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Our services for individuals, families, and private foundations.

For many donors, having the passion and motivation to improve the lives of others ignites our social conscience and reinforces our personal values, beliefs, and principles. Whatever cause moves you, our team of philanthropic advisors is here to help you build the community you know to be possible through a focused framework for giving.

This is our home. For 40 years we have engaged in meaningful dialogue and developed trusted relationships to steadily improve and enhance this region of southwest Florida. Awareness of issues and needs is the knowledge that informs intentional charitable giving for you and your family.

Rely on us to help you ask questions about how your giving will be carried out, and how your support can have the greatest impact.

Our goal is to transform your values and motivations into long-lasting change for the advancement of our community. 

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For more information, please contact:

Betsy Pennewill, JD
Corporate Counsel
941-556-7152
betsy@cfsarasota.org

Roxie Jerde

Roxie Jerde
President and CEO
941-556-7112
roxie@cfsarasota.org

Legacy Giving: The Ira and Patricia Strauss Fund For Children's Literacy

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January 5, 2021

Masala Giving Circle gives toys, books to Newtown community

December 23, 2020

Community raises more than $2.5 million for Season of Sharing

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