Florida Philanthropic Network

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 Organizationso $6 Billion in Assetso 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

74.5%

15.9%

9.6% Individuals

Bequests

Foundations

Florida Foundation Giving

$1.00

$1.10

$1.20

$1.30

$1.40

$1.50

$1.60

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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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 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 ProgramsEckerd Family Foundation

Mark Brewer, President and CEOCommunity 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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