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Collaboratory
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation is now Collaboratory.
Since 1976 the Southwest Florida Community Foundation has been a catalyst for improving the quality of life of all who live and work in Southwest Florida.
The Foundation was created with $500 from First National Bank of Fort Myers by a small group of attorneys, trust officers and community leaders who had the vision and foresight to plan for the future needs of our rapidly growing community.
Web Address
collaboratory.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/collaboratorysocial
Instagram - www.instagram.com/collaboratorysocial/
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/collaboratorysocial/
Twitter - @hicollab
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCHKSUs2eIUKFRJo7oJaMLcQ
Since 1976 the Southwest Florida Community Foundation has been a catalyst for improving the quality of life of all who live and work in Southwest Florida.
The Foundation was created with $500 from First National Bank of Fort Myers by a small group of attorneys, trust officers and community leaders who had the vision and foresight to plan for the future needs of our rapidly growing community.
Web Address
collaboratory.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/collaboratorysocial
Instagram - www.instagram.com/collaboratorysocial/
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/collaboratorysocial/
Twitter - @hicollab
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCHKSUs2eIUKFRJo7oJaMLcQ
Recent News from Collaboratory
The Spirituality of Philanthropy (OFFICIAL)
Foundation: Collaboratory
Check out The Spirituality of Philanthropy (OFFICIAL) at Westin Austin Downtown in Austin on March 13, 2018 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and...more
Foundation: Collaboratory
Check out The Spirituality of Philanthropy (OFFICIAL) at Westin Austin Downtown in Austin on March 13, 2018 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and...more
The Social Innovation Collaboratory
Foundation: Collaboratory
On the second floor of Hughes Hall sits a windowed room plastered with giant diagrams and flow charts. The space serves as one of the more pleasant study rooms in the business school. In addition to...more
Foundation: Collaboratory
On the second floor of Hughes Hall sits a windowed room plastered with giant diagrams and flow charts. The space serves as one of the more pleasant study rooms in the business school. In addition to...more
Southwest Florida Community Foundation announces $5 million gift
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation's Board of Trustees, along with David and Linda Lucas, are providing a $5 million gift for a...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation's Board of Trustees, along with David and Linda Lucas, are providing a $5 million gift for a...more
Cause & Effect: Field trips bring exposure, build community
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
Imagine my surprise when I learned that the Southwest Florida Community Foundation was the destination for a field trip. This one didn't...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
Imagine my surprise when I learned that the Southwest Florida Community Foundation was the destination for a field trip. This one didn't...more
UVa-Wise 'Nest' project gets state grant
Foundation: Collaboratory
WISE — A University of Virginia's College at Wise economic development project will get a share of nearly $234,000 in state Building...more
Foundation: Collaboratory
WISE — A University of Virginia's College at Wise economic development project will get a share of nearly $234,000 in state Building...more
$350000 funding for the inaugural class of LS&Co. Collaboratory fellowship program to accelerate ...
Foundation: Collaboratory
Each year the program tackles different social and environmental ... “Working with LS&Co. changed how we look at innovation by educating...more
Foundation: Collaboratory
Each year the program tackles different social and environmental ... “Working with LS&Co. changed how we look at innovation by educating...more
Construction Begins On New Ft. Myers Midtown Center
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
“naples The Southwest Florida Community Foundation celebrated the beginning of construction on its new Collaboratory facility on...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
“naples The Southwest Florida Community Foundation celebrated the beginning of construction on its new Collaboratory facility on...more
Midtown Fort Myers development begins with 'Collaboratory'
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
It's part of a project spearheaded by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. The City of Fort Myers is helping to fund the more than $10...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
It's part of a project spearheaded by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. The City of Fort Myers is helping to fund the more than $10...more
Gabelli School Recognized for Socially Conscious Business
Foundation: Collaboratory
Gabelli School Recognized for Socially Conscious Business ... This group's initiatives include social justice, social entrepreneurship, inclusion...more
Foundation: Collaboratory
Gabelli School Recognized for Socially Conscious Business ... This group's initiatives include social justice, social entrepreneurship, inclusion...more
Investing in Good Risk
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Case Foundation, Collaboratory
The philanthropy paradigm today has tilted toward risk. ... also shows what happens when philanthropic leaders are allowed to take...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Case Foundation, Collaboratory
The philanthropy paradigm today has tilted toward risk. ... also shows what happens when philanthropic leaders are allowed to take...more
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