On January, 1, Richard Sisisky began a two-year term as chair of the Board of Trustees of The Community Foundation. In this episode, Richard sits down with The Community Foundation President, Isaiah M. Oliver, to talk about how he first came to know the Foundation and why he believes in giving back.

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In this episode of Forever Forward, Isaiah M. Oliver, President of The Community Foundation, sits down with Ashley Dietz, President and CEO of the Florida Philanthropic Network, to explore the evolving role of philanthropy in Florida. From collaboration and capacity-building to advocacy, community foundations, and the power of convening in divided times, Ashley shares insights from her unique vantage point at the center of the state’s philanthropic landscape—and why connection, trust, and courage matter now more than ever.

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In this episode, we dive into a new report on community development corporations (CDCs)—co-funded by The Community Foundation, Jessie Ball duPont Fund, and United Way of Northeast Florida—that offers new insights into this critical partner for affordable housing, economic mobility, and neighborhood revitalization. James Coggin, Senior Director of Grantmaking and Impact Investing, is joined by two experts:

• Stan Fitterman, author of the report, who is a housing and community development consultant with over 25 years of experience.
• Paul Tutwiler, CEO of Northwest Jacksonville CDC for over 20 years—spanning five mayoral administrations—and a foundational leader of the local CDC movement.

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