CF Manager of Grants Development Earns Credential

Feb. 9, 2012

Bob Hawkins, manager of Grants Development for the College of Central Florida, has earned a nationally recognized credential in the grants field. The recognition is conferred by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute Inc., an affiliate of the Grant Professionals Association.

Hawkins, who has held his position at CF for more than six years, is one of 331 certified grant designers and managers who were conferred the GPC title as Grant Professional Certified. The credential recognizes proficiency in standards that include tenure in the profession, education, demonstrated achievement and a commitment to service for public and private philanthropy.

Hawkins is the sole grants development professional at CF, which is awarded an average of 30 grants per year valued at $3 million to $4 million for college programs. Hawkins also presents grantsmanship workshops for the college and community. To learn more, call 352-873-5804 or visit CFItraining.cf.edu.