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Nonprofit News
November 2023
Thanks for being a part of Central Florida Foundation's community, First name / friend!
 
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Find First You Talk on your favorite podcast platform!
 
WINTER PARK COMMUNITY GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT
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Thank you to every organization that took the time to apply for our 2023 Winter Park Community Grants. Congratulations to this year's grantees!
 
Aeras Foundation
Focus: Digital Equity
Project: An expansion of the facility's lab and overall capacity, with a goal of improving digital equity, including access to broadband, not only to more individuals but also local nonprofits.
$25,000
 
The Mustard Seed of Central Florida
Focus: Adequate Home Furnishings
Project: Partnering with Winter Park Housing Authority to ensure those who are receiving rent assistance also are provided adequate home furnishings.
$15,000
 
Ideas for Us
Focus: Food Insecurity
Project: Creation of a dynamic community garden to address access to fresh produce while also improving healthy living practices, physical activity and community cohesion.
$10,000
Thank you to our whole nonprofit community!
 
NONPROFIT SEARCH NEWS
Reminder: Annual Updates
 
Your Nonprofit Search profile is incomplete unless all of these items have been updated and current!
✔ Impact Section
✔ Recent 990s/Audits/Financial documents
✔ Current fiscal year information for the year 2023
✔ Unexpired State Charitable Solicitations Permit
✔ Current Board Chair and Term
✔ Director's and Officer's Insurance (if you have it)
✔ Board Attendance Spreadsheet (template in Resources section)
✔ Review Overview and Management section to be sure that all information is current
 
We are here to help. If you have questions, we recommend you watch our brief video below on how to complete your annual updates. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Susan Ponce, our Community Investment Coordinator, at sponce@cffound.org. 
 

 
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NONPROFIT OPPORTUNITIES
 
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APPLY FOR THE NEXT LEARNING COHORT
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Now Accepting Applications!
 
Because of the many changes nonprofits have faced over the last three years, it is important to pause and dedicate time to focus on what matters most: your organization’s capacity and impact.  
All Orange County-based nonprofits (or nonprofits whose majority of clients are Orange County, FL residents) that were founded prior to 2020 are invited to apply for Empowering Good!
 
The Edyth Bush Institute, in partnership with Orange County Government, invites you to apply to Empowering Good – a 6-month cohort-style learning journey that combines online self-paced modules, in-person workshops, live virtual sessions, and the support of a qualified, experienced coach to help your nonprofit reach new heights.
 
The program educates nonprofit leaders in five (5) key areas of learning: Impact Measurement, Financial Management, Risk Awareness, Telling Your Story & Fundraising.
 
For key program dates and eligibility & documentation requirements, visit: https://empowering-good.org
 

 
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MICROSOFT 365 NONPROFIT GRANT
 
. With the Microsoft 365 grant, eligible nonprofits can get Microsoft 365 Business Premium free for up to 10 users and discounted pricing of $5.50 (USD) per user/month for additional users.
 
*Central Florida Foundation is not in any way associated with this opportunity.
 
MORE RESOURCES
 
Ever have a question and you're not sure who to ask on the Central Florida Foundation Team? Let's fix that!
 
Nonprofit Search Questions
Susan Ponce
Community Investment Coordinator
 
General Grant and MyGrant Questions
Alissa Mahadeo
Community Investment Manager
 
Press Releases and General PR/Communications Questions
 Laurie Crocker
Director of Marketing & Communications
 
 
 

 
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