THE TRUSTEES EMERITI OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY welcome you to the
Celebration of Philanthropy 2015 recognizing
Philanthropic Leadership and the
Community Foundation's 30th Anniversary
Connecting those who give with those who need.
Thirty years ago, the Community Foundation of Collier County was launched with $300,000 and dreams of building a constant, growing source of funds for special community needs. Now, as we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we are proud to be a leading foundation with $86 million in assets and record grantmaking of $77 million that has helped thousands of people. But we are more than the numbers. We are an organization of dedicated donors and staff who work to improve the quality of life in Collier County‌forever. Join us. Start a fund and build your legacy. Use our one-of-a-kind research tool at cfcollier.guidestar.org to get details about every nonprofit organization in Collier County. Change the life of a student by funding a scholarship. Participate in the BIG events like Power of the Purse, Turtles on the Town and Give Where You Live 30. Attend one of our Donor Spotlights and learn more about the many, many grants that we generate‌for good.
Welcome to the Celebration of Philanthropy 2015! The Trustees Emeriti Committee of the Community Foundation of Collier County and the Naples Daily News are delighted to sponsor this event which embodies the Foundation’s mission—to improve the quality of life in our community by connecting donors to community needs and providing leadership on critical community issues. The Trustees Emeriti are dedicated to this mission and collectively represent over 188 years of service as board members for the Community Foundation. When we served as board members, the Trustees Emeriti were instrumental in making decisions that changed our community for the better—forever. We have helped direct millions of dollars to nonprofits that successfully serve the unmet needs of Collier County residents. We have seen the growth of this organization from its founding in 1985 with an endowment of $300,000 from Don Franke and Bill Oberhelman to a respected, vibrant and successful community leader with assets of $86 million and the power of $77 million since our inception. As the Community Foundation enters its 30th year, we anticipate that it will continue to pursue its goals of growth in assets, growth in grantmaking, growth in donor services and growth in community impact. Today, the Trustees Emeriti applaud four extraordinary honorees that you will meet today. We know that you will be inspired by their stories and their dedication to improving the quality of life in the place that they call home. We encourage every one of you to be part of the force that is the Community Foundation of Collier County. Through your gifts, your established funds, your endowments, your time spent serving on committees and your attendance at events like the Celebration of Philanthropy, the Power of the Purse, and the Women of Initiative Awards, you help our Community Foundation support the causes that help make Collier County the very best place to live and work. Dottie Gerrity & Tom McCann Chair & Vice Chair, Trustees Emeriti Committee
Welcome Dennis M. Brown Chair, Board of Trustees
A Legacy of Service Brad A. Havemeier Trustee Emeriti
The Next 30 Years Eileen Connolly-Keesler President/CEO
Honoring Philanthropy and Philanthropists Dottie Gerrity & Tom McCann Chair & Vice Chair, Trustees Emeriti Committee
Robert C. Cosgrove Award Jerry F. Nichols
Harvey Kapnick Award St. Matthew’s House
Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy Award The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
Excellence in Civic Leadership Award The Rotary Club of Naples Presented by the Naples Daily News
Celebrating 20 Years of Service Mary George Vice President of Community Grantmaking
Onward! Eileen Connolly-Keesler President/CEO
It Was 30 Years Ago Today… Many of you knew Don Franke and Bill Oberhelman. They were the consummate givers and, throughout their lives, made a commitment to a host of Collier County organizations. In 1983, Don Franke incorporated the Naples Area Foundation and, then, teaming with Bill Oberhelman, acquired nonprofit status for the Foundation in 1985. (To put that into context: in 1985, Ronald Reagan was sworn in for a second term, the song “We Are the World” topped the charts and the first compact disc was introduced as “the” way to listen to music.) Our name was changed to the Community Foundation of Collier County, and in just six months, the Board had built an endowment of $300,000 to be, as Don Franke described it, “a constant—and growing—source of funds for special community needs.” For the next 28 years, board members, committee members, staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to build the Community Foundation of Collier County into the prominent and trusted organization that it is today. Many gave freely of their financial resources, time, ideas, and their boundless energy. Today, we have over 500 funds totaling more than $86 million in assets. Ten years ago, we were giving out roughly $1.8 million a year in grants; in 2013-2014, we distributed nearly $1.3 million in one month alone! Growth in assets; growth in grants; growth in service; growth in impact: these have been the cornerstones of our work in the past year. And, this work has been fueled by a spirit of collaboration with donors, nonprofit colleagues and key community players. On many fronts, the Community Foundation has moved from grantmaker to agenda-setter—assessing the vital needs of Collier County residents, educating existing and potential donors about the nonprofits that are meeting those needs most effectively, and supporting those nonprofits through a grantmaking process that values opportunity for all. Onward to even greater growth…for good…and forever.
