In this episode of Forever Forward, Isaiah M. Oliver, President of The Community Foundation, sits down with Ashley Dietz, President and CEO of the Florida Philanthropic Network, to explore the evolving role of philanthropy in Florida. From collaboration and capacity-building to advocacy, community foundations, and the power of convening in divided times, Ashley shares insights from her unique vantage point at the center of the state’s philanthropic landscape—and why connection, trust, and courage matter now more than ever.

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In this episode, we dive into a new report on community development corporations (CDCs)—co-funded by The Community Foundation, Jessie Ball duPont Fund, and United Way of Northeast Florida—that offers new insights into this critical partner for affordable housing, economic mobility, and neighborhood revitalization. James Coggin, Senior Director of Grantmaking and Impact Investing, is joined by two experts:

• Stan Fitterman, author of the report, who is a housing and community development consultant with over 25 years of experience.
• Paul Tutwiler, CEO of Northwest Jacksonville CDC for over 20 years—spanning five mayoral administrations—and a foundational leader of the local CDC movement.

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What role can community foundations play in solving the challenges facing their communities – beyond important contributions of grant funding? In a new episode of our podcast, Forever Forward, President Isaiah M. Oliver sits down with Mary Thomas, President and CEO of CFLeads, and Rose Bradshaw, President and CEO of the North Texas Community Foundation, to talk about the role of community foundations in community leadership. For the last two years, Isaiah has served as the chair of the board of CFLeads, which represents the country’s national network of community foundations committed to community leadership. The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida recently hosted a meeting of the board here in Jacksonville. “I believe in community foundations – it’s in my DNA,” Mary said. “Once folks hear about the value proposition of community foundations being trusted partners in their own communities, the magic will happen.”

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