Nonprofit / Philanthropy

The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida is excited to announce that Nick Wiley has joined its Board of Directors. Wiley offers expertise in wildlife management and conservation as the Chief Operating Officer for Ducks Unlimited, Inc. and former Executive Director of FWC. He is grounded in decades of experience in Florida's ecological landscape. Kathy Barco, a leader in both the business and conservation sectors, combines her experience as the former Chair of FWC with her unparalleled personal commitment to wild Florida, providing a valuable perspective on sustainable management. "We are exceedingly fortunate to have John, Kate, Nick and Kathy join our Board," said Foundation Board Chair Laura Russell. "Their diverse experiences, combined with a shared passion for preserving Florida's unique wildlife and habitats, will greatly enhance our impact." Read more »

The Foundation is proud that John Phelan has also joined its Board. Phelan's unparalleled success in finance and investment as the Co-Founder of MSD Partners and Chairman of Rugger Management, LLC, combined with his local roots and love for Florida, provide a strategic perspective on management and fundraising. Read more »

The Foundation is thrilled that Kate MacGregor has joined its Board as well. MacGregor's experience in environmental policy as Vice President of Environmental Services NextEra Energy and former Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior and her proactive approach to conservation and sustainable development make her an asset in shaping conservation strategies. Read more »

Finally, the Foundation is honored to welcome back Kathy Barco to its Board. Barco, a leader in both the business and conservation sectors, combines her experience as the former Chair of FWC with her unparalleled personal commitment to wild Florida, providing a valuable perspective on sustainable management. Read more »

The Broward County Chapter of the American Red Cross announced that Katy Ellis joined its Board of Directors. Ellis currently oversees rental properties in Pompano Beach and Marathon. A former top salesperson in the hospitality industry, she's been a member of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association for 20+ years, active in membership recruiting and community outreach. Read more »

Harry Chapin Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization serving Southwest Florida, is thrilled to announce Jennifer Denike has been named Major Gifts Officer for Collier County. In this role,... Read more »

Rotary District 6930 is pleased to announce Mr.Owen Robinson, a distinguished member and current President of the Rotary Club of West Palm Beach, as the newly appointed District Governor for the 2026-2027 term. Robinson's 17-year tenure brings a wealth of experience to his new role; Robinson will oversee 43 Rotary clubs across the southern, south-central, and southeast regions of Florida. Read more »

New Beginnings of Central Florida welcomes Jeremy Elliott as Community Relations Manager. Elliott has a background in non-profit organizational management, marketing, and sales. New Beginnings of Central Florida is dedicated to helping the homeless and less fortunate in Central Florida to transform their lives through counseling, life and computer skills and job training. Read more »

Brandon Johnson joins Florida Nonprofit Alliance as their new Public Policy and Government Affairs manager. Having worked at both the congressional and state level, he has leveraged his relationships to champion meaningful legislation for the benefit of Floridians. Brandon grew up in Gainesville and holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Florida A&M. Read more »

The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches announced its 2023-2024 Executive Committee and Board of Directors, including Caroline Villanueva as President and Kalinthia Dillard as President-Elect. As Florida's largest nonpartisan political and public affairs organization, the Forum Club's membership is comprised of 700 South Florida business and community leaders. Read more »

The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches announced its 2023-2024 Executive Committee and Board of Directors, including Margaret Betten as Vice President and Patrick Franklin as Secretary/Treasurer. As Florida's largest nonpartisan political and public affairs organization, the Forum Club's membership is comprised of 700 South Florida business and community leaders. Read more »

Simon Dover has been named Chief Financial Officer at Florida Citrus Sports. A former finance executive in the athletic departments at West Virginia University, Rice University, and Oakland University, Dover began his new role in Orlando on August 28. Dover replaces Scott Herring, who is retiring after nine years in the position. Read more »

Community Foundation Tampa Bay is pleased to announce that Oscar J. Horton, Chairman & CEO of Horton Holdings LLC, has been named Chair of the Board of Trustees. Horton Holdings owns and operates Sun State International Tampa along with other subsidiaries. Oscar has been named to the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame and Tampa Bay's Top 100 Most Powerful Business Leaders. Read more »

