Building Resilience in Digital Growth and Engagement
The challenges ahead require bold action, and we do not have to face them alone.
Join us on Tuesday May 6th for an inspiring session hosted by Ashley Dietz, CEO of the Florida Philanthropic Network, and Vinay Nair, CEO and Co-Founder of Lightful. This event will explore how Lightful is leveraging digital tools to help nonprofits tell more compelling stories and raise more funds. Caroline Miller, Director of Capacity Building at The Miami Foundation, will share how their nonprofits have benefited from participating in Lightful's award-winning program, BRIDGE [Building Resilience in Digital Growth and Engagement]. Jeff from REACHUP, community-focused non-profit, will share their experience of how digital training has strengthened their resilience in real-world scenarios.
We'll also share more about the Florida BRIDGE Collective, announced at the FPN Summit 2025 and launching the June. We're inviting foundations and other funders to nominate and support as many grantees and partners as they wish, and to come together in solidarity and a shared commitment to resilience.
Featured Speakers
Ashley Heath Dietz
President & CEO
FPN
Ashley has served as President and CEO of the Florida Philanthropic Network since September 2020 and brings 15 years of experience in philanthropy. She previously held leadership roles at United Way Suncoast and the City of Sydney Council in Australia, where she managed complex funding processes at the local government level. A graduate of Leadership Tampa [Class of 2022], Ashley was named one of Sarasota Business Observer's 40 Under 40 in 2023 and Tampa Bay Magazine's Top 10 Under 40 in 2022. She serves on the boards of the Florida Chamber Foundation and Tampa Bay Thrives, and on the Advisory Board for the University of Florida's Lastinger Center for Learning. She is also a member of the International Women's Forum and The Berkeley Fund Committee at Berkeley Preparatory School. Ashley holds a Master's in Policy Studies [International Relations] from the University of New South Wales and a BA in Media Communications with a minor in Political Science from Webster University.
Vinay Nair
CEO & Co-Founder
Lightful
Vinay is the CEO & Co-Founder of Lightful, which helps charities, social enterprises, and foundations scale their impact through technology. Lightful's vision is a future where nonprofits have the power to create more equitable communities and a healthier planet. Previously, Vinay held senior roles at Social and Sustainable Capital, Social Investment Business, Acumen Fund, and the Clinton Foundation, as well as launching two public health social enterprises in the UK and Mozambiqu. He began his career at J.P. Morgan, where he spent nearly a decade, and holds a BA from Trinity College Dublin and an MPA from the London School of Economics. He is a practitioner-in-residence at Oxford's Said Business School, serves as a Trustee and advisor to various charities, and is a proud father of two.
Caroline Miller
Director of Capacity Building
The Miami Foundation
Caroline brings 15 years of experience working across nonprofit, foundation, government, and education sectors to advance social justice in partnership with communities, She is passionate about centering community voices, fostering equity through relational work, and creating spaces for shared learning and reflection. Caroline has led health equity initiatives at the NYC Department of Health, participated in the Health Equity Awakened Fellowship, and worked with organizations in the U.S. and globally on women's health and rights. She holds dual master's degrees from Columbia University and serves on the boards of Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida and Tikkun Olam of Temple Beth Am. Based in Miami with her family, she loves reading, baking, volunteering, and the adventure of parenting.
Jeff Rock
Advancement Director
REACHUP, Inc
Jeff Rock currently serves as the Advancement Director for REACHUP, Inc. in Tampa, FL, responsible for developing and implementing a funding strategy to support REACHUP's efforts of reducing maternal and infant mortality rates in the Tampa Bay region. He has a 35-year career in non-profit management serving as Chief Operating Officer for the Occoneechee Council, BSA in Raleigh NC and for the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, BSA in Tampa and served as the CEO of the Shawnee Trails Council, BSA in Owensboro, Kentucky. He is a graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He is married to wife Cynthia and they have one daughter, Hillary.
Registration
Member - Complimentary
