February 2015               A monthly e-newsletter for people interested in Florida Philanthropy          FPN News       FPN Featured on The Philanthropy Show FPN President & CEO David Biemesderfer was a guest on The Philanthropy Show, a new internet show, that aired on Jan. 26. In the show, Biemesderfer talked about the implications for Florida philanthropy of the state's upcoming transfer of wealth and other current issues in Florida philanthropy. [View the Episode]       >  FPN Welcomes New Board Members & Officers, Honors Outgoing Board Member & Chair At its January 2015 meeting, FPN's board of directors welcomed two new members: Térèse Coudreaut Curiel, vice president of administration and secretary to the board of trustees, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and Teri Hansen, president and CEO, Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The board also welcomed new officers for 2015. Susan Towler, vice president, Florida Blue Foundation will serve as chair and Patricia Maddox, president and CEO, Winter Park Health Foundation will serve as vice chair. At its 2015 Summit, FPN honored outgoing board member Steve Marcus, president and CEO of the Health Foundation of South Florida, who served on FPN's board since 2001, and outgoing board chair Mark Brewer, president & CEO of Central Florida Foundation. [Read More]     > FPN Helps Launch Florida Charitable Advisory Partnership to Advise State Charity Regulators Florida Philanthropic Network, in partnership with the Florida Nonprofit Alliance (FNA), launched the Florida Charitable Advisory Partnership (FCAP) in February with a kick-off meeting in Tallahassee. Comprised of philanthropic, community and charitable leaders in Florida, FCAP will advise state charity regulators on matters pertinent to Florida's charitable nonprofit sector. A primary focus of FCAP's work will be on advising the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which regulates charitable solicitations in the state, but the group will also seek to work with the Florida Department of State and Florida Attorney General. [Read More]         Headlines         Miami-Dade Libraries Offer New Tech Classes with Knight Foundation Support The Miami-Dade Public Library System, through $25,000 in support from the Knight Foundation, has begun providing new quality technology programming to the public. With the support, the library system now has the flexibility to work with local experts to provide the public with high-level, quality learning experiences in more locations.   Disney VoluntEARS Bring Smiles to Thousands of Local Children Carrying on a tradition that spans more than 60 years, Disney cast members donated 6,000 hours of service and nearly 36,000 new toys, books and games to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots annual campaign. Delores Barr Weaver Fund Helps Expand Veterans' Access to Mental Health Services The Veterans Counseling Initiative received a $352,000 grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Fund at the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida to bridge the gap in access to mental health counseling for veterans residing at the Five STAR Veterans Center.       >  Southwest Florida Community Foundation Hosts Art Exhibit Reception The Southwest Florida Community Foundation hosted Florida nature photographer John Moran's Springs Eternal Project exhibition "Florida's Fragile Fountains of Youth" and the work of News-Press photographers during the foundation's "For the Love of the Environment" art exhibit reception.     > Dr. Philips Charities Touches Lives of Thousands of Children and Families Dr. Philips Charities supported more than 35 Central Florida area nonprofit community partners in 2014, touching the lives of thousands of children and families. The investments were in direct response to the needs of the community.     > GiveWell Community Foundation Receives National Recognition GiveWell Community Foundation has recently been reaccredited with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations - the highest standards for philanthropic excellence. To receive accreditation with National Standards, the foundation submitted its policies and procedures to a rigorous review of 41 National Standards in six key areas of community foundation operations.     > Health Foundation of South Florida Supports Local Health Organizations The Health Foundation of South Florida recently approved over $1.5 million for grants in its priority areas: behavioral health, healthy eating active communities, preventive health measures and primary care as well as other community health needs. The combined impact of the funding to 20 nonprofit health-related organization is expected to reach and improve health for thousands of residents in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.     > Quantum Foundation to Host Code4Good Hackathon to Inspire Health Solutions in Palm Beach County Quantum Foundation is teaming up with Modernizing Medicine and Florida Atlantic University�s world-class accelerator, Tech Runway, to stimulate health-related innovation in Palm Beach County. In March, the foundation will host its first hackathon, giving engineers, designers and entrepreneurs a hands-on environment to connect, build teams and create a piece of software that enhances the quality of life in underserved communities.     > Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Donors Invest in Community Gulf Coast Community Foundation's board of directors approved $3.4 million in grants to organizations throughout the Gulf Coast. The bulk of the funding - approximately $2.8 million - was in grants recommended by donors who have established charitable funds at the foundation.            FPN Member Spotlight: Florida Blue Foundation           Florida Blue Foundation, founded in 2001, is a separate philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue, Florida's Blue Cross and Blue Shield company. The foundation's mission is to improve the health and well-being of Floridians and their communities. The foundation strategically allocates grants toward philanthropic, community-based solutions through its five focus areas of improving: access to health care, consumer health, quality and safety of patient care, build healthy, strong communities, and health care system.         Learning & Leadership Opportunities       > Florida Blue Foundation 2015 Sapphire Awards and Symposium Registration Open Florida Blue Foundation's 2015 Sapphire Awards and Symposium is being held April 22-23 in Weston. The program features national, regional and Florida-based experts on a variety of issues and topics that include health, health care reform, innovation, childhood obesity, and philanthropy. > Ruth Shack Leadership Award Seeks Nominations The Ruth Shack Leadership Award honors an individual under age 40 who reflects ethical leadership, dedication and service to Greater Miami, qualities embodied by president emeritus of The Miami Foundation, Ruth Shack. Deadline: Feb. 19.     >  Nominations Being Accepted for William E. Simon Prize for Philanthropic Leadership The Philanthropy Roundtable is now seeking nominations for an exceptional philanthropist whose charitable work is strengthening our free society. Deadline: Feb. 20.     >   Gulf Coast Leadership Institute Seeks 2015 Class Through the Gulf Coast Leadership Institute (GCLI), the Gulf Coast Community Foundation seeks to identify and develop aspiring, emerging and experienced leaders from across the Gulf Coast region and provide them with the skills they need to help transform their communities. Deadline: March 5.         Funding Opportunities       > Bank of America Art Conservation Project Calls for 2015 Grant Submissions The Bank of America Art Conservation Project is a unique program that provides grants to nonprofit institutions throughout the world to conserve historically or culturally significant works of art that are in danger of deterioration. Deadline: March 15. >  Knight Arts Challenge in South Florida Accepting Entries The challenge is a simple process with only three rules: The idea must be about the arts; the project must take place in or benefit South Florida; and the grant recipients must find funds to match Knight's commitment. Deadline: Feb. 23.     >   Denise Moon Memorial Fund Grant Applications Now Available The Miami Foundation is accepting applications for the 2015 State Attorney's Denise Moon Memorial Fund grant program. Denise Moon grants help nonprofits assist victims of crime, reduce crime in communities and provide alternatives to criminal activity through job training, educational attainment and other efforts. Deadline: March 12.     >   Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties 2015 2015's 24-hour online fundraiser will take place May 6-7. All eligible nonprofits in Palm Beach and Martin counties are encouraged to register by March 31.         Jobs   Recent job postings on FPN's Jobs Board:       >   Executive Director, Florida Policy Institute, Statewide >   Fundraising Consultant, Human Rights Watch, Miami >  Vice President of Development, Women of Tomorrow, Miami >  Chief Operating Officer, Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach >  Director, ReServe, Miami >  Marketing Manager, Community Foundation of Broward, Fort Lauderdale            People          > Russell Correa and Emery Ivery joined the Allegany Franciscan Ministries board of directors. Correa is the principal of Zeta Consulting Group in Miami. Ivery is the Tampa Bay area president for United Way Suncoast.     > Dr. Solomon Brotman and Robert Hill, Jr. joined the board of trustees of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. Brothman is a general dentist with a private practice in San Marco. Hill is president and CEO of Acosta Sales & Marketing. > Melanie Holaway joined the Southwest Florida Community Foundation as scholarship coordinator.     > Vada O. Manager has been elected to the board of directors of the Helios Education Foundation. Manager is an internationally-recognized global business and brand strategist.     > Sarah Owen, president and CEO of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, has been named one of three finalists for the 2014 News-Press Person of the Year award, to be announced Feb. 19.            Welcome New FPN Members!          > United Way Suncoast, Tampa & Sarasota, FL     > Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation, Orlando, FL > Lovelight Foundation, Ann Arbor, MI     > The Spurlino Foundation, Odessa, FL     >  United Way of Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, FL               Florida Philanthropic Network is a statewide association of grantmakers working to strengthen philanthropy through research, education and public policy. 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