With 70 percent of local residents born abroad or in other states, Greater Miami is the first place many new U.S. citizens call home. The South Florida National Parks Trust wants to help connect new residents to the unique natural environment in and around the...
As communities across the nation grapple with an inflammatory racial and political climate, there is an increased need for spaces where people can find common ground through shared experiences and open dialogue. That’s a main driver behind The Miami Foundation’s My Miami Story conversations, an...
As director of development, major gifts, for Zoo Miami Foundation, Sara Greene ramps up support for their conservation and climate change efforts. She's one of seven local nonprofit directors receiving $25,000 in Miami Leaders grants to attend top U.S. nonprofit executive education programs. Meet the...
The Foundation is now accepting applications for Miami Fellows Class X. The leadership program is open to individuals 5 to 15 years into their professional career who both live and work in Miami-Dade. We're looking for candidates who demonstrate strong community leadership, passionate dedication to...
Recently, a high-net worth donor who inherited her family's company approached her financial advisor about anonymous giving. Her private foundation supported local nonprofits and aspiring students through a scholarship program. Working with us, she was able to establish a Donor Advised Fund, which allowed her...
The Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence Fund today announced $7.6 million in support to nine organizations that aim to bolster the voice of civil society in shaping the development of artificial intelligence in the public interest. The funding seeks to lend momentum to existing...
Xavier de Souza Briggs' personal experience growing up in Miami led him to take on social justice with the Ford Foundation. At our 50th anniversary Opportunity breakfast, 200 local changemakers listened as he shared how philanthropy and nonprofits can create a more just and inclusive...
Xavier de Souza Briggs grew up the child of a single mom, with Brazilian, European and Bahamian heritage. He moved to Miami at a young age and landed among the Cuban-American community at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. Xavier and his mother lived in a modest...
Tarell is a native son of the city we all love. The award-winning playwright shared his Miami story with us: the journey from stage to screen, the "spirit of generosity" that got him there and coming home to make sure students today have the same...
HistoryMiami Museum, the premier cultural institution committed to gathering, organizing, preserving and celebrating Miami’s history, has partnered with The Miami Foundation with the shared mission to continue preserving the legacy of Miamians. In honor of its 50th anniversary, The Miami Foundation has invited the entire community...