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Cape Coral Community Foundation makes national impression
Executives and philanthropy leaders challenged to invest in leadership development
Cape Coral Community Foundation convened a group of national foundation executives and philanthropy leaders on April 23 – 25 at the Westin Hotel in Cape Coral. The Philanthropy Experts and Leaders Academy provided programming and resources for those in the most senior staff role at their organizations.professionals and senior program talent are at the heart of these systems.
The biggest concern for foundation executives and philanthropy leaders was that nonprofit boards and executive directors do not invest in their people. There is a lack of staff development and training relevant to key leadership positions. "The challenges facing nonprofits is not lack of funding, it is a lack of leadership development. Essentially, you have nonprofits raising funds for programs being led by people who are not well-trained to do their jobs effectively," says Dr. Tina Dupree, Corporate Foundation Consultant and former Vice President of Church's Chicken Foundation. There are many nonprofit leaders who feel isolated and alone. They feel overburdened by the pressure to host fundraising events that wear them out with little or no financial return. They are struggling to find program volunteers, board members and raise enough money to meet their overhead expenses. "The Cape Coral Community Foundation is no longer a best-kept secret, it is a game changer. I will partner with Michael Chatman and the Cape Coral Community Foundation to offer resources to support their nonprofit leadership and board member development program, as well as support their Fundraising Institute program to create a pipeline for fundraising talent who can offer more than plan a fundraising event or write a grant. The goal is to create sustainable programs and revenue models", says Mary Wong, President, Office Depot Foundation. |
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A Program for Nonprofits Seeking Grants from the Cape Coral Community Foundation
![]() Navigating the complex funder-nonprofit relationship is vital to mission success. Often, it seems, nonprofits do the asking, reporting, and proving, while foundations sit in positions to say yes or no, how much, when, and what's required. Receiving a grant from a foundation may seem like a complicated process, we make it simple and easy. We are one of the largest grantmakers in Cape Coral. |
Southwest Florida ‘Queen of Hype' Connie Ramos-Williams joins Global Center for Generosity Speakers Bureau
![]() For the past 15 years, Connie Ramos-Williams has been in publishing, editing, advertising, marketing, public relations, and event planning. She is the founder of SWFL Parent & Child magazine and swflparentchild.com. Before launching her own business marketing & consulting firm, she was the Niche Advertising Manager at The News-Press overseeing the advertising initiatives for Grandeur, Your Health, Must Do, Gaceta Tropical, SWFL Parent & Child magazine and Gulfcoastmoms.com.
A new grantmaking fund has been established with Cape Coral Community Foundation.
For more information about establishing a fund, give us a call at (239) 542-5594.
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Faith & Generosity Conference speakers announced
Connect with faith-based donors to translate spiritual capital into sustainability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The foundation is pleased to present its Faith & Generosity Conference 8:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 11 at Cape Christian Fellowship Church located at 2110 Chiquita Blvd. in Cape Coral. Attendees will learn how to start their own church or ministry foundation, grow their organization's financial and ministry support, understand and respond to faith-based donor motivations, view fundraising as a ministry and understand the role of ministry leadership in fundraising. Featured speakers at the Faith & Generosity Conference include:
A generous donor has underwritten a majority portion of the seminar's cost. Center for Generosity at Cape Coral Community Foundation and WAY-FM are sponsors of the Faith & Generosity Conference. Drinks and refreshments will be served.
For more information or to register by making a $25 donation, call (239) 542-5594 or email [email protected]. |
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Generosity explained: A look at fundraising and board members
![]() Fundraising and board members is a hot topic. And based on conversations with weary executive directors and fundraising professionals, there's not a lot of bragging going on about board members engaged in fundraising. |
![]() Coming Soon: Partnership with Office Depot Foundation ![]() Office Depot Foundation, in conjunction with Cape Coral Community Foundation, will unveil a new program to strengthen nonprofit organizations by providing business expertise, resources and collaboration needed to increase capacity while becoming more efficient and effective. Continue to read our Generosity newsletter every month for more details. |
Foundation thanks Business Impact Partners
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