Florida Philanthropic Network is a statewide association of grantmakers working to strengthen philanthropy through research, education and public policy.

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It's Here! FPN's 2012 Summit
FPN's 2012 Summit will bring together Florida grantmakers of all types to examine how to work effectively during a time of growing need, blurring lines between sectors, rapid advances in technology, innovative ideas for social change, and constant transition. The Summit will feature prominent national speakers and thought leaders, plenary sessions to inspire and provoke new ideas, nontraditional breakout sessions to spark new thinking, and plenty of opportunities for networking. [Learn More]

FPN Launches The Florida Philanthropy Blog
FPN is pleased to announce the launch of The Florida Philanthropy Blog, which will cover news, information and opinion on charitable giving in the Sunshine State. FPN intends for the blog to be a central source for in-depth discussion and analysis of key issues, trends and ideas on charitable giving in the Sunshine State. [Follow Our Blog!]

Hunger in Florida: FPN Webinar Examines Philanthropy's Role in Tackling a Growing Statewide Crisis

An FPN webinar on Dec. 8 explored philanthropy's role in addressing the growing problem of hunger in Florida. Rebecca Brislain from the Florida Association of Food Banks discussed the impact of federal and state budget cuts to food subsidy and safety net programs and how philanthropy may need to regroup its efforts in different directions to combat the results in local communities across Florida. Jillian Vukusich described the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties' programmatic approaches to systems, access and grantee partnerships in South Florida that are feeding people and trying to develop solutions for food insecurity through the crisis and beyond. [Read More]

FPN Announces 2012 Florida Philanthropy Fellows Program

FPN's new Florida Philanthropy Fellows Program will immerse people new to the field of philanthropy in a year-long experience of personal inquiry and discovery that will build your self-awareness as a professional and as a philanthropic leader. Through readings, webinars, interaction with seasoned philanthropic leaders and in-depth time together with your fellows cohort, you'll gain new insights into your work, your field and your path forward to achieve your personal and professional goals - all with a distinct Florida focus and flavor. [Read More & Apply]