The Miami Foundation

The Miami Foundation announced the 16 leaders who will comprise Class VII of the Miami Fellows, its leadership development program designed to engage the new generation building Greater Miami.

“We are at a significant point where young talent is called to shape the future of our community,” said Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation. “Individually, the new fellows have already demonstrated their passion and commitment to lead that charge. We are excited to see them go a step further and become a focused group, working together to address the community’s most pressing issues.  I look forward to watching their collective development.”

Class VII reflects Miami’s diverse communities and includes:

• Roy Altman, Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida
• Courtney Berrien, Program Director, MCCJ
• Alexander Binelo, Director, Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra
• Alex Buznego, Manager of Digital and Social Media, Miami Marlins
• Wifredo Fernandez, CEO and Co-Founder, The LAB Miami
• Pandwe Gibson, Regional Director of Marketing and Operations, USA Fast Tax LLC
• Monique Hayes, Attorney, Genovese, Joblove & Battista, P.A.
• Marianna Lopez, Attorney, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
• Yara Lorenzo, Attorney, Hogan Lovells US LLP
• Cedric McMinn, Vice President, Miami Children’s Initiative
• Rochelle Mukiza-Gapere, Attorney Advisor, Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
• Philip Poekert, Partnership Manager, University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning
• Bahia Ramos, Program Director, Community Foundations, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
• Lauren Reskin, Owner and Co-Founder, Sweat Records
• Frankie Ruiz, Chief Running Officer, US Road Sports & Entertainment Group
• Michael Thakur, Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice

The Miami Fellows program lasts 15 months and helps growing leaders gain a deeper understanding of Greater Miami’s community issues.  Participants will attend seminars, workshops and group experiences throughout the program facilitated by established local leaders in government, law, business and the nonprofit sector. The class will develop the individual and collective skills to increase their community impact.

Miami Fellows Class VII builds on the legacy of the program that began in 1999. Funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, nearly 120 people have participated. The program focuses on building fellows’ knowledge, networks and abilities and increasing their community engagement and influence.  More information can be found online at miamifoundation.org/miamifellows.

LEAVE A LEGACY and The Miami Foundation announced today that Amy Rosenberg is the recipient of the 2013 Ruth Shack Leadership Award. The award is presented to an emerging leader who represents the qualities of ethics, dedication and service to Greater Miami embodied by The Miami Foundation’s former president, Ruth Shack.  She will be recognized along with the Community Champion Award recipient, David Lawrence, Jr., at the 15^th Annual Donor Next Door Luncheon, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 11 a.m. at Jungle Island.

Rosenberg is an attorney and arts advocate who founded Overtown Music Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and showcasing the tradition of music that existed for decades in Overtown.  Rosenberg currently serves as co-chair of the board of directors after spending many years as the arts and social service organization’s executive director.  She recently joined the National YoungArts Foundation (formerly known as the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts).

David Lawrence, Jr. is president of The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation and leads The Children’s Movement of Florida.  The Community Champion Award is given to a person who has contributed to the nonprofit community and has shown a commitment to Greater Miami through their work.

“Amy has founded a number of meaningful organizations that are serving our community.  As an alumnus of our leadership program, Miami Fellows, she exemplifies the commitment to Greater Miami that we seek to instill in young leaders.  This honor is well-deserved by Amy,” said Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation.

“This leadership award recognizes individuals in our community who have demonstrated their commitment to advancing civic engagement, public service and building bridges among diverse groups,” said Hank Raattama, shareholder at Akerman Senterfitt and co-chair of LEAVE A LEGACY. “Through Amy’s work in the community, many other people have been inspired to work toward creating a more vibrant Miami.” 

We are pleased to announce that The Miami Foundation was awarded the coveted four-star rating by Charity Navigator, the premier charity evaluator in America, for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that our organization adheres to good governance and consistently executes our mission in a fiscally responsible way.  Only 25 percent of the charities evaluated receive the four-star rating.

“We are honored to receive this recognition,” said President and CEO Javier Alberto Soto. “Being responsible stewards of our donors’ charitable funds is a priority for the Foundation.  We are committed to addressing Miami’s needs and remain accountable to those who invest in its future.”