Community Foundation of Collier County 2014-2015 Board of Trustees Dennis C. Brown: Chair Jennifer B. Walker: Chair-Elect Deborah L. Russell: Secretary Mary Lynn Myers: Treasurer Alan M. Horton: Immediate Past Chair Eileen Connolly-Keesler: President/CEO T. Robert Bulloch Christine R. Flynn John D. Fumagalli Laird Grant Groody Patricia A. Jilk Mary Beth Johns Kim Ciccarelli Kantor Kathleen Kapnick
Kathleen L. Kircher William D. Lange Suzanne Lount Brian V. McAvoy Marsha Murphy John F. Sorey, III Mario Valle Harold L. Zink
Trustees Emeriti Ann E. Berlam Jane Billings Dolly Bodick Christopher P. Bray Dennis C. Brown, ex officio* Cornelius P. Cacho Joe B. Cox Alison K. Douglas Jeffrey R. Erickson Linda C. Flewelling Marion T. FortĂŠ Dottie A. Gerrity* J. Dudley Goodlette Kevin C. Hale Brad A. Havemeier* Mana Holtz Alan M. Horton Thomas E. Ingram Frank L. Klapperich, Jr.*
William Laimbeer, Sr. James B. Lancaster L. Bates Lea Linda R. Malone Ramiro Manalich Thomas D. McCann* J. Richard Munro John M. Passidomo* Alan D. Reynolds James T. Rideoutte Ned R. Sachs* Thomas G. Schneider Michael J. Schroeder* Beverly A. Smith* Duane Stranahan, Jr.* William E. Thomas Gordon R. Watson Joanne S. Wyss
In Memoriam Henry P. Albrecht H. Bartley Arnold Eleanor D. Cosgrove Robert C. Cosgrove Mary C. Dearholt Donald T. Franke Rembrandt C. Hiller C. Gordon Jelliffe Harvey Kapnick Melvin D. LaFrenz
Phyllis M. Landes John R. Larson Anthony M. Franco Dr. William C. Merwin John S. Nagel Roy G. Neumann Edwin J. Putzell, Jr. Judith deF. Taves George R. Wallace III
*Members of the Trustees Emeriti Committee
Corporate and Media Partners We thank our corporate partners for their support of the Community Foundation of Collier County and their commitment to investing in the well-being of our citizens and our entire nonprofit community. The Foundation’s experience and expertise regarding local needs helps corporations develop charitable programs consistent with their field of interest. The Foundation is also equipped to help implement new ideas like scholarship programs or other efforts that connect with a corporation’s philanthropic plan. BMO Private Bank Bond, Schoeneck & King Ciccarelli Advisory Services è Bella Magazine Gulfshore Insurance Gulfshore Life JPMorgan Chase Life In Naples Northern Trust The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Wasmer, Schroeder & Company WGCU Public Media
A special thank you to the Naples Daily News— Celebration of Philanthropy 2015 sponsor and sponsor of the Excellence in Civic Leadership Award
Previous Honorees Robert C. Cosgrove Award Honorees 1994 • The Honorable Ted Brousseau 1995 • Edwin H. Bower 1996 • Henry & Betty Albrecht 1997 • Mother Annie Mae Perry 1998 • Beverly A. Gifford 1999 • Pat Barton 2000 • Edwin J. Putzell, Jr. 2001 • Dr. William & Nancy Lascheid 2002 • Cornelius “Pat” Cacho 2003 • Dr. Samuel & Mary Ann Durso 2004 • Trustees of the Naples Children & Education Foundation & Naples Winter Wine Festival 2005 • Barbara Widman 2006 • Ellin Goetz 2007 • Isabel Collier Read 2008 • Carolyn & Roy Neumann 2011 • Geraldine Martin 2012 • William Laimbeer, Sr. 2013 • Lavern Norris Gaynor 2014 • Reverend Stephanie Munz Campbell Harvey Kapnick Award Honorees 2004 • Shelter for Abused Women & Children 2005 • Fun Time Early Childhood Academy 2006 • Collier Health Services, Inc. 2007 • Greater Naples Leadership 2008 • Boys & Girls Club of Collier County 2011 • The Leadership Collier Foundation 2012 • Naples Zoo 2013 • First Book – Collier County 2014 • Champions for Learning Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy Award Honorees 2008 • The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club 2011 • Gulfshore Insurance, Inc. 2012 • Wasmer Schroeder & Company, Inc. 2013 • Preferred Travel of Naples, Inc. 2014 • Arthrex, Inc.
