The relationship between nonprofits and their donor partners is an evolving collaboration. Sometimes charitable organizations need more than money, such as time or talent. At times, they need treasure in the form of financial contributions.
Finding that balance helps nonprofits and benefactors each meet their goals and build lasting relationships. The recent South Florida Business Journal’s Corporate Philanthropy Roundtable explored efforts of the region’s leading employers and charitable organizations to create success for each.
Now in its fifth year, the event was held in partnership with accounting and advisory firm BDO, automotive distributor JM Family Enterprises, and online retailer and web service provider, Amazon, and held at the offices of United Way Miami.
Panelists included:
- Chad Buschell, area executive director, ALSAC/St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Eastern Florida and Puerto Rico;
- Alfredo Cepero, assurance market leader, BDO;
Lisa Davis, director, community impact, JM Family Enterprises; - Norie Del Valle, chief impact officer, United Way Miami;
- Joan Gonzalez, senior executive director, American Cancer Society, Miami;
- Fernanda Jorgensen, executive director, Philanthropy Miami;
- Richard Kelly, COO, Make-A-Wish Foundation;
- Brett Rose, board chair, Memorial Health System,
- Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital;
- Michelle Shirley, CEO, Be Strong International;
- and Deborah Spiegelman, CEO, Miami Children’s Museum.
Moderator Danita DeHaney, president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, launched the conversation by asking about participants’ recent successes…
