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GPN Brown Bag Training: Conversations with Independent Grant Consultants
The Grant Professionals Network of Central Florida, Inc. will hold a lunch-time, one-hour training for grant professionals on Independent Grant Consulting on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Heart of Florida United Way Nelson Ying Center, 1940 Traylor Blvd., from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The brown bag session is free to GPN members (registration required) and $5 for nonmembers.
CLICK HERE to learn more and to download the registration form.
Congratulations to the new Officers and Board members!
Please congratulate our incoming Officers and Board of Directors.
2008-2009 Executive Officers
- President - Georgiana Tynes, Georgiana K. Tynes Consulting Services, 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
- Lee Bailey, Center for Philanthropy and Leadership, Rollins College
- Christopher Howell, Center for Independent Living in Central Florida
- Devon Massot, Center for Philanthropy and Leadership, Rollins College
- Jana Parpart, Education Foundation-Osceola County
- Khadija Pirzadeh, Orange County Head Start
- Teresa Shipley, Orange County Public Schools
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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