Editor’s note: This op-ed by former Foundation President and CEO Javier Alberto Soto originally ran in the Miami Herald on Feb. 2, announcing the Foundation’s 50th anniversary year. On Jan. 26, 1967, a group of forward-thinking Greater Miami residents connected people, ideas and philanthropic resources to improve life in this community forever. They wanted to reshape how fellow Miamians cared … Read More
THE MIAMI FOUNDATION LAUNCHES MIAMI FOREVER FUND AND $1 MILLION INVESTMENT AT 50TH ANNIVERSARY KICKOFF
On January 26, 1967, 21 great Miamians, including newspaper magnate James L. Knight and media pioneer Mitchell Wolfson, brought together thousands of dollars to create a “living philanthropy,” tasked with improving life in Greater Miami forever. Fifty years later, the Dade Foundation has grown into The Miami Foundation, managing over $300 million…
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…
RUTH SHACK AWARDEES CREATE A LEGACY OF CIVIC LEADERSHIP
Felecia Hatcher was leading a successful career spearheading marketing and social media around the country for tech companies like Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony, when she was laid off. The layoff led to her starting a successful altruistic business as an entrepreneur. In 2008 Felecia launched a gourmet popsicle and ice cream company, Feverish Pops, dedicated to sustainability and innovation. She … Read More
CREATING ACCESS TO EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: THE ORTEGA FAMILY FOUNDATION
Editor’s note: During our 50th anniversary year, we are highlighting the donors who make our work possible. The following post was originally published in May 2016 and was edited as part of this series of donor stories. Families across the country are grappling with ever-increasing tuition, books and related higher-education expenses. Adjusted for inflation, the average annual tuition and fees at a … Read More