Mission Statement

The Donors Forum of Central Florida is an association that provides members an opportunity to increase the effectiveness of their philanthropy by interacting in a learning environment and exploring local issues and concerns.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the Donors Forum of Central Florida is to promote philanthropy throughout the Central Florida area by:

Values

The Donors Forum of Central Florida:

Programs

The Donors Forum of Central Florida, a membership organization, provides a focal point and clearinghouse for more than 200 Central Florida foundations, corporate giving programs, individual donors, and public funding organizations. The Donors Forum is guided by an Executive Committee and administered by the Rollins College Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center.

Donors Forum Executive Committee

Patty DeYoung, Darden Restaurant Foundation  (Chair)
Mark Brewer, Community Foundation of Central Florida
Margot Knight, United Arts of Central Florida
David Odahowski, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation

General Meetings

We invite speakers to present and meetings may include reports on significant community issues to trends in philanthropy and nonprofit management. Meetings also include opportunities for members to share initiatives and priorities and to suggest opportunities for collaborative work.

Resource Library

The Donors Forum has a resource library located in the Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center offices on the second floor of the Samuel B. Lawrence Center, 200 E. New England Avenue, downtown Winter Park. Materials may be loaned to grant makers.

Affinity Groups

Grant makers come together to discuss common issues or programs and create affinity groups as the need arises. For more information about the Donors Forum of Central Florida, please download our Member Benefits.To join the Donors Forum, please download our Membership Application.

For questions about Donors Forum membership or upcoming events, please contact Kforget@rollins.edu or call 407.975.6414.