Community Foundation and photographer Brian Tietz seeking Faces of Philanthropy nominations; Deadline is Nov. 25 – winners to be honored with spring art exhibit and reception
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 30, 2015) – In honor of National Philanthropy Day® (NPD), and in the spirit of philanthropy this November, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and photographer Brian Tietz are seeking nominations for outstanding philanthropists in the our region to honor as one of the Southwest Florida Faces of Philanthropy. Selected nominees will be […]
Region’s first multi-donor LGBT fund established; Multi-donor fund will support unique challenges and opportunities facing local LGBT community
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 9, 2015) – Southwest Florida is a rich and varied community, home to people of many different faiths, national backgrounds, races, cultures and ethnicities. It’s also home to many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals who work in our businesses, contribute to our civic enterprises and also care for parents, children, friends […]
Southwest Florida Community Foundation announces staff additions and changes
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2014) – As part of its strategic direction, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation announces the following recent hires and internal staff changes.
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy CEO to speak at Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s Women’s Legacy Fund fall luncheon
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 11, 2014) – Liza McFadden, president and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, will be the keynote speaker at the fall luncheon of the Women’s Legacy Fund, a fund of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Miromar Lakes […]
UNITE Award winner announced; Bob Janes Triage Center takes $25,000 collaboration prize
Bob Janes Team with UNITE Award sponsors FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2014) – Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA announced Jan. 14 that the Bob Janes Triage Center/Low Demand Shelter was the winner of the inaugural UNITE (Uniting Nonprofits In Teaming for Excellence) Award and the $25,000 cash prize.
Southwest Florida Community Foundation welcomes new board trustees
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2013) – Sarah Owen, president and CEO of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, announces that Carolyn Conant and Christopher Hill, CFA have joined the foundation’s board of trustees.