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Effectively Engaging with Foundations. Florida Philanthropic Network. September 8, 2011. FPN is a statewide association of grantmakers working to strengthen philanthropy through research, education and public policy. Florida Philanthropic Network. FPN Members. 64 Member Organizations
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Effectively Engaging with Foundations Florida Philanthropic Network September 8, 2011
FPN is a statewide association of grantmakers working to strengthen philanthropy through research, education and public policy. Florida Philanthropic Network
FPN Members • 64 Member Organizations • $6 Billion in Assets • Over $420 Million Annual Giving
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. FPN’s Mission for Florida
FL Grantmaking by Geographic Area Where Florida Grant Dollars Originated
FL Grantmaking by Geographic Area Where Florida Grant Dollars Went
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 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.
Connect With FPN 813.983.7399 info@fpnetwork.org www.fpnetwork.org @flphilanthropy