Pictured: 2015 Public Space Challenge winner NEWT Miami hosted community events surrounding their 19-story digital art and synchronized sound installation at InterContinental Miami.
Miami-Dade high school students can apply for Ortega Foundation scholarships
The Ortega Foundation Scholarship Fund at The Miami Foundation honors Jose Antonio Ortega, Sr., who believed strongly in assisting academically accomplished Miami-Dade high school students in their pursuit of a college education. The Ortega Foundation will award $7,000 a year for a four-year scholarship to high school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or above. View the guidelines to learn more about the program and eligibility requirements. View all available scholarships>>
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Philanthropy
Foundation hosts first-ever State of Black Philanthropy conversation
Last month, more than 150 donors and civic leaders convened at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex for the 2016 State of Black Philanthropy. During the panel discussion and community conversation, we talked about how charitable giving can help address issues facing Greater Miami's black residents and ways to advance the state of black philanthropy in Miami. Panel moderator and former Foundation Trustee Marlon A. Hill, Esq. captured the evening's conversation in his blog post; readers can weigh in with comments and provide suggestions as we determine actionable next steps. Read the blog post>>
Pictured (left to right): panelists Teri Williams, Charisse Grant, Ghislain Gouraige, Jr., Bill Diggs and Jaret Davis share insights at the 2016 State of Black Philanthropy
Civic Leadership
Foundation Board of Trustees welcomes new members
Four new members have been appointed to The Miami Foundation's Board of Trustees. Ranging in industry specialization from financial services to business incubation and the nonprofit sector, these seasoned leaders bring new perspectives and expertise to the Foundation's board. New trustees include Richard A. Berkowitz, Annette Franqui, Pandwe Gibson and Victoria Rogers.
"Their entrepreneurial backgrounds and proven analytical thinking are a perfect complement to the current board's visionary guidance of our rapidly expanding work." - President and CEO Javier Alberto Soto. Read more in Foundation News>>
Pictured (left to right): Richard A. Berkowitz, Annette Franqui, Pandwe Gibson and Victoria Rogers