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.

Joint Session- FPN Florida Education Funders & Florida Health Funders (Wednesday, August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join us for the joint Florida Education Funders and Florida Health Funders meeting to explore the topic of chronic student absenteeism, which has risen dramatically in the post-COVID years. Anecdotally this has been attributed to misunderstanding of health guidance by parents, skewed perceptions of the damage mission school has on learning, or a lack of urgency by the education community. We will hear from experts about 3 districts taking unique approaches to understanding and addressing this issue through their education foundations. As part of the learning, we will dive into landscape analysis results on root causes, understand interventions being explored, and messaging to highlight and address the issue.

Agenda

Registration

Member - Complimentary

Education Insights (Thursday, August 13, 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Recap of the 2026 Legislative Session

Please join us for a look back at the 2026 legislative session as it relates to education. Hear what impact this year's legislative session will have on our students, teachers, and schools. We will recap the major education legislation and education budget as well as look ahead to the implications if the proposed changes to property tax are approved.

Special speakers will include Brewser Brown, Lobbyist, SKB Consulting Group; Leah McDermott, Program Director, Florida Nonprofit Alliance; and Darrick D. McGhee, Sr., COO & Lobbyist, Johnson & Blanton, LLC.

Register now to be a part of this important discussion hosted by the Florida Philanthropic Network and Consortium of Florida Education Foundations.

Register Here

Navigating the Philanthropic Landscape in Florida: A Joint Session by PEAK Florida & FPN (Monday, August 31, 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Grants management is where foundation strategy meets community execution. To support the professionals doing this vital work, PEAK Florida and the Florida Philanthropic Network (FPN) are teaming up to showcase how our complementary organizations serve you.

From PEAK’s deep technical toolkits and open community boards to FPN’s policy updates and issue-area deep dives, both networks offer unique pathways for professional growth. Join us as we map out how to leverage both organizations to strengthen your grantmaking practice, connect with statewide peers, and stay ahead of critical sector topics.

Featured Speakers

Melodie Griffin

Melodie Griffin is a seasoned grantmaking professional, specializing in creating impactful collaborations. She holds a Master of Science degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Science from Auburn University. Based in central Florida, she was drawn to the sunshine state by its abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, enjoying horseback riding, running, and other adventures with her family.

Laura Harwin

Laura started her career in advertising and marketing working for a large advertising agency and dot com start-up after graduating with a BA in Psychology from Northwestern University. She transitioned into marketing and business development for a national nonprofit association before obtaining an MA in Arts Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University which ultimately launched her career in nonprofit management. Laura has served in various fundraising positions at Japan Society, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Shakespeare Theatre Company, and consulted various nonprofit organizations on their fundraising efforts. Before joining FPN, Laura served as the Director of Nonprofit Relations for the Community Foundation of North Florida where she oversaw grant administration and advised nonprofit fundholders on growing their endowments.

Registration

Members are Complimentary

Impact Investing Roundtable (Tuesday, September 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Florida Philanthropic Network Impact Investing Roundtable is open to all FPN members. The goal of the roundtable is to provide Florida-based foundation professionals and members who are interested in furthering their mission with social impact investing a space to connect, discuss, learn together, and collaborate.

Impact investing refers to the practice of making investments that generate positive social returns in addition to a financial return. Beyond grantmaking, this practice often includes making low-interest loans/debt, equity, ESG investing, program-related investments (PRIs), mission-related investments (MRIs), and more.

The roundtable is open to members at all varying levels of progress in their impact investing journey – from those who are just starting out as well as those who have deep experience leading funds and portfolios of investments. Our hope is to create a space that allows for cross-pollination of ideas, sharing of resources, and furtherance of each of our institution’s respective missions.

Registration

Member - Complimentary

FPN FERN Member Network Meeting- Creation of the Florida Coral Rescue Center (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join FPN's Florida Environmental Resiliency Network meeting where we will be joined by special guests from the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida to inform us about the creation of their Coral Rescue Center.

The Florida Coral Rescue Center was created in response to one of the greatest threats ever faced by Florida’s Coral Reef: Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease. This presentation will explore how government agencies, nonprofit organizations, private industry, and philanthropic partners came together to rescue, preserve, and restore Florida’s imperiled coral species. Participants will learn how the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida helped mobilize private funding and partnerships to support this urgent conservation effort while leveraging public resources and scientific expertise. The session will highlight lessons learned from building and sustaining a complex cross-sector partnership, the role of philanthropy in advancing conservation outcomes, and opportunities for future investment in Florida’s natural resources. Attendees will gain insight into how collaborative approaches can accelerate impact and address challenges that no single organization can solve alone.

