When I first learned of Boynton Beach-based Nonprofits First, the organization was in its infancy. Initially, it was designed as a nonprofit capacity building operation that required agencies funded by Palm Beach County, the Children’s Services Council or the United … Continue reading
Starting a new organization from scratch is no easy task. Now imagine you are trying to start that organization while you’re running your own startup business. Not many folks would even dare to undertake it. But the Local Independent Online … Continue reading
By last night, most of our Sarasota County delegation landed in Denver and hit the ground running for the All-America City Awards competition. If the delegation’s dry-run performance of “Sarasota Transcends,” held earlier this week at Glenridge Performing Arts Hall … Continue reading
Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official United States flag. Given our commitment to honor veterans, inspire patriotism and embrace freedom during the Legacy of Valor campaign, we’re sharing some interesting facts about the … Continue reading
Recently, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County hosted Ambassador James A. Joseph to share his insights on everyday leadership to a distinguished group of nonprofit executives and board chairs. I’m neither, but fortunately, was able to participate through my work … Continue reading
“I started this out of love.’’ This is one of the phrases I heard more than once – more than a few times – from our New Jersey Community Journalism Executive Training participants. It is the common characteristic of all … Continue reading
Recently, more than 20 organizations that serve veterans met at the State College of Florida for an event organized by Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota (a Legacy of Valor partner) and an amazing team of connectors in our community. The … Continue reading
Ignite your Passion. Impact the World! That’s the adage for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Planet Philanthropy conference hosted by AFP Southwest Florida Chapter in Sarasota, Florida June 9-11. The three-day gathering of AFP’s Florida Caucus is sure to engage … Continue reading
Witness To Mission, a collection of 49 examples of photojournalism from the 1860s through today will be installed along the north side of Patriot Plaza. This will be the first time the medium of photography is used for art within a national … Continue reading
When the announcement arrived that Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) was partnering with the Florida Philanthropic Network (FPN) on its Learning Conference in Miami, we knew we should participate. One of The Patterson Foundation’s tenets is to “Strive to learn … Continue reading