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Posts by this author:
Bulldog Corner Opens with Community Pride at the Heart of the Celebration
posted on August 13, 2026
Fostering Meaningful Connections: Reflections from DeSoto County Ahead With Traci Willingham
posted on March 31, 2026
From Sign-up to Success: Why Digital Readiness Matters in the 2026 Giving Challenge
posted on March 17, 2026
Exhibitor Spotlights Creating Meaningful Connections at the DeSoto County Resource Fair
posted on February 07, 2026
Bigger, Better, and Full of Heart: Highlights and Award Winners From the Desoto County Ahead 2026 Resource Fair
posted on January 30, 2026
Discover Desoto: Bridging the Digital Gap in Desoto County With Maribel Martinez
posted on December 11, 2025
Spotlight on Current Exhibitors — Why They Participate & What They’re Looking Forward To
posted on November 29, 2025
Ensuring Excellence: Why Exhibitor Training Matters
posted on November 17, 2025
Discover Desoto: Building a Stronger Desoto County Through Mentorship and Momentum With Crystal Walter
posted on November 12, 2025
The Value of Exhibiting
posted on October 28, 2025
Exhibitor Overview: DeSoto County Ahead Resource Fair
posted on September 30, 2025
Discover DeSoto: Connecting Community Through the DeSoto Digest Paper Route with Sherry Oehler
posted on September 27, 2025
Philanthropy Is Everywhere…Even in Sports!
posted on September 03, 2025
Discover DeSoto: Thriving Together Through Growth, Tourism, and Collaboration with Sondra Guffey
posted on August 28, 2025
Empowering the Next Generation: Asha Campbell’s Impact in DeSoto
posted on August 07, 2025
Turning Outward in DeSoto: A Powerful Start with the DeSoto County Public Innovators and The Four Action Teams!
posted on July 19, 2025
Slowing Down with Braiding Sweetgrass
posted on June 13, 2025
Hope in Action: Inside Karissa Roosa’s Work at All Faith's Resource Center and Across DeSoto County
posted on May 09, 2025
Suncoast Remake Learning Days: Family Financial Escape Room with Growversity Solutions
posted on May 01, 2025
Strengthening Communities Through Shared Aspirations Discover DeSoto with Cheri Coryea and The DeSoto County Ahead Initiative
posted on April 06, 2025
Breakout Sessions at Suncoast Connect: Driving Innovation, Digital Inclusion, and Community Empowerment
posted on March 28, 2025
Announcing the DeSoto Digest Feedback Survey Winners and Comments
posted on March 10, 2025
Reflecting on the History of Philanthropy
posted on March 05, 2025
Thank You, Desoto County, for an Unforgettable Night
posted on February 13, 2025
The Power of Vulnerability and Collaboration: Takeaways From the 2025 Harwood Summit
posted on February 11, 2025
Celebrating the Winners of the Desoto Ahead Community Update 2025 Exhibitors Resource Fair
posted on February 07, 2025
Let’s Get it Started! DeSoto Public Innovators Lab
posted on January 24, 2025
DeSoto Catalytic Guide Spotlight: Sophia Antoine
posted on November 17, 2024
DeSoto Catalytic Guide Spotlight: Clara Alvarez
posted on October 24, 2024
Embracing New Adventures: My Journey Back to Grad School
posted on September 23, 2024
From "How do we Start?" to "How do we Continue?"
posted on August 08, 2024
What Object Would Tell Your Story?
posted on November 09, 2023
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North River Manatee County Initiative
Aspirations to Actions:
The New Civic Path Book Circles
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Community Impact:
Optimizing Assets Beyond Initiatives
Community Preparedness, Recovery,
and Resiliency
DeSoto County Ahead
Digital Access for All
Digital Navigator Program
Fueling Dynamic Fundraising
Giving Challenge
Margin & Mission Ignition
National Campaign for
Grade-Level Reading
Nonprofit Thrivability
Nonprofit Internship Program
Patriot Plaza
Season of Sharing
Suncoast Campaign for
Grade-Level Reading
Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund
The Gap
The Patterson Foundation Fellowship
TPF Beyond Network
Voter Education
Past Initiatives
Past Initiatives
(overview)
Advancing Mission Thrivability
Age-Friendly Sarasota
Aging with Dignity and Independence
Aging Mastery Program
Aspirations to Actions
Stepping Forward Book Circles
Aspirations Journalism
Arthritis Foundation – Florida Chapter
Bringing Science Home
Caregiver Connect
Census 2020 Education
Clawback Recovery Challenge
Collaborative Partnering
Collaboratory
at Ringling College of Art and Design
COVID-19 Response
EdExploreSRQ
Higher Waters:
Suncoast Quality of Life
Honoring & Onward
HundredX Pilot Project
Indiana University Lilly Family
School of Philanthropy Electives
Legacy of Valor
National Council on Aging
NetHope
New Media Journalism
Recoding Organizational DNA
Sarasota County Health Safety Net
System of Care Collaboration
Self-Management Alliance
SPIRE CoLab
Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition
The Bay
The Giving Partner
UPLIFT Florida Network
Veterans Legacy Summit