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Social Venture Partners Tampa Bay Fast Pitch Back in Action
Social Venture Partners Tampa Bay (SVPTB) is part of a global collective of successful professionals who leverage their time, expertise, and resources to develop strong nonprofits in their communities. SVPTB Partners invest their time and talent in innovative nonprofits while actively nurturing their investments with personal guidance and resources.
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Quarterly Art Wall Exhibition Features Creative Clay Artist, Yalanda Speights
This quarter we are featuring Creative Clay artist, Yalanda Speights, on our local art wall.
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Community Foundation Tampa Bay awards ten grants to encourage Economic Mobility opportunities
The Community Foundation Tampa Bay awarded $184,600 to ten local nonprofit projects designed to encourage education beyond high school, foster career-readiness training, and provide opportunities for apprenticeships and on-the-job training.
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Community Foundation Tampa Bay launches Hurricane Ian relief efforts
The Community Foundation Tampa Bay has expanded funding opportunities for nonprofits that have been affected by Hurricane Ian.
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Help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Now that the devastating storm has passed, our communities and our neighbors to the south face the long task of recovery.
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Join Us for Competitive Grant Information Sessions
Please join the Community Foundation Tampa Bay and members of our Regional Councils as we share the details of our annual competitive grants process and ways in which we work with your organizations.
Read MoreExpanded Eligibility Criteria for the Critical Needs List
You may now be eligible for funding through the Critical Needs List.
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The “i’s” have it: Two key topics for client meetings
Inflation, interest rates, income tax, and the IRS are ever-present topics during discussions with your clients. Right now, there’s a lot to talk about, especially related to charitable giving.
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Inherited IRAs: Big headache, or big opportunity?
Don’t be surprised if your clients are walking into your office in a state of bewilderment over something they’ve read recently about the IRS’s distribution rules for inherited IRAs.
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Highly-appreciated stock: If your client missed the ideal window, it’s still not too late to support charity
During a routine check-in meeting, your client casually mentions that the client’s employer, a local company, was just acquired.
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Cryptocurrency: What if your clients own it and you don’t think they should?
Most advisors exercise extra caution when advising clients about cryptocurrency.
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Community Foundation Tampa Bay awards eight grants to increase positive education opportunities
The Community Foundation Tampa Bay awarded $221,966 to eight area nonprofit projects in the area of Positive Education, designed to promote environments that meet students where they are developmentally, and to emphasize a growth mindset in students.
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Extending Our Fundholder Match in this Time of Need
The Nonprofit Needs List continues to grow and evolve.
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Community Foundation Tampa Bay Welcomes Fall Community Fellows
We are excited to welcome three new Community Fellows: Ashley Adams, Logan Jackson and Selina Nadeau.
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New Lower Fees = Maximum Charitable Impact
Our significant growth in assets this past year has enabled our Board of Trustees to lower our annual fees for donor advised funds and family or business foundations.
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Summer legislative updates–and looking ahead to sunsets
On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Back to basics: Reminding clients about wills, trusts, and charitable bequests
August is national Make a Will Month, and the publicity surrounding this designation may prompt your clients to ask you about whether their affairs are in good order.
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Community Foundation Tampa Bay awards eight grants designed to empower women and girls
The Community Foundation Tampa Bay has awarded $209,555 in funding to eight nonprofits for projects designed to empower women and girls.
Read MoreSeasoned Attorney and Planned Giving Specialist Joins Community Foundation Tampa Bay Team
Community Foundation Tampa Bay is pleased to welcome Laurie Valentine, JD to the team.
Read MoreImpact Story – Sun City Center Emergency Squad
Every year the Emergency Squad responds to over 5000 calls for emergency service.
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Community Foundation Tampa Bay awards 11 grants that create a more vibrant community
The Community Foundation Tampa Bay has provided $202,720 in funding to 11 local nonprofits that are working to create a more vibrant community.
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Community Foundation Tampa Bay provides over $1 million in grants to local nonprofits
The Community Foundation Tampa Bay has selected 47 projects from 46 local nonprofits to receive a total of $1,041,646 through its competitive grant process.
Read MoreIntroducing Jerrica Peets, Ph.D., FAAME Project Manager LEAP Tampa Bay College Access Network
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jerrica Peets to our LEAP Tampa Bay team as the new Project Manager for our Florida African American Male Experience (FAAME) grant partnership with St. Petersburg College (SPC).
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Closely-Held Business Interests: High Impact Giving
Over the past two years, the Community Foundation Tampa Bay has helped local businesses gift over $26 Million in closely-held business interest to charity.
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Community Foundation Tampa Bay awards funding to 10 local nonprofits during Mental Health Awareness Month
The Community Foundation Tampa Bay has provided over $200K in funding to ten local nonprofits to increase mental well-being among residents.
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