Donors Forum
Mission Statement
The Donors Forum of Central Florida 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 Rollins College Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center.
Donors Forum Executive Committee
Mark Brewer, Community Foundation of Central Florida
(Chair) Patty DeYoung, Darden Restaurant Foundation
Margot Knight, United Arts of Central Florida
David Odahowski, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation
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.
For more information about the Donors Forum of Central Florida,
please download our Member Benefits (click
to download). To join the Donors Forum, please download our Membership
Information (click
to download). For questions about Donors Forum membership or upcoming
events, please contact Kforget@rollins.edu
or call 407.975.6414. |
