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February 26, 2026
Q&A with Erin Broderick, VP of Finance
In 2025, Erin Broderick was promoted to VP of Finance at The Community Foundation. She brings significant experience working with advisors to Custom Managed Pools. We sat down with her to learn more about her background and how The Community Foundation supports professional advisors and their charitable clients.
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February 25, 2026
New Leaders to Advise Grants from the Eartha M.M. White Legacy Fund
The Eartha M.M. White Legacy Fund, Jacksonville’s first major African-American philanthropy, recently selected new leaders to oversee grantmaking from the endowed donor advised fund.
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February 19, 2026
A Checklist for Charitable Tax Rules: What’s New in 2026
Here are some pointers to keep handy as you inform your clients about changes in 2026 and tee up their charitable giving plans for the coming year.
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February 12, 2026
New Cohort Selected for Weaver Philanthropic Initiative
Twelve emerging philanthropists have been selected for the 2026 class of the Weaver Philanthropic Initiative, a hands-on learning experience in strategic philanthropy offered by The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida.
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The Community Foundation in the News

June 27, 2024
Delores Barr Weaver makes ‘extraordinary’ $61 million gift to Jacksonville-area nonprofits
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May 17, 2023
News4Jax Morning Show: New Leadership at The Community Foundation
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February 25, 2021
Fort Mose’s ‘Flight to Freedom’ to Become Year-Round Black History Trail in St. Augustine
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January 14, 2021
Art Ventures Turns 30! Cummer Exhibit Celebrates Three Decades in Investment in Jacksonville Art
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Stories

December 30, 2025
A Conversation with Michael DuBow
As he wraps up his term as Board Chair, Michael DuBow reflects on what it has meant to continue his family’s legacy at The Community Foundation and to help guide its next chapter of growth and impact.
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December 19, 2025
Fundholder Spotlight: Q&A with Lauren and Jason Purdy
As emerging philanthropists, Lauren and Jason Purdy decided to devote most of their giving to the local community and to organize it through a donor advised fund at The Community Foundation. Learn more in this short Q&A about their philanthropic approach and why they give.
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October 29, 2025
Neighborhoods Update: Investing in Economic Opportunity
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August 1, 2025
Putnam County Schools Are Building Bright Futures Through Philanthropist’s Endowed Gifts
Since then, the Frank V. Oliver Fund at The Community Foundation has distributed more than $1.7 million in grants to support education, health, community and critical needs throughout Putnam County.
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Featured Event

donors forum

Donors Forum

A Philanthropic Learning Event Series

Our fundholders, as well as representatives of private, corporate, independent and family foundations in Northeast Florida are invited to learn about regional programs of philanthropic interest, discuss issues of mutual concern, and explore collaborative grantmaking opportunities.

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For more information, contact:

Stephanie Garfunkel

Vice President, Strategic Communications

 

sgarfunkel@jaxcf.org

904.356.4483