Introducing 'Giving Forward' With Nina Waters Forever Forward podcast

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This spring, The Community Foundation partnered with the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy to discuss their recent report, 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2025, at our Donors Forum programs for regional grantmakers. In this episode, we invited our guests to share their insights with Wanda Willis, Vice President of Civic Leadership. The conversation starts with Tory Martin, Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships at the Johnson Center. Then we turn to Michael D. Layton, PhD, who dives into one of the 11 trends that we know well here at The Community Foundation – collective giving. Learn more and sign up for email updates at jaxcf.org…

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A Conversation with Carol Alexander, TCF Trustee and Community Leader 49:18

9 weeks ago49:18

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Heirs Property: Tackling a Silent Barrier to Home Ownership 43:35

13 weeks ago43:35

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Over the past nine years, The Community Foundation has made over $1.6 million in grants to foster inclusive prosperity across Jacksonville as part of our key leadership initiative, Supporting Neighborhoods. One of the stand-out areas of investment has been a body of work we call “heirs property,” led by local nonprofit partners including the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). It’s a critical component for building wealth in underserved neighborhoods, and The Community Foundation has made multiple grants to support it in Duval County and now in Nassau County. The data is impressive: In the past four years, LISC has invested more than $1 million in resolving heirs property issues, and the work has successfully preserved or stabilized more than $29 million in real estate. Our guests from LISC – Kristopher Smith, Community Development Program Officer, and John Sapora, Housing Resiliency Program Officer, join James Coggin, TCF Senior Director of Grantmaking and Impact Investing, to tell us more about this work. Learn more and sign up for email updates at jaxcf.org…

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Making Jacksonville an Arts Destination 17:59

19 weeks ago17:59

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Isaiah Oliver talks with Marsha Hatcher about her work, how she's helping emerging artists in Jacksonville, and what it means for her to be selected for the Ann McDonald Baker Art Ventures Award. Learn more and sign up for email updates at jaxcf.org

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Urban Forestry 17:29

22 weeks ago17:29

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The term “urban forest” may sound like an oxymoron. But the newest episode of our podcast, Forever Forward, offers insights into why it’s an aspiration rather than a contradiction. In this episode, Isaiah Oliver sat down with Anne Coglianese, Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Jacksonville, and Valerie Feinberg, Executive FUSE Fellow, to learn how their work is helping protect our region from the impacts of climate. Learn more and sign up for email updates at jaxcf.org…

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20th Anniversary of the Eartha M.M. White Fund 26:09

29 weeks ago26:09

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In this episode of Forever Forward, community stewards Gregory Owens and Cleve Warren sat down with TCF’s Vice President of Civic Leadership, Wanda Willis, to discuss the Eartha M.M. White Legacy Fund. The endowed fund has made more than $1.3M in grants since it was created by the sale of Eartha M.M. White’s nursing home, and is celebrating its 20th anniversary here at The Community Foundation. Both Owens and Warren have led grantmaking from the fund from the very beginning, and in this podcast, they share their stories about Eartha White and what they’re proudest of, looking back on 20 years of grants. Learn more and sign up for email updates at jaxcf.org…

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Women's Giving Alliance - Over 20 Years Serving Women and Girls 23:13

34 weeks ago23:13

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Connecting Across Differences: A Conversation with John Inazu 14:09

37 weeks ago14:09

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John Inazu is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St Louis. His latest book is “Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect.” Inazu spoke at Donors Forum in September, and continued the conversation with Wanda Willis, VP of Civic Leadership. Learn more and sign up for email updates at jaxcf.org…

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Black Philanthropy Month: Dr. Gail Christopher 24:24

40 weeks ago24:24

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August is Black Philanthropy Month, a time to celebrate the ways that Black communities give their time, talent, and treasure. Dr. Gail Christopher is a past Senior Advisor and Vice President of the WK Kellogg Foundation -- and she's also a friend and mentor to Isaiah Oliver, TCF President. Dr. Christopher visited Jacksonville to speak at our August Donors Forum celebrating Black Philanthropy Month. Now, we’re expanding on that conversation here on our podcast with a conversation between Isaiah Oliver and Dr. Gail Christopher. Learn more and sign up for email updates at jaxcf.org…

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One Year In: Reflections with Isaiah M. Oliver 21:12

43 weeks ago21:12

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In our first episode of Season 2, TCF President Isaiah M. Oliver sits down with TCF Board Chair Michael DuBow to reflect on his inaugural year as President of The Community Foundation. In July 2023, Isaiah moved with his wife and four children to Jacksonville to become the third president of The Community Foundation. Over the past year, he has tirelessly immersed himself in the community. He has engaged with donors, nonprofit leaders, community leaders, and business leaders. He has explored many areas of our region, from the Historic Eastside to Amelia Island. Tune in to hear Isaiah's reflections on navigating a new city, building new relationships, and what's ahead for TCF. Learn more and sign up for email updates at jaxcf.org…

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60th Anniversary Presidential Conversation 28:58

1 year ago28:58

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TCF President Isaiah M. Oliver led a conversation former Presidents Nina Waters and Andy Bell to talk about the past, present and future of The Community Foundation during a celebration of our 60th anniversary. Learn more and sign up for email updates at jaxcf.org

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Bonus Episode: Isaiah M. Oliver 26:43

2 years ago26:43

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In the last episode of our first season, Nina Waters sits down with Isaiah M. Oliver, the new president of The Community Foundation. Isaiah tells the story of his journey to Jacksonville -- how he came into community leadership in Flint, MI, how he fell in love with the work of community foundations, and why he and his family decided to make Northeast Florida home. Learn more and sign up for email updates at jaxcf.org…

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Spreading Joy: Nancy and Gary Chartrand 27:22

2 years ago27:22

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Nancy and Gary Chartrand are well-known names in our community. Their philanthropy has made a positive impact on many important nonprofits in our area. But not everyone knows their whole story. In Episode 8 of our podcast series, which looks back on our work as we approach our 60th anniversary next year, I sit down with Nancy and Gary to talk about what inspires them to give back through The Community Foundation. I hope you'll tune in to hear: How Nancy and Gary first came to Northeast Florida through Gary's career at Acosta Why their family has focused on K-12 education, early childhood education and social and emotional health in their philanthropy How they're engaging their children and grandchildren in learning the joy of giving I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Learn more and sign up for email updates at jaxcf.org…

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Bridging Differences: Cindy Edelman 37:13

2 years ago37:13

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Cindy Edelman is a dear friend, a former chair of our board of trustees, and a champion for public education. I’ve been privileged to work with Cindy for more than two decades in my role as president of The Community Foundation. Cindy was a visionary leader in the 10-year Quality Education for All Initiative, and she has never wavered in her support for public education since then. In Episode 7 of the Giving Forward podcast, “Bridging Divides,” we talk about our journey in community philanthropy over two decades, including: Why The Community Foundation approaches using our voice to advocate for change in a time of political and social division The benefits of giving through The Community Foundation – even when donors also have a private foundation The “most beautiful gift” she’s ever received – the Cindy Edelman Excellence in Teaching Fellowship I hope you’ll enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Learn more and sign up for email updates at jaxcf.org…

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Homecoming: Michael Meyers 31:41

2 years ago31:41