Florida Philanthropic Network September 8, 2011 Effectively Engaging with Foundations
Florida Philanthropic Network FPN is a statewide association of grantmakers working to strengthen philanthropy through research, education and public policy.
FPN Members o 64 Member Organizations o $6 Billion in Assets o Over $420 Million Annual Giving
FPN’s Mission for Florida Foster cooperation and collaboration among business, government and nonprofit organizations. Advance sound public policy that includes nonprofit sector perspectives. Promote and develop philanthropy in Florida.
FL Grantmaking by Geographic Area Where Florida Grant Dollars Originated
FL Grantmaking by Geographic Area Where Florida Grant Dollars Went
FL Grantmaking by Subject Area
Total Florida Charitable Giving
Florida Foundation Giving
FL Grantmakers’ Changes in 2011 IncreaseDecreaseNo Change Capacity building/strategic planning grants 35%3%62% General/operating support18%3%79% Program support18%5%76% Multi-year grants11%14%75% Support for renewal grants9% 82% Support for capital campaigns4%22%74%
Foundation Trends: 2011 Focus on Collaboration Among Funders Public Policy Engagement/Public-Private Partnerships Workforce/Economic Development Involvement
Foundation Trends: 2011 Foundations & Public Policy Engagement 24% of foundations engaged in public policy- related activities 55% of these foundations increased their public policy engagement in past 5 years 91% of FPN members believe it is important for FPN to develop relationships with Florida policymakers & officials Source: The Foundation Center, December 2010, FPN Member Survey
Download the Report Giving in Florida, 2011 Edition fpnetwork.org/ourresearch
Download the Report 2011 Florida Grantmaking Outlook Report fpnetwork.org/ourresearch
Panelists Jane Soltis, VP Programs Eckerd Family Foundation Mark Brewer, President and CEO Community Foundation of Central Florida Panelists
Discussion How do providers/practitioners and others effectively engage with foundations?
Thank you for your participation today and for all the good work you do on behalf of Florida’s children & families.
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