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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.
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collaboratory.org
Social Media Links
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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
Social Innovation Collaboratory Info Session at RH
Foundation: Collaboratory
(U/G) Social Innovation Collaboratory Info Session at RH ... Fordham Social Innovation Collaboratory; Email: socialinnovation@fordham.edu;...more
Foundation: Collaboratory
(U/G) Social Innovation Collaboratory Info Session at RH ... Fordham Social Innovation Collaboratory; Email: socialinnovation@fordham.edu;...more
Levi Strauss funds climate change innovations
Foundation: Collaboratory
The Collaboratory is a fellowship programme for entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs who see design and sustainability as inextricably linked...more
Foundation: Collaboratory
The Collaboratory is a fellowship programme for entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs who see design and sustainability as inextricably linked...more
Levi Strauss funds climate change innovations
Foundation: Collaboratory
"LS&Co believes that climate change is one of the most important issues of our time and a ... Circular Systems is a new materials startup that is developing innovative ... Kushagra...more
Foundation: Collaboratory
"LS&Co believes that climate change is one of the most important issues of our time and a ... Circular Systems is a new materials startup that is developing innovative ... Kushagra...more
FutureMakers: SWFL must confront institutional racism, income inequality
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
But then LeSage, the director of social innovation and sustainability for the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, delivered an...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
But then LeSage, the director of social innovation and sustainability for the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, delivered an...more
UB Arts Collaboratory Launches Academic Year Programming
Foundation: Collaboratory
Buffalo, N.Y.—The Arts Collaboratory, an innovative strategic initiative at the ... In addition, a number of off-campus venues, formed in partnership with the creative disciplines at UB as ... A...more
Foundation: Collaboratory
Buffalo, N.Y.—The Arts Collaboratory, an innovative strategic initiative at the ... In addition, a number of off-campus venues, formed in partnership with the creative disciplines at UB as ... A...more
Construction firm turns historic building into community foundation
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
That place is also now home to the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and a new technologically-enhanced space called the...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
That place is also now home to the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and a new technologically-enhanced space called the...more
Creative exploration encouraged at SRES
Foundation: Collaboratory
An idea that was planted at SRES last year has now grown and blossomed into two, state-of-the-art spaces in the main hallway of the...more
Foundation: Collaboratory
An idea that was planted at SRES last year has now grown and blossomed into two, state-of-the-art spaces in the main hallway of the...more
Cause & Effect: Connecting the dots for change
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
A few weeks ago, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation team celebrated its 1,000th community meeting in the Collaboratory. (Photo:...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
A few weeks ago, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation team celebrated its 1,000th community meeting in the Collaboratory. (Photo:...more
How Collective Giving Is Transforming Philanthropy
Foundation: Collaboratory
According to the multi-university research center the Collective Giving Research Group, funds distributed through collective giving in the US tripled between 2007 and 2017, totaling $1.29...more
Foundation: Collaboratory
According to the multi-university research center the Collective Giving Research Group, funds distributed through collective giving in the US tripled between 2007 and 2017, totaling $1.29...more
New incubator opens, with focus on startup leaders
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
“The Southwest Florida Community Foundation is dedicated to bringing people together to solve issues and seize opportunities for the region,”...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
“The Southwest Florida Community Foundation is dedicated to bringing people together to solve issues and seize opportunities for the region,”...more
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