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MISSION

To enhance the quality of life in the North Florida community through the promotion and support of charitable giving.

VISION

To serve as an illuminator of community needs while connecting donors to charitable causes they care most to support.

VALUES

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Leadership
We demonstrate leadership through convening donors to learn about community needs and by promoting philanthropy and endowments as a way to help build a stronger community.

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Stewardship
We are dedicated to ensuring the assets and resources entrusted to us are professionally managed to further assist donors in achieving their philanthropic goals.

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Integrity
We earn trust by doing what is right and maintaining high ethical standards.

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Exceptional Service
We strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve.

Our History

  • 1995

    In 1995, members of the Tallahassee Regional Estate Planning Council explored the possibility of establishing a community foundation to serve a portion of the North Florida region.

  • 1997

    In 1997, through the dedication and support of a group of business leaders, the Community Foundation of North Florida was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) and received its first gift.

  • 1998

    In 1998, a volunteer Board of Directors representing a cross-section of community leaders was established.

  • 1999

    In 1999, the Community Foundation hired its first full-time employee and launched the Legacy Society to honor those who entrusted the Foundation with a bequest or planned gift.

  • 2000

    In 2000, with the help of a challenge grant from the Knight Foundation and matching funds from 30 Founding Members, the Foundation was able to open an office and employ additional staff.

  • 2020

    In 2020, the Foundation embarked upon a new strategic plan for charting the next era of community impact.​

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

STRATEGIC PLAN

Our strategic plan serves as a roadmap for our vision of being recognized as an illuminator of community needs while continuing to connect donors to charitable causes they want to support.

STRATEGIC GOALS

Create more significant impact in the community

  • Deepen our engagement with donors and other stakeholders to identify and address community needs.
  • Develop a results focused grant program that engages our donors to have a greater impact in the community.

Enhance organizational capacity to serve our donors and community

  • Optimize resources to enhance our donor services and impact in the community.

Enhance our “donor-centric” brand

  • Engage donors to learn about philanthropic opportunities to address community needs.
  • Engage donors to be collaborative partners with the Foundation’s grant program.
  • Deepen our engagement with community stakeholders.
  • Deppen our engagement with Professional Advisors.
  • Increase our visibility in the community through enhanced marketing and communications.