marion Counties.

Ms. Tanner joined Congressman Keller's staff at the end of 2002 after earning a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida in Advertising/Public Relations. In addition to grants, Ms. Tanner handles constituent services relating to senior and health care issues for residents of District 8.

Congratulations to the new Officers and Board members!

Please congratulate our incoming Officers and Board of Directors.

2008-2009 Executive Officers

  • President - Georgiana Tynes, Tynes Consulting, LLC.
  • President-Elect - Bobette "Bobi" Bellows, Lighthouse Central Florida
  • Treasurer - Cara Eule, H.O.M.E.
  • Secretary - Melanie Campbell, Community Health Centers, Inc.
  • Past President - Joel Henderson, Independent Consultant

2008-2009 Board of Directors

  • Khadija Pirzadeh, Orange County Head Start
  • Teresa Shipley, Orange County Public Schools
  • Christopher Howell, Center for Independent Living in Central Florida
  • Devon Massot, (as of Aug 1) Center for Philanthropy and Leadership, Rollins College
  • Open Board Seat - to be appointed by the President per GPN By-Laws

GPN monthly meetings are in a NEW location!

Heart of Florida United Way
Dr. P. Phillips Community Meeting Room
1940 Traylor Blvd
Orlando, FL 32804

The meetings are on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 8:45 to 10:00 AM.

GPN meetings feature speakers who have expertise in grant seeking or who represent grant makers-local, state and federal government, foundations, corporate giving programs and others. Members share information about their grant initiatives, successes, professional development and other resources.

GPN ... making an economic impact on Central Florida.

In 2007 GPN grant professionals raised $230,980,945- An increase of 29% from 2006.

Our members are a major part of the nonprofit community here in Central Florida, raising funds and working to improve lives.

GPN provides networking opportunities with experienced grant writers and funding organizations.

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