Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) - Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Florida

Do you have a holiday tradition that inspires giving and generosity? 💝 CFI Chair Chip Roach and his wife, Nancy, host a "Go-Giver Luncheon" each December. Four generations gather as the youngest family members (ages 1–26) share how they used their $50 Thanksgiving gift to help others. This heartwarming tradition has been fostering philanthropy in the Roach family for over 50 years! It's a great example of inspiring philanthropy, a central tenet of CFI's mission. Share your family’s giving traditions in the comments. Read the full story in our December newsletter issue: https://lnkd.in/eAsExxzt

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands announced that the Pfeifer Realty Group is the presenting sponsor for its Volunteer Expo on Jan. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Community House on Sanibel. Over 40 organizations and community groups have registered to take part. Thank you Mary Ellen Pfeifer and Eric Pfeifer for your incredibly generous donation! https://lnkd.in/eEaUjVTB

Our December Newsletter offers timely updates on several key initiatives including small business support program as well as Leadership Sanibel-Captiva. Check out our latest issue (link below or MyCFI.org/News). Email info@sancapcfi.org if you wish to be added to the mailing list. https://lnkd.in/eAsExxzt

Exciting Announcement: Welcoming Brian Rist to Our Board! We are delighted to announce that Brian Rist has joined the Charitable Foundation of the Islands Board of Directors this month! Brian comes to us with a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to our mission. Brian’s contributions will be invaluable as we work to support and uplift the islands we serve. We are excited to leverage his expertise and insight to further our organization’s mission. https://lnkd.in/ePH8F5EQ

So pleased to create opportunities for community collaboration such as this one with Florida Gulf Coast University. Thank you Aysegul Timur and William McDowell Brian Rist for joining us.

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) is honored and excited to present its third class of the Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Program. Read more about this exceptional class of participants at the link below. https://lnkd.in/e4wAkePp

As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our community of supporters. Your kindness fuels our efforts and inspires us every day. Thank you!

Sanibel and Captiva small businesses are the heartbeat of the Island community. Thank you Gulfshore Business Magazine for featuring CFI's small busness support programs with partners Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. https://lnkd.in/eRPFHDq3

Check out this great resource from a few weeks back—watch the webinar, view the slides, or read the article. It offers three ways to help you, your clients, or your donors strategies for year-end giving.

Thank you Simon Robson from YourVolunTEAM for joining the SanCap nonprofits for a robust discussion on volunteering trends last week as we consider new engagement strategies after a successive number of disruptions. Several great insights were shared but the one that resonated most with the organizations was establishing a community passport for volunteers whereby they could encourage individuals to try new opportunities with other organizations and offer perks, benefits and rewards to do so. Thanks to our partners who are always up to creatively strategizing new ways of partnering! #volunteers #collaboration #nonprofits BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. CAPTIVA CIVIC ASSOCIATION INC Sanibel Community Association Sanibel Public Library Community Housing and Resources Children’s Education Center of the Islands https://lnkd.in/e4y_Ay6Z