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+ in bonus dollars on donations between $25 and $10,000. Thanks to everyone who gave and … Read More
Grameen America Opens Branch in Miami
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 or expand their businesses. More than 20 percent of women in Miami-Dade county are living … Read More
The Miami Foundation Fuels the Continued Burst of Creative Energy in Miami’s Arts Community With $300k in Signature Grants
Greater Miami is booming with arts, culture offerings and creative people crafting their own, unique livelihoods through a wide spectrum of pursuits. As they shape Miami’s cultural, social and economic vitality, The Miami Foundation recognized that helping artists build community has become essential. As part of its 50th Anniversary celebration on Wednesday, November 29, at the Adrienne Arsht Center, The … Read More
Advisor News – Why Invest in a Resilient Great Miami
At our 50th anniversary Resiliency summit, Dr. Judith Rodin, president emeritus of Rockefeller Foundation, helped us understand how philanthropies and organizations can unite and invest in a city’s resilience. We saw this in action with a panel talk connecting strategies to post-Irma recovery and through Miami Marlins’ gift to the Miami Forever Fund. Also in this newsletter: Hurricane relief and … Read More
October News – Making Miami More Resilient After Irma
Recovery is an opportunity to rebuild more resiliently, Dr. Judith Rodin, president emerita of Rockefeller Foundation and Univ. of Pennsylvania, told a crowd of 150+ philanthropists, elected officials and local leaders at our 50th anniversary Resiliency summit. In her keynote, Dr. Rodin shared about cities that have adapted and bounced back stronger after adversity. Read more or watch the recorded … Read More
Dr. Judith Rodin: How Miami Can Be a More Resilient Community
We live in a time when we feel inundated by crises, whether the week brings news of another cyber-attack, international threat or hurricane. But not every disruption has to become a disaster, says Dr. Judith Rodin, author of “The Resilience Dividend.” We can learn to bend, not break, by building a more resilient city.
August News – Seven Local Nonprofit Leaders to Watch
As director of development, major gifts, for Zoo Miami Foundation, Sara Greene ramps up support for their conservation and climate change efforts. She’s one of seven local nonprofit directors receiving $25,000 in Miami Leaders grants to attend top U.S. nonprofit executive education programs. Meet the 2017-2018 class. Also in this newsletter: CAP, Inc. invests $226,000 in Miami’s college-bound students Social … Read More
Social Innovator, Policy Maker, Changemaker: Rebecca Fishman Lipsey’s Story
Rebecca Fishman Lipsey is founder of Radical Partners. She is a Miami Fellows Class VI alum and the 2017 Ruth Shack Leadership Award honoree, and serves on the Florida State Board of Education. She shared how her Fellows experience shaped her Miami story, and the opportunities she seeks to help create in the city we all love. When I moved … Read More
July News – We’re Looking for Miami’s Top Emerging Leaders
The Foundation is now accepting applications for Miami Fellows Class X. The leadership program is open to individuals 5 to 15 years into their professional career who both live and work in Miami-Dade. We’re looking for candidates who demonstrate strong community leadership, passionate dedication to Greater Miami and a determination to do more to shape its future. Applications are due … Read More
Immigrant, Miami Fellow, Civic Leader: My Story
My Miami story is that of a young kid from Kingston, Jamaica who tries to find his way, understand a new culture, and eventually settle in to find a purpose. It is one about assimilating, acclimating and integrating into the new community –and making a contribution that is exponential.
After returning to Miami from law school at Florida State University, I knew that I wanted to continue working with students of immigrant descent, especially those from the Caribbean. I was looking for ways to get more deeply connected with the community, and I heard about an emerging leadership program called the Miami Fellows at The Miami Foundation.