Donors Forum
Mission Statement
The Donors Forum is an association that provides members an opportunity
to increase the effectiveness of their philanthropy by interacting in
a learning environment and exploring local issues and concerns.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of The Donors Forum of Central Florida is to promote philanthropy
throughout the Central Florida area by:
- Encouraging effective grant making
- Developing and encouraging leadership in the grant making community
- Strengthening cooperation among funders and grantees
- Acting as a clearinghouse of information about grant making and philanthropy
for members and the community
Values
The Donors Forum of Central Florida:
- Encourages philanthropy that is guided by the values of ethical conduct
and accountability and strives to maintain the highest standards in
both practices and processes
- Is committed to promoting and encouraging cooperation among funders
and grantees
- Urges grant makers to listen to community leaders and strives to provide
opportunities to hear the diverse voices of the community
Programs
The Donors Forum of Central Florida, a membership organization, provides
a focal point and clearinghouse for more than 200 Central Florida foundations,
corporate giving programs, individual donors, and public funding organizations.
The Donors Forum is guided by an Executive Committee and administered
by the Philanthropy Center.
Donors Forum Executive Committee
Sara Brady, Bright House Networks
Mark Brewer, Community Foundation of Central Florida
Patty DeYoung, Darden Restaurant Foundation
Margot Knight, United Arts of Central Florida
David Odahowski, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation
Tyra Witsell, Orange County Citizens' Commission for Children
General Meetings
Four general meetings are held each year, and speakers present
on a wide variety of topics, from reports on significant community issues
to trends in philanthropy and nonprofit management. Meetings include opportunities
for members to share initiatives and priorities and to suggest opportunities
for collaborative work.
Resource Library
The Donors Forum has a resource library located in the Philanthropy &
Nonprofit Leadership Center offices on the second floor of the Samuel
B. Lawrence Center, 200 E. New England Avenue, downtown Winter Park. Materials
may be loaned to grant makers.
Affinity Groups
Grant makers come together to discuss common issues or programs and create
affinity groups as the need arises. |
