As the national debate on gun control legislation continues, communities search for immediate solutions to address youth gun violence. Tina Brown, executive director at Overtown Youth Center, shared a simple one: "Create a culture of care." Read more. Also in this newsletter: Women entrepreneurs: Own your success! Beating...
The Miami Foundation announces the appointment of five new board members with significant experience in finance, communications and law. The new trustees are: Jose Antonio Hernandez-Solaun, president of The Easton Group; Alison Miller, shareholder at Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.; Patricia M....
Efforts led by black philanthropists have raised millions in charitable dollars to help Greater Miami's communities. Our third annual State of Black Philanthropy brought three such donors together to share stories on how they did it, lessons learned and ways others can get involved. Also in...
Initiatives led by black philanthropists have raised millions in charitable dollars to help Greater Miami’s communities. Three such donors shared the backstory on how they did it with a crowd of 125+ donors and civic leaders during the 2018 State of Black Philanthropy at the...
The Miami Foundation recently welcomed Dawn Shirreffs as its new director of public affairs. She joined the team on January 22, 2018. In her position, she is responsible for implementing The Miami Foundation’s Civic Leadership Agenda, including support of Resilient Greater Miami & The Beaches and...
The generosity of this community led to a record fundraising year, surpassing the ambitious goals we set to mark our 50th anniversary. Donors gave an unprecedented $115 million+ to champion causes they care about, launch the Miami Forever Fund and support almost 700 nonprofits on...
Walmart and The Miami Foundation announced $4.9 million in grants to Mercy Corps to support Puerto Rico relief and recovery efforts in the continued aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The funding includes a $3 million dollar grant from Walmart and a $1.9 million dollar...
On November 16th, 20,000+ donors worldwide united to raise a record $10.1 million for close to 700 local nonprofits during Give Miami Day 2017. Plus, thanks to the generosity of our partners, along with a $150,000 contribution from The Miami Foundation, organizations will receive $650,000+...
Grameen America, the fastest growing microfinance organization in the United States, opened its first branch in Miami. The branch, located at 1101 SW 8th Street in Little Havana, will enable women living below the poverty level in the area to access small loans to start...
On December 8th and 9th, The Underline’s Brickell Backyard will introduce The Brickell Stage, a collaborative installation designed and built by University of Miami School of Architecture faculty and students. This temporary installation is a winner of the Public Space Challenge, The Miami Foundation’s ideas...