LETTER FROM
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR
munity.
Together, we are changing our world—our com
n of Collier County
For the past 27 years, the Community Foundatio
ry philanthropic
has been in a unique position to serve as the prima
unity. In 2012, the
resource for donors and nonprofits in our comm
strategic plan which
Community Foundation’s board launched a new
several years on strategic
will more sharply focus its efforts over the next
problems in identigrantmaking and providing leadership to help solve
fied areas of community needs.
ed by change. Not
As we reflect on this past fiscal year we are inspir
n of Collier County gone through
only has the Community Foundatio
community continues
many changes—growing and evolv ing—but our
es and thank ful we can share them
these chang
to change as well. We are grateful to be a part of
with you.
tion of Eileen Connolly-Keesler as our new
One major change this past year has been the reten
12 years as CEO of the Oshkosh, Wisconsin
President and CEO. Following a most successful
ry 1, 2013. Her proven leadership and thorough
Community Foundation, Eileen joined us on Janua
tiona l. More important ly, she has continually
knowledge of Community Foundations are excep
of the community and to energize people to supdemonstrated the abilit y to understand the needs
port those needs.
as Acting CEO from May through December of
We want to thank Mary George, who operated
g CFO from May through September of 2013, as
2012, and Wendy Horton, who operated as Actin
and capable staff for sustaining our forward progwell as the Community Foundation’s committees
not have accomplished these substantial results
ress. Without their leadership and support, we could
during fiscal year 2013:
• 25 new charitable funds created, bring ing our
total number of funds to 451
• $6,929,783 million in contr ibutions
• $9,458,218 in grants distr ibuted
nt
support of our wonderful organization. The curre
Final ly, I want to thank you for your continued
owed to the many previous Trustees and other
Board of CFCC recognizes the debt of gratit ude
n such a major contributor to the strength of our
principal supporters who have made the Foundatio
leadership.
community. It is our commitment to sustain that
Thomas D. McCann
Chair, Board of Trustees
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