Community Foundation Of The Florida Keys

Center for nonprofit excellence a core pillar of the foundation's mission is strengthening the nonprofit sector to ensure a vibrant and effective ecosystem of services throughout the keys. Through our center for nonprofit excellence, we provide essential tools, training, and support to help organizations lead with purpose and impact. Key programs include our leadership success academy, which equips nonprofit leaders and board members with foundational leadership and governance skills. In 2024, 33 nonprofit leaders completed the two-day program, held in march at the florida keys history and discovery center in islamorada. We also hosted the third annual florida keys nonprofit day, a collaborative initiative of the florida keys funders' alliance. This free professional development summit brought together over 141 nonprofit professionals at the marathon community theater in september for skill-building workshops and networking. To further strengthen the nonprofit workforce, the foundation held its 24th annual unsung heroes celebration in february, recognizing the outstanding contributions of 91 volunteers from organizations across the keys. ________________________________________

Unmet community needs the foundation remains committed to identifying and addressing the evolving and often unmet needs of the florida keys. We work in close partnership with local organizations and community members to ensure that all areas of the keys are equitably served. In 2024, the foundation continued to support its regional advisory councils in the upper, middle, and lower keys, providing local insight and guidance to shape grant making and outreach efforts. A one-to-one matching initiative remained in place throughout the year, doubling the impact of donations made to each of the three regional future funds. These funds collectively invested 44,100 in local grant making in 2024. Reflecting our ongoing commitment to county-wide leadership, the board appointed its first chair based outside of key west-residing in key largo- and hired a new ceo based in islamorada. At the same time, we continue to maintain our offices and staff in key west, ensuring a strong presence and accessibility in the lower keys and key west. These strategic moves reinforce the foundation's dedication to serving the entire monroe county community and meeting needs throughout the keys as the organization continues to grow.