Transcript Foundation Accountability Workshop

Effectively Engaging with Foundations
Florida Philanthropic Network
September 8, 2011
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
Individuals
9.6%
Bequests
15.9%
Foundations
74.5%
Florida Foundation Giving
$1.60
$ Billions
$1.50
$1.40
$1.30
$1.20
$1.10
$1.00
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
FL Grantmakers’ Changes in 2011
Increase Decrease
No
Change
Capacity building/strategic planning
grants
35%
3%
62%
General/operating support
18%
3%
79%
Program support
18%
5%
76%
Multi-year grants
11%
14%
75%
Support for renewal grants
9%
9%
82%
Support for capital campaigns
4%
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 policyrelated 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
Panelists
Jane Soltis, VP Programs
Eckerd Family Foundation
Mark Brewer, President and CEO
Community Foundation of Central
Florida
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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813.983.7399
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