For additional information about The Miami Foundation’s Charity Navigator rating, click here. To learn why donors choose us, click here.

Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation, has been selected by the Aspen Institute as a member of their Henry Crown Fellowship Program, a two-year program that engages the next generation of leaders to develop community-spirited leadership and put thought into action.

The highly selective fellowship will bring together 20 executives from North and South America – all under 45 years of age – who have achieved success in their chosen fields and are at a meaningful inflection point in their lives and careers. The program comprises a structured series of seminars and each fellow will undertake an individual leadership project.

“It is an honor to be included in the 2013 class of the Henry Crown Fellows,” said Soto. “Cultivating thoughtful leaders is a key goal of the Foundation’s work.  I look forward to getting the global perspective on society’s leadership challenges and infusing those principles into our programs training young leaders here in Miami-Dade.”

The Henry Crown Fellowship Program, established in 1997 to honor the life and accomplishments of Chicago industrialist Henry Crown, is the flagship program of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.  It has 1,600 Fellows in 45 countries.

The program has four previous fellows from Greater Miami: Sergio M. Gonzalez, senior vice president for university advancement & external affairs at the University of Miami; Wifredo A. "Willy" Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; Cesar R. Conde, president of Univision Networks and Ricky Arriola, president and CEO of Inktel Direct Corporation.  Soto is the only Florida member of the 2013 fellows class.

Photos and bios of the 2013 Henry Crown Fellows are available at http://as.pn/crown2013.

The Miami Foundation named Michael A. Marquez (left), previously the development committee chair, as the new chair of their board of trustees.  The Foundation also announced two new appointees to its board: real estate investor Barron Channer (center) and retired orthodontist Dr. Michael N. Rosenberg (right). “The board’s two new members are outstanding community leaders who know Miami well,” said Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO.  “I look forward to their added expertise as we build a greater Miami.”

Michael A. Marquez

Michael Marquez, the Foundation’s new Board of Trustees chair, is managing director and senior resident officer for Bessemer Trust. Michael has responsibility over Bessemer’s efforts in Florida, including management of client relationships and new business development for Bessemer’s offices in Miami, Palm Beach and Naples. A Miami native, he is active in the community and serves on the Amigos for Kids Board of Directors.

Barron Channer, MBA, CAIA

Barron Channer is the CEO and founder of BACH Real Estate, an affiliate of Woodwater Investments. He has nearly a decade of experience with complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, restructuring and development. A native of Miami, Channer is active in the community and serves as a board member for Baptist Health South Florida’s South Miami Hospital and national board member for The American Friends of Jamaica.

Dr. Michael N. Rosenberg

Dr. Michael Rosenberg is a retired orthodontist who practiced in Miami for 37 years. He serves on the HistoryMiami Board of Trustees and as chairman of the Miami-Dade County Environmentally Endangered Lands Committee. He also serves on the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Board and the Kampong Board of Governors, part of the National Tropical Botanic Gardens of America.

The Marlins Foundation is requesting proposals for the 2013 Charity Partner Empowerment Fund. The $100,000 fund was created to continue their commitment to corporate and social responsibility and in recognition of the vital role nonprofits play in Miami’s community.

The Marlins Foundation will select four 2013 Charity Partners to empower with a $25,000 donation and season-long benefits at Marlins Park. To be considered, organizations must provide direct and unique programming for youth through educational, arts and baseball-related programming, more specifically by providing unique experiences for kids in schools, parks and on the water.

Timeline for Marlins Charity Partner Empowerment Fund:

Pre-proposal due (online): Friday, February 15 by 5 p.m.

Notification and invitation to full proposal: Thursday, February 21.

Full proposal due (by invitation only): Friday, March 15 by 5 p.m.

Announcement of 2013 Charity Partners (tentative): Opening Night at Marlins Park, Monday, April 8.

For information on how to apply, please visit marlins.com/charitypartners.

Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) (nonprofitfinancefund.org/) is conducting its fifth annual nationwide survey examining the current state of the nonprofit sector. The survey, which is anonymous and takes only 10 minutes to fill out, collects data on important financial and management issues facing the nonprofit sector. (View previous year’s findings here.)

To take the 2013 survey, please click on this link before February 15th!: nonprofitfinancefund.org/2013survey.

Feel free to pass the link on to other nonprofit managers — the more survey respondents, the more representative and accurate the findings will be.

NFF will analyze the results and provide them to nonprofits, government agencies, foundations, lending institutions, media and umbrella organizations in late March.

All survey respondents who choose to give their contact information will receive the results directly. The findings and comparison to previous years’ findings will help identify the most critical areas of need in the sector.

Leave A Legacy Miami is proud to announce their second annual Philanthropy Miami, a conference for our community’s nonprofit sector. Don’t miss these three professional development opportunities:

The Leadership Forum on February 21st will introduce nonprofit leadership (exectutive directors, senior development professionals and board members) the Dan Pallotta’s revolutionary ideas that are challenging the status quo in the philanthropic sector.  The main part of the Pilanthropy Miami conference, on March 14th, features two program, a fundraising bootcamp for those new to the profession, and a day-long program packed with speakers teaching new topics and tools.

Please click here to download a pdf of the detailed conference agenda, including the registration form.

Deadline for nonprofits to apply for participation is Jan. 22, 2013

South Florida nonprofits seeking help with advertising and creative services can apply for free assistance during the fourth annual PhilADthropy event on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8-9, 2013, at the University of Miami School of Communication.

During PhilADthropy, School of Communication advertising, public relations and film students, guided by faculty members, alumni and agency professionals, will work with local nonprofits to develop and deliver advertising and other promotional materials.  The services will be rendered during a 25-hour marathon work session beginning at 11 a.m., Feb. 8, and ending at noon on Feb. 9. Final projects will be unveiled during a reception for the organizations and their representatives at the end of the 25th hour.

Watch a video about the event at on YouTube.

Last year, students helped 16 selected nonprofits. Projects included the creation of a vibrant ad campaign for the 25th anniversary of a local Salvation Army chapter, a billboard concept for the health charity, Kill Aids, and a compelling social media campaign created for the Florida Poison Information Center, which then was implemented nationally by the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 22. To apply and for more information, visit philADthropy.com and find us on Facebook and Twitter.

The University of Miami School of Education and Human Development is partnering with the School of Business Administration, The Miami Foundation, and its community partner Catalyst Miami to launch the Leonard Turkel Nonprofit Network, a complete learning experience and network for nonprofit professionals to help build the capacity of community-based organizations in Greater Miami.  The kick-off event will be held on January 24, 8 – 11:30 a.m. at University of Miami’s Storer Auditorium.

Event details:

Thursday, January 24, 2013
8 to 11:30 a.m.
8 to 8:30 a.m. – registration, coffee & networking
Storer Auditorium, University of Miami, Coral Gables Campus
Parking available in the Pavia Garage: 5615 Pavia Street, Coral Gables
Registration fee:  $25 (scholarships available)
Please make checks payable to University of Miami

Keynote speaker: George Knox, attorney and community leader

Additional speakers include:

Isaac Prilleltensky, dean, UM School of Education and Human Development
Gene Anderson, dean, UM School of Business Administration
Bruce Turkel, CEO/ECD, Turkel Brands
Charisse Grant, senior vice president for programs, The Miami Foundation
Daniella Levine, president/CEO, Catalyst Miami

To RSVP and for more information, contact Laurie McDonald at LMcdonald@miami.edu or 305-284-6119.

2012 Community Grants grantee Shake-A-Leg Miami received $15,000, furthering their mission to provide people with disabilities and disadvantaged youth opportunities to use the marine environment to improve their health, education and independence in an inclusive community setting.

In their signature program for awarding dollars to nonprofits, The Miami Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2013 Community Grants program. Established in 1967, the program invests in quality and innovative organizations that strive to build a greater Miami. The Foundation will review pre-proposals and invite selected organizations to complete full proposals. The deadline to submit a pre-proposal is Thursday, February 7, 2013, by 4 p.m. Last year, the Community Grants program awarded more than $1 million to support 62 nonprofits in Greater Miami.

