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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
Q & A
#WeTheWomen2018