FPN 2012 Statewide Summit on Philanthropy

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February 2-3, 2012  |  Hilton/Waldorf Bonnet Creek, Orlando

Join us for Florida Philanthropic Network's 2012 Statewide Summit on Philanthropy. The must-attend event 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.  

Featured Keynote Speakers

Bill StricklandBill Strickland
CEO, social architect, community leader & visionary; President-CEO, Manchester Bidwell Corporation & Its Subsidiaries



Gara LaMarcheGara LaMarche

Senior Fellow, New York University's Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service; Former President & CEO, The Atlantic Philanthropies

Summit Highlights
> Explore: Take a new look at the opportunities to help our communities amid today's many challenges with keynote speakers Bill Strickland and Gara LaMarche.
   
> Be Inspired: Reflect on a previous era of tremendous challenge with Florida historian Ray Arsenault, author of Freedom Riders, and join him in a viewing of the Freedom Riders movie.
   
> Learn: Discuss the role for philanthropy in today's new social economy in a conversation led by Perla Ni, Founder & CEO of GreatNonprofits.
   
> Share: Participate in interactive concurrent sessions covering the most pressing issues facing grantmakers today with such national experts and thought leaders as Isaac Castillo, Wayne Farmer, Allison Fine and Mark Sedway.
   
> Network: Enjoy numerous opportunities to network and interact with your colleagues, including an opening night reception.
   
> Connect: Pre-Summit affinity group meetings for grantmakers on grants management, education and health care funding, corporate giving & communications.
   
> Stay Informed: Pre-Summit tax & legal update for grantmakers with Andrew Schulz from the Council on Foundations.
   
> Build Skills: Don't miss the pre-Summit Skills & Strategies for Grantmakers Workshop - a course for grantmakers at all levels of experience.
   
> Special Session for Board Members: If you're a foundation director or trustee, you'll want to attend the pre-Summit CEO & Board Dinner that will focus on how to lead a foundation through change, featuring Marty Linsky, an international expert on adaptive leadership.

Presenting Sponsor

Bank of America

   
Premier Sponsors

BMO Institutional Trust Services Helios Education Foundation
 
JPMorgan Chase Quantum Foundation
  
Stellar Technologies Wells Fargo


Supporting Sponsors

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
 
Florida Chamber Foundation
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Patterson Foundation Ready Set Go


Sponsors

Bromelkamp Company ChesterCAP Fifth Third Bank
Foundation Technologies MicroEdge
 

Special Sponsorship Recognition

Knight Foundation
 
 
Summit design inspired by images from Lucy Bernholz and her Blueprint 2011 report
FPN 2012 Summit
Florida Philanthropic Network

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