“These grants are made possible by generous philanthropists in our community and allow us to address emerging needs throughout Miami,” said Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation.  “From youth and homeless programs to the arts and social services, the causes supported are as diverse as Miami-Dade’s community.  We invite all local nonprofits that share our vision for a better Miami to apply.”

Pre-proposals for the 2013 Safe Passage grant program are also being accepted and are due by Wednesday, February 13, 2013, by 4 p.m. Safe Passage grants support nonprofits that help young people make the challenging transition from foster care to living independently. These grants, totaling $200,000, are made possible through the generosity of the DadeFund, an endowment established by Hugh Westbrook and Esther Colliflower in 1992.

Guidelines and pre-proposal applications can be found on The Miami Foundation’s website at miamifoundation.org in the “Community” section. For additional information, please contact Marianne Maduro, senior program officer, at 305-357-2087 or mmaduro@miamifoundation.org.

The Miami Foundation raised more than $1.2 million during the inaugural Give Miami Day.  Held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, the 24-hour fundraising effort benefitted 300 nonprofit organizations that built searchable profiles on GiveMiamiDay.org. The public was able to browse the profiles, allowing almost 5,000 donors from 45 states and eight countries to see the mission, work and impact of each organization, then immediately make a charitable gift.  Nonprofits connected with donors looking to support the important work they do in the community.

“Give Miami Day completely surpassed our expectations,” said Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation. “Our community’s generosity of spirit was on full display as we proved once again that, when given the right opportunity, Miamians will generously give to build a better community."

Every donation between $25 and $10,000 received through GiveMiamiDay.org on December 12th will have 12.5 percent of it matched by $100,000 contributed by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and $100,000 contributed by The Miami Foundation.  Additionally, the Marlins Foundation provided $15,000 in incentive prizes to nonprofits throughout the 24-hour event.

“This first Give Miami  Day would not have been possible without the help and support of Knight Foundation and Marlins Foundation,” said Nancy Jones, vice president for development and communications at The Miami Foundation.  “We are grateful to the community for their extraordinary outpouring of donations and also credit this great success to the nonprofit organizations that participated and promoted the event. This is their victory as well.”

Lead fundraisers for the event included Neat Stuff, Inc., a Miami-based nonprofit providing new clothing for abused and neglected children, which raised $45,875, and The Children’s Movement of Florida, which received the largest number of gifts, 252, and raised $41,951.

“The incredible success of this inaugural community building effort created a special Miami Moment that we should all feel proud of,” continued Soto.  “It has demonstrated that America’s long tradition of philanthropy is alive and thriving in Miami.  We hope that it also serves to further increase engagement and attachment to Miami on the part of all who call this place home.”

The Foundation is committed to making this an annual event and increasing its reach and impact each year. Planning for Give Miami Day 2013 is already underway.

On December 12, 2012, The Miami Foundation will launch the inaugural Give Miami Day, a unique, online giving event that allows individuals in the community an opportunity to build a greater Miami through philanthropy. The 24-hour, online donation event will ignite Miami to support hundreds of nonprofits making a difference in Miami-Dade County.  Nonprofits can create their profile for viewing on GiveMiamiDay.org, allowing existing and potential donors to see the mission, work and impact of each organization.  Nonprofits can connect with donors looking to support the work they do in the community.

"This is a distinctive way to introduce people to the important role of nonprofit organizations and help them learn more about how their donation can impact lives in greater Miami," shared Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation.

Donors will make charitable gifts to local nonprofits beginning at 12 midnight on December 12, 2012 and ending at 12 midnight on December 13, 2012.  Every donation between $25 and $10,000 received through the Give Miami Day website on that day will have a percentage of it matched by The Miami Foundation.

Nonprofits, register now!

