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Connecting people, resources and needs through philanthropy. In Paradise for Good. We welcome you and invite you to learn more about the Community Foundation.

The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys was created in 1996 to help make paradise more so—to support and enhance the quality of life here, in every possible way. It does so by providing uniquely effective ways for concerned members of the community to bring financial assistance to the many charitable organizations that serve the community’s varied needs— and whose work adds to the rich, living content of our lives here. Join us, in partnership with other benefactors and nonprofit organizations, as we turn plans and high hopes into living realities.

10/12/2026

⌛️Time to Sign up for Leadership Success Academy! Spots are filling up. If you are a nonprofit leader or board member, this practical training is for you.

Learn from nonprofit leaders and experts with decades of experience as they lead sessions on governance, financial oversight, fundraising, board development, Florida nonprofit requirements, succession planning, and long-term sustainability.

📅 October 27–28
📍 REEF Ocean Exploration Center, Key Largo
💲 $140 for both days or $75 for one day. Lunch included.
👥 Group discounts available for three or more participants.
🛏️ Bayside Key Largo might have a few rooms left at the special room rate for LSA attendees. Call Bayside at 305-451-4450 between 7:00AM-3:00PM and ask for LSA room rate.

Session Leaders:

⭐️ Dr. Susanne Woods | Provost and Professor of English Emerita at Wheaton College and Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University of Miami, with extensive nonprofit board and leadership experience.

⭐️ Leah McDermott | Vice President of Policy and Programs at Florida Nonprofit Alliance and a nonprofit professional with more than 25 years of experience in governance, leadership development and nonprofit policy.

⭐️ Kevin Trapani | CEO of The Redwoods Group and Executive in Residence at Elon University’s Martha & Spencer Love School of Business.

⭐️ Kate Banick | Executive Director of Good Health Clinic and a nonprofit leader with more than 25 years of experience.

⭐️ Stephen Higgins, CFRE | President, CEO and Co-Founder of Carter Global, an international nonprofit consulting firm specializing in fundraising, governance and organizational planning.

⭐️ Elizabeth Brown | President and CEO of the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys, with nearly 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, fundraising and program development.

⭐️ Liz Wooten | President of Connect For More, specializing in nonprofit capacity building, board engagement, organizational development and strategic planning.

Register at cffk.org/LSA

10/08/2026

Today is DAF Day!

Your donor-advised fund can help turn a nonprofit’s plans into something tangible that will make lives better for people in the Keys: healthy food on the table, a summer camp adventure, or a stable place to live.

Recommend a grant today to a nonprofit you care about. If you’re looking for ideas, the Community Foundation can help you find local opportunities that reflect your interests.

Curious about opening a DAF? We can help you explore whether one fits your giving goals.

Have a DAF with another provider? You can support eligible Florida Keys nonprofits through that fund, too.

What will your DAF do?

Contact us: [email protected] | [email protected]

10/07/2026

🎉Congratulations to Lisa Kost, the Florida Keys Volunteer of the Week, and to Growing Hope Foundation at Grimal Grove! 🙌

The annual Unsung Heroes Celebration is sponsored by Lower Keys Medical Center with marketing support provided by The Keys Weekly Newspapers.

"Lisa has been part of the Grimal Grove story long before it carried that name, witnessing the decline of the property and supporting its rebirth when rehabilitation began in 2013. After Hurricane Irma devastated Big Pine Key in 2017 and nearly wiped out the Zebra Longwing butterfly population, Lisa stepped forward to help restore one of the Keys’ most iconic species. Around the same time, Lisa also joined the Growing Hope board, helping guide the organization through difficult periods with steady leadership and devotion to its mission."

Thank you for your volunteer service, Lisa!
Learn more and at cffk.org

10/06/2026

🎖️ATTN: Nonprofit leaders and board members: Leadership Success Academy is back October 27–28 in Key Largo.

Join the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys for two days of practical training on governance, financial oversight, fundraising, board development, Florida nonprofit requirements, succession planning, and long-term sustainability.

This year’s sessions will be led by nonprofit leaders and experts with decades of experience:

⭐️ Dr. Susanne Woods | Provost and Professor of English Emerita at Wheaton College and Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University of Miami, with extensive nonprofit board and leadership experience.

⭐️ Leah McDermott | Vice President of Policy and Programs at Florida Nonprofit Alliance and a nonprofit professional with more than 25 years of experience in governance, leadership development and nonprofit policy.

⭐️ Kevin Trapani | CEO of The Redwoods Group and Executive in Residence at Elon University’s Martha & Spencer Love School of Business.

⭐️ Kate Banick | Executive Director of Good Health Clinic and a nonprofit leader with more than 25 years of experience.

⭐️ Stephen Higgins, CFRE | President, CEO and Co-Founder of Carter Global, an international nonprofit consulting firm specializing in fundraising, governance and organizational planning.

⭐️ Elizabeth Brown | President and CEO of the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys, with nearly 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, fundraising and program development.

⭐️ Liz Wooten | President of Connect For More, specializing in nonprofit capacity building, board engagement, organizational development and strategic planning.

📅 October 27–28
📍 REEF Ocean Exploration Center, Key Largo
💲 $140 for both days or $75 for one day. Lunch included.
👥 Group discounts available for three or more participants.
🛏️ Bayside Key Largo has a special room rate for LSA attendees. Call Bayside between 7:00AM-3:00PM by Oct. 11th for the special rate: 305-451-4450 (ask for LSA room rate)

Register at cffk.org/LSA

10/05/2026

What will your DAF do?

