An Experimental, Collaborative Journey Through Grantmaking in PBC
Participatory and trust-based grantmaking has deepening roots in Palm Beach County with Stewards interested in honoring the innate wisdom that exists in neighborhoods and institutions and how they intersect. Out of that history, the Community Changemaker Fund (CCF) was born. CCF is a re-imagined donor advised fund where "donors" could contribute financial capital or other forms of capital such as, spiritual capital, defined as: individual values characterized by belief in something larger than self, a sense of interconnectedness, moral and ethical drive to serve the common good and ability to share that drive with individuals and networks so all join in shared purpose. Broadening the definition of who was considered a donor underscored that community leaders should work alongside grantmakers to co-design a fund that would center principles that were mutually important to the 7 funders and approximately 15 community leaders. This session will highlight the frameworks used, lessons learned, and work left to do to advance radical methods to distribute resources using experiential methods so participants can fully connect to how the fund was created and enacted.
Featured Speakers
Abigail Goodwin
Executive Vice President, Palm Health Foundation
Abigail “Abby” Goodwin is the Executive Vice President at Palm Health Foundation, Palm Beach County, FL’s public health foundation known for its innovation in health philanthropy and for the trust the foundation has garnered in communities throughout the county. She leads Palm Health Foundation’s operations and grantmaking strategies, supports the organization’s learning and philanthropic culture, and works closely with the board and President/CEO to fulfill the foundation’s vision and strategic purpose to humanize health. Prior to joining the philanthropic sector, Abby worked in the nonprofit sector serving individuals and communities with the deepest health disparities, combining direct service experience with programmatic development and evaluation. She directed a national technical assistance program serving communities, regions and states with large number of refugees and immigrants and was the Director of Research and Development for Florida International University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Abby has a dual Master’s in Global Public Health and Applied Anthropology from the University of South Florida, and an undergraduate degree in Anthropology from Skidmore College. Originally from Maine, Abby loves outdoor adventures with her young family and looks forward to a time when she can read a book in its entirety in 6 months or less.
Nicole Martin-Bynum
Chief Vision Keeper, Seek Higher Ground
Nicole “Nikki” Martin-Bynum is the Chief Vision Keeper of Seek Higher Ground - a growing network of accomplices, truth-tellers, movement practitioners and tightrope walkers (those who live between the world as it is and what it can be) whose talents are woven together in furtherance of justice, joy and healing. She specializes in executive somatic coaching, organizational transformation, systems change/(re)building, disrupting philanthropy and amplifying the brilliance of Black, Indigenous and People Of Color (BIPOC) leaders. Her superpower is the ability to identify the ever-metastasizing, insidious nature of racism and insert a Lauryn Hill lyric into just about every conversation, since “Everything is [truly] Everything”. Simply stated, Nikki’s work is to support individuals and institutions to deeply reflect on how they are contributing to society in ways that support what Aida Mariam Davis calls “Dignity, Belonging, Justice and Joy''. Her skills are refined through formal education and remaining locked-in to Black and Brown communities. As the young people say, she’s good on any MLK blvd (or the White House). As the daughter of immigrants and a sister to 8 siblings, Nikki experiences the blessings and burdens of Being Black in America from multiple vantage points. As such, she’s deeply passionate about contributing to a “New America''. This requires Nikki to show up boldly, so she’s clear that “I Am, Because We Are” and this way of life is fueled by a rock-solid husband, precocious/humourous son and a circle of mentors, family, friends and ancestors who give her the strength, courage and hope to Seek Higher Ground as a vision keeper.
Corey Murphy
Community Impact Officer, Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Corey Murphy serves as a Community Impact Officer at the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. He offers a decade of experience in youth programming, data analysis, and grantmaking. Corey employs community-centric approaches to identifying and addressing the needs of under-resourced communities. He is fueled by the understanding that people can reach their highest potential if provided with the tools and expertise to succeed. He has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Northeastern University.
Prior to joining the Community Foundation, Corey served as the Program Director of Philanthropy Tank, an organization that provides teens with the tools they need to execute social impact projects. Corey also has experience in Philanthropy. He served as a program officer at Annie E. Casey Foundation in Baltimore, MD. While there he created programs for young executive directors to fortify their leadership and management skills, supported organizations in the development of their programs, and collaborated with city agencies and funders to change policies affecting young people.
Corey enjoys spending time with his family, working on his car, and attending sporting events. He and his wife, Chantal, have two sons, Andre (5), and Bryson (2)!
Jacoby Waters
Founder & Executive Director, Young Men of Distinction & Ladies of Distinction
Jacoby Waters is the Founder and CEO of Young Men of Distinction, a mentoring organization with the mission to mentor young men ages 7-18. Jacoby is an entrepreneur, community change agent, father and husband. He graduated from Florida A&M University with his Bachelor of Science in Music. He was born to Eddie Waters and Bridgette Cameron and was raised in the city of Riviera Beach, FL. His heart for the community was embedded within him through having such a support system with his mother, biological father, stepfather, grandparents and neighbors. He started Young Men of Distinction in 2019 with his heart's purpose to change the narrative of today's young men especially minority young men.
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