Nonprofits may go to miamifoundation.org/givemiamiNP to set up their free profile now (must be completed by 5 p.m., Monday, November 26). Organizations can also review event details and Give Miami Day rules at miamifoundation.org/givemiamiFAQ.  For more information, please contact Marianne Maduro, senior program officer at The Miami Foundation, at mmaduro@miamifoundation.org.

Oct. 5, 2012 ­– Eight emerging community leaders are recipients of The Miami Foundation’s Miami Leaders program for 2012.

The program is designed to grow the leadership skills and administrative competencies of Miami-Dade County’s nonprofit leaders. Miami Leaders grants, totaling $27,350 this year, are awarded to emerging, nonprofit leaders serving Miami-Dade County.

Winners will attend premier executive education programs around the country through grants from The Miami Foundation as Miami Leaders. Miami Leaders will bring their new learning and experiences back to Miami-Dade County, where they will continue to serve as vital resources to their organizations in the Foundation’s key mission to build a Greater Miami.

“We’ve been in the community 45 years, and believe that investing in Miami-Dade’s future leaders is central to the advancement of our mission,” said Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation.

“The Miami Leaders program is designed to be of deep benefit to our community through the enhancement of the recipients’ skills and talents,” said Nancy Jones, the Foundation’s vice president for public affairs and communications. “Each recipient attends a targeted leadership program, and each program is among the best in the country.”

This year’s recipients and programs are:

C.J. Ortuno, Executive Director, SAVE DADE: Leadership Effectiveness Workshop at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School;

Eveline Pierre, Executive Director & Founder, Haitian Heritage Museum: Fundraising for Small Nonprofits at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis;

Dena Tolkin, Development Coordinator, Miami Children’s Museum: Principles & Techniques of Fundraising at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; 

Anna Pietraszko, Executive Director, Miami Music Project, Inc.: The Developing Leaders Program at Columbia Business School;

Ralph Rosado, Executive Director, South Florida Community Development Coalition: Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofit Organizations at The Hauser Center for Nonprofit Education at Harvard University;

Heather Winters, Executive Director, Family Counseling Services of Greater Miami, Inc.: Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program at Georgetown University;

Lars Gilberts, Director of Financial Stability, South Florida Urban Ministries: Breakthrough Strategic Thinking Program at New York University’s Stern School of Business;

Natalia Martinez, Communications Director, Roots of Hope: Leadership Training for High Potentials at NYU Stern.

Sept. 6, 2012 – The Miami Foundation has announced that Pamela L. Olmo has joined the organization as chief financial officer.

Olmo reports to Javier Alberto Soto, president of the permanent philanthropic endowment established in 1967 that provides leadership and financial leverage to address the issues and needs of Greater Miami.

She is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the Foundation's operations. Olmo's role includes providing leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting, finance and budgeting work of the Foundation.

“Pamela is a great addition to our team, and we are confident she will successfully take the lead in managing our donor’s complex financial needs,” Soto said. “I look forward to working with her and know that the foundation will benefit from her knowledge and experience.”

Olmo has more than 12 years of finance, investment and management experience and previously served as the chief financial officer for the National Parkinson Foundation in Miami.

Olmo holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Florida International University. She has served on the board of her condominium association for eight years and is currently the board president. Olmo is a certified public accountant and lives in Miami’s Brickell area.

Miami, July 23, 2012 - Miami Dade College (MDC) is teaming up with NBC Learn, the educational arm of NBC News, to provide digital learning resources that significantly expand learning opportunities at the college. This innovative collaboration provides subscription access to NBC News' award-winning resources to students, faculty and staff at the college, beginning with the fall 2012 semester.

MDC was able to obtain this invaluable resource thanks to the generous support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Miami Foundation and the Marlins Foundation.

“Thanks to the support of foundation partners, we are able to provide our college community with tools to acquire a deeper awareness of the forces that shape our world,” saidMDC President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón. “Granting our students access to historic and current events brings understanding and depth, as well as immediacy and relevance, to learning.”

The NBC Learn collection includes more than 12,000 3-6 minute video clips, as well as documents, images and other resources from the NBC News archives that are specifically designed for use in classrooms to stimulate and engage students. This innovative and collaborative teaching mechanism will enable faculty to access archived news articles, photos, videos and other media with a simple click of the mouse. 

