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PHILANTHROPY

CFI seeks to inspire philanthropy for the vitality of the Island community. We can help you define and fulfill your charitable goals by establishing a donor-advised fund, agency fund or joining a community of donors through the Community Impact Fund or 100+ Women Who Care programs. Learn more at Ways to Give.

ISLAND LEADERSHIP

CFI aims to identify and nurture the next generation of Island Volunteer Leaders. The Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Program is one such initiative launching each January. We also serve as a hub for inspiring volunteerism, annually hosting a Volunteer Expo and producing an Island Volunteer Directory with over 50 organizations. Visit the Volunteer Directory.

COLLABORATION

Strengthening the nonprofit sector is at the forefront of our collaboration efforts through regular trainings and capacity building grants. CFI also engages and coordinates coalitions and cross-sector collaborations to identify community solutions Community Resiliency, Positive Aging Initiative and Nonprofit Capacity Building.

CFI Highlights Community Impact Fund Progress and Announces Disaster Reserve
 

Pictured following the Charitable Foundation of the Islands’ Community Impact Fund event are representatives from several grant partner organizations. Back row (from left): Christine Hungeling, Children’s Education Center of the Islands (CECI); Bill McDowell, Dean, Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship, Florida Gulf Coast University; Sue Van Oss, Communications Manager, Saint Michael and All Angels Church; Paula Friedman, Committee Member, Sanibel Art Hop; and Mark Bole, FGCU AIN Hub for Innovation and Design. 

Front row (from left): Andrea Miller, Sanibel Recreation Center; Bana Kiankhooy, Board President, Children’s Education Center of the Islands (CECI); Arlene Mowry, Board Member, Community Housing & Resources (CHR); Dolly Farrell, Executive Director, Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI); Maria Espinoza, Executive Director, FISH of SanCap; Denise Dillon, Marketing and Events Coordinator, Sanibel Recreation Center; and Bob Moore, President, SanCap Resilience. 

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The Charitable Foundation of the Islands is a public grant-making charity serving the Islands of Sanibel and Captiva (SWFL) as described in Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN # 27-4027791).

Mission & Impact

Inspiring Philanthropy, Leadership and Collaboration for the vitality of the Island community.