Developing Leaders
As our resources have grown, so has our role in this community. Our mission now extends beyond philanthropy to advancing a civic agenda that shapes a greater Miami.
Preparing the next generation of leaders is critical to that effort. Our leadership programs deepen the civic knowledge of emerging leaders and invest in their growth, benefiting our community. We couple that with our broad work to step up and address important quality-of-life issues as informed by the Our Miami Report. Together, our efforts build a more supportive place to call home that retains the talent needed to sustain our long-term progress.
Explore our Civic Leadership programs and initiatives below.
Civic Leadership
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EMERGING LEADERS ACTIVATED AROUND OUR MOST PRESSING LOCAL ISSUES THROUGH THE MIAMI FELLOWS PROGRAM
$125K
CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANTS AWARDED TO PROMISING NONPROFIT EXECUTIVES IN THE MIAMI LEADERS PROGRAM
$5M
ENDOWMENT PRESERVED AT THE FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT LOCAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOREVER
Miami Fellows
Since 1999, the Miami Fellows program has fostered a new generation of leaders, building Fellows’ knowledge, networks, and increasing their community engagement and impact.
Saltwater Fellowship
The Saltwater Fellowship is a new initiative of The Miami Foundation that invests boldly in leaders who are moving the needle on the most pressing issues facing Greater Miami.
Ruth Shack Leadership Award
The Ruth Shack Leadership Award honors an outstanding rising leader who embodies the qualities for which Ruth Shack is known.
Civic Leadership Agenda
The key to growth in our assets and impact has been to think beyond grantmaking as a tool for improving Greater Miami’s quality of life.
My Miami Story
My Miami Story adds your voice to the countywide conversation about who we are, where we’re going and what we can do to get there.
Miami Leaders
The Foundation created the Miami Leaders program in 2011 to develop the leadership skills and management competencies of emerging nonprofit leaders in Greater Miami.