“Miami Dade College is very well respected within the academic community and is known for providing innovative programs to increase student success.  We at NBC Learn are honored to have them adopt our resource as a learning tool for their faculty and students,” said Bruce Wilson, Director of Higher Education of NBC Learn and former publisher of The Chronicle of Higher Education. “This was truly a collaborative effort on behalf of the Marlins, Miami and Knight Foundations, reinforcing the commitment these leaders in the Miami community have to the students at this incredible institution. This collaboration provides a template for other colleges and universities to follow and proves what can happen when foundations and leading institutions are focused on the success of the students in their communities.”

MDC students, including students at the college’s nationally recognized dual enrollment high schools, School for Advanced Studies and New World School of the Arts, will have access to NBC Learn through their college portal and through library databases, and can be used for research projects and presentations. The program also provides faculty with primary source materials, lesson plans and classroom planning resources, and additional text and image resources from NBC Learn’s content partners.

“As the largest institution of higher education not just locally but in the country, Miami Dade College has an enduring influence on South Florida’s future leaders,” said Matt Haggman, Miami program director for Knight Foundation. “NBC Learn will be an important asset in helping to educate students to be informed and engaged in the issues that matter to them and our community.”

“The Miami Foundation is proud to be part of this collaboration with Miami Dade College, providing 174,000 students this unique and valuable education tool,” said Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation. “NBC Learn will promote greater engagement and ensure that students have timely, relevant and quality information.”

“We are proud to join the Knight Foundation and The Miami Foundation to support the students of Miami Dade College with this incredible tool that NBC Learn has made available,” said Miami Marlins Senior Vice President, PJ Loyello.  “Access to information in this innovative fashion will give students a deeper appreciation for comprehensive research and learning.” 

MDC, NBC Learn, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Miami Foundation and the Marlins Foundation will officially launch the program soon with a special training session for faculty and students. The media will be invited to attend.

Media-only contacts:
Juan Mendieta, 305-237-7611, jmendiet@mdc.edu, MDC communications director
Tere Estorino, 305-237-3949, testorin@mdc.edu, MDC media relations director
Sue Arrowsmith, 305-237-3710, sue.arrowsmith@mdc.edu, media specialist
Alejandro Rios, 305-237-7482, arios1@mdc.edu

We are accepting proposals for the GLBT Community Projects Fund grants program. The deadline for submission is 4 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Guidelines and application information can be found here.

The GLBT Community Projects Fund at The Miami Foundation is a partnership with the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force to support organizations and programs that advance education and public awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues in Greater Miami.

Through this partnership, proceeds from the Task Force's two signature events in Miami, the Winter Party Festival and the Miami Recognition Dinner, are reinvested in our community each year. If you have any questions, please contact Marianne Maduro, Senior Program Officer at 305.357.2087 or via email.

On June 14th, 2012 the National GLBT Task Force held a reception at the Bacardi Headquarters where they presented their annual donation to The Miami Foundation for $211,291. This donation represented the majority of the proceeds from their two signature Miami events, the Recognition Dinner and Winter Party Festival. This donation was the largest to date! With this check, the Task Force has donated $1.4 million to The Miami Foundation to support local GLBT organizations.

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The Miami Foundation will award more than $1 million to 62 local nonprofit organizations at its Bridging Generosity, Leadership and Grantmaking luncheon on June 11.

The Foundation’s signature Community Grants program invests in organizations and programs that share a vision of a Greater Miami. These organizations represent the depth and breadth of innovation and services offered across our county, such as investing in Miami kids to become airline pilots; providing basic health care to those most in need; and supporting arts, culture and education.

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The Miami Foundation seeks a Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The CFO is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the Foundation's operations. He/she will provide leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting, finance and budgeting work of the Foundation. The CFO will serve as a direct liaison between the Foundation and its Fundholders as well as outside partners. The CFO will provide critical financial insight and strategic support to the CEO/President, Board of Directors and Finance Committee as the organization continues to grow and evolve. For the complete job description, click here.