Foundation News | September 2019
Civic Leadership
Joe Fernandez named Foundation interim president and CEO
We're pleased to announce that Joe Fernandez, a regional president of BNY Mellon Wealth Management and Foundation board vice chair, will also voluntarily serve as interim president and CEO of The Miami Foundation. We've partnered with executive search firm, Isaacson, Miller, to lead the search for a full-time president. For details on the process and to share your thoughts, visit MiamiFoundation.org/CEOSearch. 
Photo credit: (above) Robert Holmes Photography; pictured: (above, right) Joe Fernandez.
Will you host a My Miami Story conversation? Join in on Oct. 15th

As 2020 approaches , there are some big topics on the table, including upcoming elections, the Census and our climate. What issues are you following? Where are we as a community? Let's talk, Miami-Dade. Sign up to host a My Miami Story conversation on October 15th . Hundreds of residents are on board. Everyone's invited, and we'll send you everything you need. Sign up today! 
Pictured: A 2017 My Miami Story conversation hosted by Miami-Dade County Public Libraries .
Miami Fellows Class XI launches with 16 emerging, local leaders

Since 1999, our Miami Fellows program has fostered a new generation of leaders.  Class XI brings together 16 emerging champions, from nonprofit directors to attorneys and community visionaries, who are committed to doing more. Marte Siebenhar , a Class VIII alum, shares how the experience shaped her leadership journey .
Pictured: Miami Fellows Class XI
Community Investment
Twenty-two nonprofits share more than $200K to serve Miami-Dade's LGBTQ community

The LGBTQ Community Fund , in partnership with the National LGBTQ Task Force , supports programs and advocacy work to improve quality of life for Greater Miami's LGBTQ residents. This year, 22 local nonprofits will share more than $200,000 to advance their work, many serving the most vulnerable populations.
Pictured: Equality Florida, a 2019 grantee
Philanthropy
Donors and nonprofits step up to support relief, rebuilding after Hurricane Dorian

As the Bahamas and affected communities recover post-Dorian, there are a number of efforts underway to get much-needed relief on the ground, including The Smile Trust, Mercy Corps and Catholic Relief Services. We've also activated our Hurricane Relief Fund for any long-term recovery or resilience needs. We invite you to help.
Pictured: The Smile Trust and a group of volunteers load up supplies for the Bahamas; via WLRN .
Read Worthy
Have a story to tell?
We're always looking for people and organizations that do great work in our community. If you have a story or know one we should highlight, email  Ana Mantica . 

Correction: A photo in the August Newsletter story, "National Task Force donates $206K to support Miami-Dade's LGBTQ community," misidentified the Task Force's executive director, Rea Carey. Our apologies for the mistake.
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