Community Foundation Tampa Bay welcomes Barry Alpert to the Board of Trustees. Barry is the Founder of Alpert Financial Group and has extensive experience in the banking and insurance industries. He has been actively involved in local charitable endeavors including Tampa Bay Partnership, The Florida Orchestra, Florida Holocaust Museum, Ruth Eckerd Hall, among others. Read more »

The St. Johns County Education Foundation, which operates as Investing in Kids (INK!), announces its newly named Executive Director, Cathy Newman. Selected following an extensive search, Newman has served as the organization's Community and District Relations Achievement Director since 2021. She will oversee community initiatives, staff activities, fundraising, and educational programs. Read more »

The St. Johns County Education Foundation, which operates as Investing in Kids (INK!), announces the retirement of Executive Director, Donna Lueders. Since 2006, Leuders helped raise millions of dollars for the 501(c)(3) corporation while providing the community with creative student/educator programs. Lueders will remain with the nonprofit for six months after her retirement as a consultant. Read more »

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens recently welcomed Dr. Uzi Baram as Director of Public Archaeology. In this role, Baram's focus is the interpretation and representations of the archaeological and cultural histories at Selby Gardens' two campuses. Baram will manage the archaeological resources and guide educational efforts to better connect people with the region's history. Read more »

Christian Care Ministry, the administrator of the nationally recognized Medi-Share health care sharing program, has appointed Brandon Harvath as President and Chief Executive Officer. Harvath, formerly the Chief Operating Officer and interim CEO, brings vast experience and steadfast dedication to the role. Prior to his arrival, Harvath served as a health system executive in the Northeast. Christian Care Ministry, celebrating its 30th anniversary, is headquartered in Melbourne, FL and has over 700 employees. The Medi-Share program has nearly 400,000 members across all 50 states who have shared in more than $7.2 billion in medical expenses. Read more »

Jupiter Medical Center is pleased to announce that Traci Simonsen has been promoted to Chief Philanthropy Officer of Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. Simonsen joined the Foundation in June 2022 as the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy. Since joining, Simonsen has worked diligently to expand philanthropic avenues to increase financial support for Jupiter Medical Center. Jupiter Medical Center is currently undergoing the most transformative period in its history. With a focus on quality, safety and patient satisfaction, the health care system is expanding its depth and breadth of services, increasing its growing geographic footprint and building new alliances. Read more »

Children's Harbor, a nationally accredited nonprofit agency with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling in the community, has named Karen Ross, EA to its Board of Directors. Ross is a partner, accountant and enrolled agent with Palermo, Landsman & Ross, P.A. Enrolled agent status is the highest designation issued by the IRS with a specialization in tax code. Read more »

The Florida Council of 100 is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Simas to the position of President. Simas has over 20 years of leadership experience as a senior advisor to CEOs, convening and mobilizing the private sector to enhance economic development, education, and infrastructure priorities on behalf of the public good. Read more »

North Florida Land Trust welcomes new Land Management Specialist Aaryn Tarver to its Stewardship Department. Tarver will work alongside the Director of Land Stewardship and the Land Manager, as well as independently, to manage the more than 16,000 acres in NFLT's portfolio. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, she earned her degree in wildlife and fisheries management. Read more »

Since its founding, the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida has raised and donated more than $60 million for conservation and outdoor recreation in the state. We are thrilled to welcome Valerie Boyd of Naples (left) and Keenan Baldwin of Tampa (right) to our Board. Valerie is a community and political leader, holding appointments from three governors, including chairing the South Florida Water Management District. She has also chaired and served on many state and national environmental sustainability commissions. Keenan is a fifth-generation Tampa native with a diverse range of experience in investment management, real estate, hospitality, and technology. He is also the owner of a 11,441-acre working ranch in south-central Florida. Read more »

The Community Foundation of Broward elected Juliet Murphy Roulhac as its Chair. Roulhac is the Director of Corporate Philanthropy and Community Engagement for Florida Power & Light Company and an attorney with 25+ years of business litigation and appellate experience. "I believe in the power of local philanthropy to tackle big challenges and make lives better in Broward." Read more »

United Way of Broward County President/CEO Kathleen Cannon has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve of Atlanta Miami Branch. In this role, Cannon will provide economic information to the district Bank's president and head office directors. The information is used in discussing monetary policy options and making discount rate recommendations. Read more »