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July 23, 2024
Mark D. LeMaire Named Vice President, Strategic Donor Initiatives
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida today announced that Mark D. LeMaire, a highly respected philanthropic leader in the region, is returning to the Foundation as Vice President, Strategic Donor Initiatives, a newly created executive position that will oversee growing work in strategic grantmaking for the Foundation’s fundholders.
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July 23, 2024
How RS&H Optimized Their Corporate Giving through The Community Foundation
Dave Sweeney, CEO, explains how The Community Foundation serves RS&H through a corporate advised fund.
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July 19, 2024
A Letter of Support for the Community Benefits Agreement
Since 2017, The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida has invested in supporting neighborhoods as our key community leadership initiative. As part of this focus, the Foundation and our donors have made a number of major grants to support resident-led improvements in the Historic Eastside, adjacent to the sports and entertainment district, where we are seeing significant progress.
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June 18, 2024
The Community Foundation Awards Nine Grants to Improve the Quality of Life in Putnam County
The Frank V. Oliver, Jr. Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, has provided more than $120,000 through nine grants to support youth development, food security, and other essential services to Putnam County residents.
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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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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
May 8, 2024
Interview with WPI Alumnus, John Peyton
John Peyton was in the inaugural class of the Weaver Philanthropic Initiative. In this Q&A, he looks back on what he gained.
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May 1, 2024
60th Anniversary Presidential Conversation: Isaiah Oliver, Nina Waters, and Andy Bell
Isaiah Oliver leads a conversation with former presidents Andy Bell and Nina Waters for The Community Foundation's 60th anniversary.
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February 29, 2024
Q&A with TCF Board Chair, Michael DuBow
On Jan. 1, 2024, Michael DuBow stepped in to lead The Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees, as Judge Brian J. Davis completed his two-year term as chair.
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February 13, 2024
Interview with WPI Alumna, Susanna Barton
Susanna Barton (WPI ’10), a professional writer in Jacksonville for more than 30 years, recently connected with Caroline Brinton (WPI ’10) to discuss her current mission- stirring healthy conversations and preparing for aging.
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