Participants will:

Understand how philanthropy can serve as a catalyst for large-scale conservation initiatives through strategic public-private partnerships.
Learn how the Florida Carol Rescue Center was developed and sustained through collaboration among government, non-profit, and private-sector partners.
Identify key lessons for leveraging philanthropic investments to address complex environmental challenges and create long-term impact.

Featured Speakers

Dani Richter

Dani Richter is the Director of Philanthropy for the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, where she connects donors and partners with high-impact conservation opportunities across the state. A Florida native, Dani grew up fishing in Tampa Bay and developed an early appreciation for Florida’s natural resources. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Marine Science from the University of Florida and has worked in nonprofit fundraising since 2014, supporting organizations focused on animal welfare, higher education, and conservation. In her current role, she leads fundraising efforts that advance wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, outdoor recreation, and youth outdoor education throughout Florida.

Melodie Griffin

Melodie Griffin serves as Director of Grants for the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, where she manages grantmaking programs and strategic partnerships that support conservation initiatives across the state. She brings extensive experience in philanthropy, grant administration, and nonprofit management, with a focus on building collaborative solutions to complex challenges. Melodie holds a Master of Science in Health Services Administration from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science from Auburn University. She is passionate about connecting resources with impactful conservation projects that benefit Florida’s fish, wildlife, and habitats.

Registration

Member - Complimentary

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

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Join colleagues from Community Foundations around the state for FPN's upcoming CFF Staff Retreat!

Designed for all non-CEO staff of any experience level.

We will begin at 6pm on September 23^rd with a Networking Dinner at Moxies West Palm Beach, 565 S. Rosemary Ave. Included in your registration, we will enjoy networking, dinner and dessert so we can get to know each other before the next day's educational content.

September 24th we will convene from 9am-3pm at the Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties, 700 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, 33401

Full agenda forthcoming.

We will have time for breakouts in the afternoon by job function, so you will leave the retreat with a cohort of peers from around the state.

Prior to lunch, Erin Minor, VP of Community Leadership, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, will share the foundation's development of an Impact Investing strategy and the lessons they have learned along the way. We will have time for discussion and Q&A.

Hotels nearby:

Hyatt West Palm Beach Downtown (3-minute walk)

Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach (2-minute walk)

Registration

CFF Members of FPN - $100, which includes the Networking Dinner on the 23rd and breakfast & lunch on the 24th.

Retreat is only open to staff of FPN CFF members.

Please email Geula@fpnetwork.org if you would like to join the Networking Dinner on the 23rd.

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

Sponsor the 2027 Statewide Summit on Philanthropy (Wednesday, February 03, 2027)

Wed, 03 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

We invite you to join us at the Florida Philanthropic Network's 2027 Statewide Summit on Philanthropy, Currents. As the preeminent gathering of grantmakers in the state of Florida, it presents an amazing opportunity to learn, network, adapt and lead without losing what makes this work matter. More than 90% of participants are from grantmaking organizations, including CEOs, board members and staffs of private independent and family foundations, community foundations, public charity grantmakers and corporate foundations/ giving programs from throughout Florida. Top government, nonprofit, business and academic leaders from Florida are also represented.

Your sponsorship provides targeted exposure before, during, and after the event, showcasing you organization's value to key decision-makers across Florida's philanthropic sector. By investing in the Summit, you help strengthen Florida's philanthropic ecosystem through essential training and conversations that advance lasting impact. As a sponsor, you also demonstrate leadership by joining a select group of partners committed to improving the quality of life for all Floridians.

View Sponsorship Opportunities Here

Sponsorship Levels

Presenting Sponsor - $30,000 [SOLD]

Founders Sponsor - $25,000 [SOLD]

Host Sponsor - $20,000 [PENDING]

Titanium Sponsor - $15,000 [SOLD]

Platinum Sponsor - $10,000 [5 Available]

Gold Sponsor - $8,000 [10 Available]

Silver Sponsor - $5,000 [10 Available]

Bronze Sponsor - $3,500 [Unlimited]