Help children get the meals they need? Support coral restoration? Give older adults a place to connect?

📆 October 8 is DAF Day, a national day of action to increase awareness, adoption, and grantmaking through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs).

❓️What is a DAF?
It's a charitable giving account held at your Community Foundation (or another financial institution) that lets you:
🔵 Make a tax-deductible contribution now and recommend grants to nonprofits over time
🔵 Streamline your giving and stay organized in one easy-to-manage account
🔵 Turn assets *like appreciated stock* into tax-beneficial giving
🔵 Grow your philanthropy and support the causes you care about, whenever the moment strikes
🔵 Give together with other local fundholders to increase your impact

If you have a fund at the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys, contact us to recommend a grant or talk through local opportunities that match your interests.

Curious about opening a DAF? We can help you explore whether one fits your giving goals.

Contact Elizabeth at [email protected] or Hannah at [email protected].

10/01/2026

🎉Congratulations to Kim Koch, the Florida Keys Volunteer of the Week, and to MERC - the Monroe Emergency Reserve Corps! 🙌

MERC is the volunteer organization that supports Monroe County Emergency Management - Florida Keys.

The annual Unsung Heroes Celebration is sponsored by Lower Keys Medical Center with marketing support provided by The Keys Weekly Newspapers.

"Kim has served as President of MERC, the Monroe Emergency Reserve Corps, since its founding in 2018 following Hurricane Irma, when the need for trained emergency volunteers became clear. Under her leadership, MERC has provided preparedness classes, supported Monroe County Office of Emergency Management, and participated in county planning sessions, emergency drills, shelter operations, food bank support, and flood response after Ian. Kim not only coordinates these efforts but also serves alongside other volunteers."

Thank you for your volunteer service, Kim!
Learn more and at cffk.org

09/29/2026

⏰️ATTN Nonprofits! Grant Applications must be in by ✨️NOON✨️ TOMORROW, September 30th‼️

The Community Foundation’s 2026 In Paradise for Good Grants are open to nonprofits based in or serving Monroe County, FL.

Our panel of grant reviewers is made up of local residents from up and down the Keys, and with many areas of expertise. Your application should help reviewers understand what you plan to do AND what you hope will be different because you did it.

❓️Questions❓️Just reach out! We're here to help. [email protected] | 305-292-1502

For more information, visit cffk.org/grants.
To apply online go to cffk.org/grantsportal.

09/27/2026

💙 GIVING FOR GOOD | Supporting su***de prevention in Monroe County

A grant from the Aaron Davis Broadaway Su***de Prevention Fund will support the Guidance Care Center’s su***de prevention programs and training in Monroe County.

Fundholders Billy Davis and Miki Yaras-Davis established this Designated Fund at the Foundation with a clear and lasting purpose, relecting their commitment to helping people in our community find support when they need it.

Su***de Prevention Awareness Month is a time to remember those we have lost, support those affected by su***de, raise awareness, and encourage anyone who is struggling to reach out.

Connection is a powerful resource for su***de prevention. Every conversation matters, and even a small act of kindness can make a difference.

🩵💜 Together, we are stronger. 💜🩵

Help is available 24 hours a day:

📞 Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Guidance/Care Center Mobile Response Team: 305-434-7660, Option 8

📷 Pictured: Hannah Edwards of the Community Foundation; fundholder Miki Yaras-Davis; Maureen Kempa Dunleavy, executive director of the Guidance/Care Center; and fundholder Billy Davis.

***dePreventionMonth

09/25/2026

Thank you to First State Bank for sponsoring Florida Keys Nonprofit Day!🙌

First State Bank’s support allowed the Florida Keys Funders Alliance to host this year’s event at Faro Blanco Resort Marathon Florida Keys, Curio by Hilton, with professional space, technology and logistical support already in place. That meant our teams could focus on the program, and attendees could focus on learning and connecting.

More than 130 nonprofit professionals representing 59 organizations joined us for practical training, a closer look at the nonprofit sector’s economic impact and meaningful conversations with colleagues from across the Keys.

The feedback has been fantastic, and FSB helped make that experience possible.

Florida Keys Nonprofit Day is presented by the Florida Keys Funders Alliance, a collaboration of the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys, Ocean Reef Community Foundation and United Way of Collier and the Keys - Monroe.

09/24/2026

🎉Congratulations to Willow Kessel, the Florida Keys Volunteer of the Week, and to Keys Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium! 🙌

The annual Unsung Heroes Celebration is sponsored by Lower Keys Medical Center with marketing support provided by The Keys Weekly Newspapers.

"Willow is a dedicated young environmental and marine science professional who has supported Mote Marine Laboratory’s mission of coral reef restoration and research since early 2025. From coral husbandry and restoration material construction to invertebrate collection and coral microfragmentation, her skills have grown quickly, making her an integral part of our volunteer team. Working closely with Staff Biologist Kelly Logan, Willow now helps train artificial intelligence to identify coral and fish species from routine monitoring images."

Thank you for your volunteer service, Willow!
Learn more and at cffk.org

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300 Southard Street Ste 201
Key West, FL
33040

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13052921502

Website

http://www.cffk.org/

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