Florida Philanthropic Network, Inc. upcoming events

Career Placement (Thursday, January 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Florida Philanthropic Network Job Board features job openings within Florida’s grantmaking community and related fields.

To submit a job posting, please email info@fpnetwork.org with the job description and instructions for how applicants should apply, such as a web link or email address. Job postings remain live for 30 days and may be renewed for an additional 30 days at the same rate.

Both members and non-members are welcome to submit job postings. FPN members may post positions at no cost. Non-members are charged a $100 fee per job posting. Payment must be received in full before the position is published on the Job Board.

FPN Florida Health Funders Member Network Meeting (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Join fellow FPN FHF members to learn about how Gulf Coast Community Foundation is partnering with Centerstone on the Behavioral Response and Community Engagement (BRACE) program with the Venice Police Department. The program diverts non-violent, non-emergency 911 calls involving mental health issues to trained mental health professionals. BRACE Navigators proactively de-escalate and assess emotional well-being and connect individuals to services that promote stability and recovery. BRACE augments Venice Police Department’s Community Outreach Team by providing pre-crisis intervention and follow up with vulnerable residents experiencing mental health challenges.

Learning Objectives:

Understand a new, replicable behavioral health response program embedded within a local police department
Hear from a funder, mental health services provider, and police department staff about program development and roll out
Discuss data collection, lessons learned, and next steps

Featured Speaker

Jenifer Johnston serves as Director of Community Leadership at Gulf Coast Community Foundation in Venice, Florida. Jennifer collaborates with nonprofit partners and diverse leaders to create opportunities for all to thrive. She plays a lead role in mission-driven grantmaking on behalf of donors and Gulf Coast’s Board of Directors. Jennifer develops and sustains initiatives to address regional priorities. Jennifer completed a fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, promoting health education campaigns nationwide after earning a Master of Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Kasey Ledford, Community Outreach Case Manager, Venice Police Department. While pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Kasey gained hands-on experience in senior home health care, building a strong foundation in compassionate, client-centered support. After earning her degree, she began her career as a Behavioral Health Technician and quickly advanced to an inpatient mental health and substance abuse counselor, working in crisis units and treatment facilities. In 2023, she earned her Master of Science in Addictions Counseling from Grand Canyon University. That same year, she joined the Venice Police Department as a Community Outreach Case Manager through a pilot program with the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness and Gulf Coast Community Foundation and became a full-time City of Venice employee in October 2024. In her current role, she connects with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders—building trust, linking them to resources, and supporting their path toward recovery and independence and assists the Venice BRACE Navigators with day-to-day implementation of the program.

Jessica Kruger is the Director of Prevention and Intervention Services at Centerstone, bringing over 12 years of leadership experience in behavioral health. She has extensive experience working with youth, families, schools, courts, and law enforcement, supporting cross-system collaboration and effective service delivery. Her clinical background includes expertise in both mental health and substance use treatment, utilizing evidence-based, client-centered interventions.

Registration

Member - Complimentary

Florida Education Funders (Tuesday, June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Join fellow FPN Florida Education Funders for an in-person meeting of the member network. We will enjoy a site visit that highlights the educational programs of the Mote, along with engaging speakers and plenty of time for networking with your peers.

Thank you to Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation for the support to make this meeting possible.

Lunch will be provided

Registration

Member - Complimentary

FERN Member Network Meeting (Tuesday, June 16, 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Join us on June 16th for our next FERN Member Meeting, where we are pleased to welcome Eileen Coogan, CEO of Allegany Franciscan Ministries, as our featured guest. Eileen has been leading a five-year initiative at Allegany — now known as Connecting with Community for our Common Home (formerly Climate Justice) — and has graciously offered to share her experience and insights with FERN members. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear firsthand about a sustained, community-centered approach to environmental and climate work. We hope to see you there!

Featured Speaker

Eileen Coogan

President & CEO, Allegany Franciscan Ministries

Eileen Coogan joined Allegany Franciscan Ministries, a non-profit Catholic organization focused on creating healthier, safer, and more connected communities, in 2005. At Allegany, Eileen successfully led the board and staff in navigating significant internal and external changes, developing a vision, and launching major new community-based initiatives. Practicing servant- and companion-leadership, Eileen has 40 years of experience in non-profit management and leadership. She is skilled at engaging board and staff, building powerful relationships, embracing change, designing solutions, and focusing on continuous, mission- & values-driven improvement.

Earlier in her career, Eileen served as executive VP at United Way of Palm Beach County, Florida; executive director of LynnArts in Lynn Massachusetts; and manager at Project Bread – The Walk for Hunger in Boston. A graduate of Leadership Florida and Leadership Palm Beach County, Eileen is vice chair of the board of the Center for Action and Contemplation, board member and past-president of the Blue Ridge Institute, secretary of the Mount Holyoke Club of SW Florida, a member of BayCare’s Community Benefit Council, and former board member and chair of the Florida Philanthropic Network. She earned a BA at Mount Holyoke College, an MSW from Boston College, a Certificate in Franciscan Studies from the University of St. Francis, and certificates in Post Crisis Leadership and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace from the USF MUMA School of Business. Eileen lives in Pasco County, Florida with her husband Bernie; she enjoys travel and outdoor activities including stand up paddle boarding and hiking.

Registration

Member - Complimentary

Community Foundation Staff Retreat (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

We will begin at 6pm on the 23^rd with a Networking Dinner (location TBD) and convene from 9am-3pm on the 24th. Cost of dinner, light breakfast and lunch included in the $100 registration fee.

Hotel accommodations will be the responsibility of individual attendees, we are happy to assist with recommendations when requested.

Registration

CFF Members of FPN - $100 Retreat is only open to staff of FPN CFF members.

Grant Managers Network (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join fellow FPN members engaged in grant management for a roundtable discussion to share best practices, discuss ways to work through challenges and find opportunities for deeper connection and collaboration.

Topics we plan to touch on include, but are not limited to, the following:

What grant management tools and resources do you find most useful?
What are the best professional development resources you have had experience with?
Do you offer long-term (3-5 year) grant agreements? If so, what are some best practices?
Do you offer capacity building grants? If so, what capacity building practices(s) is support most frequently requested for?

Please feel free to share any other specific topics or areas of interest prior to the meeting directly with Laura@fpnetwork.org

Registration

Member - Complimentary