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.

Property Taxes Under Attack: Defending Local Democracy & Public Investment (Wednesday, September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Partner Program: Economic Opportunity Funders/Tax Equity Funders Network

Property Taxes Under Attack: Defending Local Democracy and Public Investment

Across the country, questions on the November 2026 ballot to eliminate or sharply restrict property taxes are threatening one of the largest and most stable sources of funding for local communities.

If these measures pass, advocates predict core functions of government like public schools, police, Fire & EMS response, public hospitals and disaster response would see major cuts, while services like parks, libraries, child care subsidies, afterschool programs and more would risk being eliminated altogether. These measures are about more than taxes. They represent a broader, multi-year effort to undermine the promise of democracy by reducing the capacity of government, stripping communities of local decision-making authority, and undermining the public institutions that support opportunity, safety, and economic prosperity.

In this virtual funder briefing, state partners in Florida, Oklahoma, and North Carolina will share more about the threats they face this fall and their strategies for mobilizing a response, including deep partnerships with organizations across their states to engage a broad base of people and demonstrate the wide-ranging and harmful impacts of these measures. Insights will also be shared on the broader national revenue landscape, including recent wins, opportunities, and other threats to pay attention to in the coming months.

Featured Speakers

Shana Bartley, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Shiloh Kantz, Oklahoma Policy Institute
Sadaf Knight, Florida Policy Institute
Alexandra Sirota, NC Budget and Tax Center
Meg Wiehe, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

This event is open to funders only.

Register Here

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

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.

Program highlights:

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.

Matt Herndon, Director of Government & Community Affairs, RSA Consulting Group, will provide an update on the upcoming implementation of SB 1134, Official Actions of Local Governments as well as information on Amendment 3.

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

FEF Meeting (Wednesday, October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us for a deep dive into FPN's recent white paper, "High-Quality Instructional Materials and Florida's K-12 Mathematics Adoption." Taunya Nesin; Director, STEM Networking and Partnerships, Science and Engineering and Jennifer Self; Program Manager, Mathematics, Science, & Engineering of WestEd authored this informative paper and will be presenting key takeaways. In addition to providing a "QHIM 101" on the subjects, there are insights into what role philanthropy may play.

Additionally, we'll look into the capabilities of the FPN Florida Philanthropy Hub and explore what education related data are available to FPN members.

View agenda here

Featured Speakers

Taunya Nesin

Director, STEM Networking and Partnerships, Science and Engineering

WestEd

Taunya Nesin conducts studies to support the development of high-quality instructional materials and edtech solutions for K–12 math and science teachers and students. She works with states and districts on various issues, including professional learning implementation and charter school framework revisions. She served as the content lead for the NAEP Science framework update for the duration of the project, which ran from June 2022 through February 2024.

Nesin joined WestEd after serving as a Senior Program Officer at the Gates Foundation, where she focused on grants related to the availability, smarter demand, and implementation of high-quality K–12 instructional materials. Her prior experience includes work at the DC Public Charter School Board and policy research at The George Washington University. She also previously served on the advisory boards for DC STEM and OpenSciEd. Nesin was an editor at the National Science Teachers Association, National Geographic School Publishing, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, where she developed curricula for K–5 science and English and language arts. She began her career as a public school teacher in Hoboken, Atlanta, and Boston.

Jennifer Self

Program Manager, Mathematics, Science, & Engineering

WestEd

Jennifer Childress Self is a national leader in STEM education, working for the past two decades on systemic improvement of STEM education systems to support and inspire all students. As a Program Manager at WestEd, Self supports states and districts as they work to transform math and science programs. In addition, in her role as the Science Review Lead for NextGenScience, Self has a focus on deepening understanding throughout the education field of the features of high-quality STEM instructional materials.

Immediately prior to joining WestEd, Self worked with several international organizations to promote research-based approaches to STEM education in developing countries. Previously, Self served as Director of Instructional Support for Science at Achieve, coordinating the development of the Next Generation Science Standards and facilitating state adoption and implementation processes. Self also led the development of the Smithsonian’s Center for Building Awareness of Science Education and served as its director for 4 years before joining Achieve.

Registration

Member - Complimentary

Florida Health Funders (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Funding for the Future

In Funding for the Future, Winter Park Health Foundation President & CEO Nicholas Abrahams will explore WPHF’s recent strategic planning process and how it’s shaping the next phase of the Foundation’s work in the communities we serve. In January 2026, WPHF unveiled a refreshed brand identity and new strategic priorities – Access to Primary Care, Food Is Health, and Youth Mental Health. This presentation will explore how WPHF’s strategy has evolved over the past more than three decades to address the needs of the community and how these strategic priorities will define the next phase of the Foundation’s work to advance health through collaboration and commitment. Discover how we invest with intention, walking alongside organizations that drive meaningful change and amplifying partners who advance our commitment to healthier futures. Funding for the Future will also explore our community facilities, including the Center for Health & Wellbeing, and how these resources allow WPHF to advance our mission to improve community health.

Featured Speaker

Nicholas Abrahams

President & CEO

Winter Park Health Foundation

Nicholas Abrahams is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Winter Park Health Foundation, a position he has held since August 2024. In this role, Nicholas oversees the foundation’s strategic direction, focused on enhancing impact and advancing WPHF's mission to improve health in our community. Prior to joining WPHF, Nicholas accumulated extensive leadership experience through roles with the Orlando Economic Partnership, the St. Johns River Water Management District, and the Florida Senate. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science Education from Florida State University and a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Nicholas is actively engaged in the community through his involvement with several philanthropic organizations. He serves on the boards of AdventHealth Orlando, Florida Citrus Sports, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando & Osceola County, Lake Highland Preparatory School, the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Advisory Board, the UCF Downtown Dean’s Advisory Council, the UCF Honors College Dean’s Advisory Board, and the VyStar Credit Union Foundation Board of Directors. Alongside his wife, Courtney, and daughter, Elle, Nicholas is focused on strengthening health and wellbeing across Central Florida... Well into the future.

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 [4/5 Available]

Gold Sponsor - $8,000 [10 Available]

Silver Sponsor - $5,000 [10 Available]

Bronze Sponsor - $3,500 [Unlimited]