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Making a Difference: How Do You Know?

Moderator: Joanne E. Cohen VP, Philanthropic Services

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida

Lauren Paver President, Board of Directors

Barb Wenger Grants Leadership, Co-Chair

A Giving Circle … • Asks donors to pool their funds

• Gives away resources such as money and time

• Educates members about philanthropy and issues in the community

• Includes a social dimension

• Engages members in volunteering in the giving circle or with

nonprofits

• Maintains their independence by not affiliating with any one particular charity

Angela Eikenberry (2005)

About Impact Austin

Mission We cultivate the collective wisdom and strength of women to transform ourselves and our communities through philanthropy.

Vision We unlock the potential of our communities when we help women achieve their full philanthropic capacity.

By the Numbers: • Founded in 2003 • Founding President retired 2010 • Reached 500 members in 2008 • 446 members in FY2018 • Invested $6.4M+ via 76 grants

• Program Grants • Catalyst Grant • Social Innovation Grant

• Independently operated: • Executive Director, FTE • Operations Coordinator, PTE

• Technology: • Grants management: migrating from

Apricot to Survey Monkey Apply • Membership: Salesforce

About Women’s Giving Alliance

Mission Inspiring women to be strategic philanthropists and investing in the lives of women and girls in Northeast Florida. Vision Collective, strategic philanthropy creates a strong, vibrant community where women and girls lead healthy, enriching lives, and contribute their full potential to make Northeast Florida a robust region to live, work, and play.

By the Numbers: • Founded in 2002 • Serves the 5 county area

surrounding Jacksonville, FL • 473 members in 2018 • $6,004,079 in total Grantmaking as

of 10/31/18 • Grants range from $5K-$150K;

Average is @ $100K • An initiative of The Community

Foundation for Northeast Florida, which provides staffing, support and advice

Spheres of Influence

• Grantees

• Collective Giving Group

• Individual Members

• Community at Large

Transforming Grantees – The Nonprofits, Their Leaders & Clients

“At ever stage of history, when we’ve had a problem that needed to be solved, Impact Austin has been there to provide the funds to innovate and the support and empowerment to do so. You’ve made a tremendous difference in the trajectory of our organization and the lives of thousands of youth.” -Mary McDowell CEO, LifeWorks

Collective Giving Group

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RESEARCH

EDUCATION ADVOCACY

SINGLE GRANT FOCUS AREA

GRANTS

The Wave of WGA Influence is Crushing Poverty

POVERTY

• Community Convenings

• Evaluation Team visits & reports

• ENews articles • Social Media

campaign • Video Vignettes • Impact Report

Media Recognizes Impact Goes Beyond $

Catalyst for Women Launching a Legacy of Giving

Allison Bacon Founder Impact 100 Chicago

Nancy Word International Philanthropist

Meeta Kothare Managing Director of Sustainability & Social Innovation @ University of Texas Austin

Influencing the Community at Large

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Mental Health Issues

RIPPLE EFFECTS IN THE COMMUNITY

JCCI STUDY

OTHER PHILANTHROPISTS INVEST

FLORIDA FUNDING

INCREASES

LESS MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA

WRAP AROUND SERVICES

CHANGED JUSTICE SYSTEM

How do we know? • People tell us

• Impact Team documented what we DID

• Numbers • Stories/anecdotes

• PLAN for influence

• RECOGNIZE what we did

• DOCUMENT

• PUBLICIZE

• REPEAT

Dreaming Big & Bold Strategic Priorities & Goal Statements

Growth + Sustainability

Fully support our mission with a $1M annual budget by

2021

People + Partners

Our members and leadership will reflect the diverse

perspectives of women and those we serve in Central

Texas

Stewardship + Engagement

Develop programs and partnerships to propel members along their

philanthropic journey, in order to address critical

community needs

How will we measure whether we’ve achieved our goals and delivered on our mission & vision?

Contact Us

Lauren Paver President, Board of Directors

Barb Wenger Grants Leadership, Co-Chair

Joanne Cohen VP, Philanthropic Services

lauren.paver@gmail.com

barbwenger@gmail.com

jcohen@jaxcf.org

Q & A

#WeTheWomen2018