Robert C. Cosgrove Award The Robert C. Cosgrove Award recognizes individuals who represent devotion to human values, families and the overall well-being of our community. To me, being philanthropic is sharing my blessings with those in need and showing concern for others which, for many of us, begins with the sharing of ourselves as volunteers. Before I had the ability to financially support organizations, I donated blood over several decades for a total of 22 gallons. Sharing my passion to provide children a safe place and provide them educational opportunities is why I’ve been involved as a volunteer for 40 years: in the classroom, through fundraising or serving on the Board for both Junior Achievement and the Boys & Girls Club. Thanks to the opportunity to have a successful insurance career, I have also been able to endow organizations with financial resources. I’m very proud to be associated with these organizations that enrich the lives of children and adults alike with education and healthcare opportunities. These organizations include Junior Achievement, Boys & Girls Club, Hodges University, Hope HealthCare Services, David Lawrence Center, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, Golisano Children’s Hospital and the Community Foundation of Collier County. It’s been a privilege to be engaged and help these organizations meet the needs of our community. Jerry F. Nichols
Harvey Kapnick Award The Harvey Kapnick Award recognizes a nonprofit that has distinguished itself by exemplifying program excellence. Being engaged in philanthropic work is one the highest and most joyful callings. To face the challenges of poverty, addiction, disease, and prejudice in a community can be troubling. But my faith and spirits are lifted, in the face of society’s worst challenges, by the greatness of those who selflessly give, volunteer, and serve to transform the lives of strangers. At St. Matthew’s House, we have been encouraged by a community that always rallies to meet the needs of our less fortunate neighbors. We are strengthened as servants in other agencies lay aside self-interest to work together with us. Our organization has been blessed by the generosity of our neighbors, businesses, churches and foundations that give to help the lives of those afflicted find transformation and hope. Since we have been “Touching Hearts and Transforming Lives” since 1987, we find the miracles that have resulted are amazing, as those who found hope and healing years ago are now giving back and have joined us as donors and co-laborers in this high calling. Vann R. Ellison President/CEO
Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy Award The Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy Award recognizes an organization that consistently helps support our community by making intelligent use of its own strengths and social capital. Since 1947, The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce has been advocating on behalf of the business community to foster a healthy business climate in Collier County. The Chamber’s mission is, “To make Collier County the best place in America to live, work and visit.” The Chamber partners with many organizations to sponsor and promote causes to its membership through its communication platforms, including social networks. Most recently, causes include The Freedom Memorial Project, Farm City BBQ and the Artificial Reef Project. The artificial reef system strikes the perfect balance of positive economic impact, enhances our quality of life through more robust recreational opportunities and helps improve the environment with measurable increases in fish population. The Chamber proudly supported the Reef Deployment Ceremony and the Blessing of the Reefs. In addition, The Chamber is a corporate member of the Leadership Collier Foundation, a 501(3) organization that offers leadership programs and has 1,300+ alumni. These programs build a broad-based network of community leaders who themselves raise funds for worthy causes and contribute to the betterment of the community. John S. Cox President and CEO
Excellence in Civic Leadership Award The Excellence in Civic Leadership Award recognizes a civic organization whose members’ volunteer service to a program or project in our community has had demonstrable impact. Founded in 1951, The Rotary Club of Naples is the original Rotary club in Collier County. We currently have 109 members. The Club proudly supports Rotary International’s programs, and our members volunteer their time and make contributions to support local charities including Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Child’s Gift of Giving, Dictionary Day, Rotary Camp Florida and Collier Harvest.
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Gift of Life International: We have saved over 50 children. Some traveled to Naples, lived with our members and had successful heart surgeries; others received Club-supported heart surgeries in their country. The Grape Escape: A wine and food event on 5th Avenue South in Naples is held each November. This event funds the majority of our annual charitable contributions and 100% of our members volunteer each year. ongtime members of this community, we appreciate the Meals of Hope: This started with us as Kids Against Hunger and now managed byfor onethe of our members. More 23 million unteers whoiswork tirelessly greater good ofthan Collier meals have been packed. unty. That’s why local volunteer groups are among thetomore Learn2Earn: This scholarship program is designed provide scholarships to graduating seniors and to adults. Since last n 500 nonprofit projects, programs and organizations we July, we have awarded scholarships to 11 students. Twenty seniors will apply this year. The Learn2Earn program is planning nsor each year. to include every Collier County high school and to diversify the fields of study and occupational training.
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THE ROTARY CLUB OF NAPLES
Community Foundation Staff President/CEO Eileen Connolly-Keesler Vice President of Community Grantmaking Mary George Chief Financial Officer Lisette Holmes Director of Donor Services Ann Hughes Marketing Director Craig Jones Donor Information Specialist Marsha Lewis Grant/Scholarship Coordinator Sharon Bayata Accounting Manager Eric Kingsley Events Coordinator Carrie Kreisman
A special thank you to all the members of the Community Foundation staff and the volunteers who have contributed to the success of the Foundation over the last 30 years.
Our Mission To improve the quality of life in Collier County by connecting donors to community needs and providing leadership on critical community issues.
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Here’s to Our Heroes
As longtime members of this community, we appreciate the volunteers who work tirelessly for the greater good of Collier County. That’s why local volunteer groups are among the more than 500 nonprofit projects, programs and organizations we sponsor each year. Please join us in supporting the vital work of The Rotary Club of Naples. Congratulations on receiving the Naples Daily News’ 2015 Excellence in Civic Leadership Award. THE ROTARY CLUB OF NAPLES