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.
NOTICIAS DE ABRIL - ANUNCIO DEL GALARDONADO CON EL PREMIO RUTH SHACK 2017
Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, founder and CEO of Radical Partners, will receive the 2017 Ruth Shack Leadership Award. A Miami Fellows Class VI alum, she has led community movements for education, social entrepreneurship, transit solutions and more. The award recognizes an under-40 leader with strong ethics, dedication and service to Greater Miami, qualities embodied by Shack, our president emeritus. Rebecca will … Read More
“I AM AT PEACE KNOWING MY LEGACY WILL OUTLIVE ME AND HELP OTHERS FOREVER”
It started with a question while I was on the way to the airport last summer. Just before I was about to board an airplane my father asked, “Do you have a will?” I looked at him and said, “Why are you asking me this NOW when I am about to get on a plane?” He reminded me that I … Read More
LA FUNDACIÓN MIAMI LANZA EL FONDO MIAMI FOREVER Y UNA INVERSIÓN DE UN MILLÓN DE DÓLARES EN EL ACTO INAUGURAL DE SU 50 ANIVERSARIO
El 26 de enero de 1967, 21 grandes miamenses, entre ellos el magnate de la prensa James L. Knight y el pionero de los medios de comunicación Mitchell Wolfson, reunieron miles de dólares para crear una "filantropía viva", encargada de mejorar para siempre la vida en el Gran Miami. Cincuenta años después, la Dade Foundation se ha convertido en la Miami Foundation, que gestiona más de 300 millones de dólares...
THE MIAMI FOUNDATION AT 50: ESTABLISHING THE LEGACIES OF GREAT MIAMIANS
Miami has been built by people who are filled with courage and a sense of optimism. Most of us came here from somewhere else. Some from other parts of the country; others who emigrated here from other parts of the world. And I submit to you that there are few things more courageous than leaving the place you call home to start anew somewhere else, particularly when there are cultural and language barriers to overcome in doing so…
DONORS TACKLE BIG ISSUES FOREVER WITH COMMUNITY GRANTS
After graduating from the University of Miami with a degree in business, Lila Dickerson launched a career in real estate investment while also cultivating a deep respect for the environment around her. Long before topics like sea-level rise were on Greater Miami’s radar, Lila believed it was important to…