Community Impact
Community Care
Community Care
Caring for our community means being a resource during challenging times. We are proud to respond to Emergency Needs & Disaster Relief and initiatives around Providing Stability, that address Health & Hunger issues, provide care for Animals & the Environment, and assist with Placemaking through housing, transportation, and economic support.
Empowerment & Success
Empowerment & Success
A fulfilling life comes from support, encouragement, wisdom, and experience that guide us to our dreams. We invest in Literacy Support, Student Enrichment, Scholarships & Mentoring, Career Development & Advancement, and opportunities to create Lifelong Connections so that everyone can be empowered to realize their potential.
Belonging & Culture
Belonging & Culture
To have a place or group where you belong inspires passion and creativity. By supporting organizations whose work Bridge Generations and Unites the Community around Cultural Development & the Arts, we are here to help build the community we all want to live in.
Stories of Impact
Loveland Center announces new theater program
Loveland Center announced a new theater day program Thursday, with auditions in September. The day program will be aimed at teaching critical life skills through creativity and the performing…
Child Protection Center Awarded Grant for Mental Health Services
The Child Protection Center, Inc. (CPC) has received a $50,000 grant supporting mental health services for children suffering from child abuse in Sarasota County. This funding has been provide…
Harvest House Brings Trauma Intelligence Training for Staff
Editor's Note: This message was authored by Erin Minor, Chief Executive Officer of Harvest House. Have you ever needed to hit the “reset” button? For us at Harvest House, it was ti…
In the Spotlight
July 1, 2021
The Conversation Starts Locally
Homegrown ideas have a way of catching on far beyond their initial geographies. Consider our region for a moment. Two of the top three selling master planned communities in the nation are he…
Announcements
Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Capacity Building Grants - August Deadline
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Capacity Building Grants (up to $10,000) respond to organizational needs and are designed to help improve a nonprofit's ability to fulfill its mission. Projects should support work in one of the following categories: Fundraising, Leadership, Communication, or Evaluation. Alternately, projects can meet emergency organizational needs that are critical for an organization to continue fulfilling its mission.
Community Impact Grants - August Deadline
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Community Impact Grants (up to $10,000) are designed to address community needs by helping local organizations to transform innovative ideas into new programs and to expand their reach into additional populations.
Community Foundation 101
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Curious about community foundations? Come learn about the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and how it differs from other local private foundations. You'll have a chance to hear from key staff members of our team and learn how to access community and capacity-building resources.
Equity and Access Grants - September Deadline
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Equity and Access Grants ($5,000 - $30,000) support projects that promote equity and access to services amongst populations who face systemic barriers in our community. These grants are an opportunity for the Community Foundation to partner with organizations who are focusing on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access in local, direct service work.
Leveraging Peer to Peer Fundraising for Giving Challenge & Beyond
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Peer to Peer (P2P) fundraising allows your biggest supporters to tell their stories of your organization’s impact and helps to expand your donor network. In this session, you’ll learn strategies for building a strong team of fundraisers and attract new donors and engagement for both the Giving Challenge as well as throughout the year via The Giving Partner. Come prepared with any questions you may have.