BOLD VOICES

We all know the amazing work they do for the animals, but wait until you hear how the Humane Society of Broward County is helping tackle other important issues in the community...in some very creative ways.

Host: Ellen Jaffe

Bold Year-End Giving and Beyond!

Community Foundation of Broward President/CEO Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Foundations BOLD mission to transform our community through focused leadership that fosters collaboration, builds endowment, advances equity and connects people who care to causes that matter.

Guest: President / CEO of Community Foundation of Broward, Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson

Since 1965, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County has been unwavering in its commitment to the well-being of children and their preparation for future success by providing a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences, and hope and opportunity

Hear about the magic they create for Broward's kids, from their Co-CEO and one of their proudest philanthropic supporters:

Guests: Chris Gentile, Co-CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward

http://www.bgcbc.org

To learn how you can create an impact on children and families in Broward with your philanthropy, please visit www.cfbroward.org

Too many residents remain cut off from the power of art and culture programs that can unite, inspire and revitalize our community. The Community Foundation of Broward wants to see art and culture embedded into the DNA of Broward in ways that:

• Ignite creativity, build community pride and identity, and engage all residents.

One example is the Nova Southeastern University Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale. You’ll hear from Bonnie Clearwater, Director/Chief Curator, who discusses arts in the community and the unique ability of the arts to break down barriers and bring people together through shared experiences.

NSU Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale Website: www.nsuartmuseaum.org

Community Foundation of Broward Website: www.cfbroward.org

Pace Center for Girls, Broward

Sara Nunez, Executive Director of Broward's Pace Center for Girls talks about creating BOLD impact for at-risk girls. Since 1992 Pace Broward has served over 8,500 girls throughout Broward County through the academic Day Program and Pace Reach programs. Hear how philanthropy makes it all possible.

This episode will challenge some of the stereotypes you have of people who are homeless. Fran Esposito, Executive Director of Broward Partnership, shares the story of how she changed careers to work in service of others. She also busts some myths about the homeless population and shares some eye-opening statistics about Broward's homeless individuals and families. Finally, she offers stories of hope and bold progress through the work of the Broward Partnership and it's collaboration with the Community Foundation of Broward and other generous local philanthropists.

Guest: Cathy Brown, Director of the Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Cathy Brown provides an overview of the Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence, a new strategic initiative of the Community Foundation of Broward.

The Center for NonProfit Excellence will providing training, grants and other critical resources to help nonprofit professionals and volunteers amplify their charitable organizations’ impact in our community.

The Center's goal is to encourage philanthropy in Broward County by providing resilience and stability to non-profits in the community.

Joe Cox, President CEO of the Museum of Discovery and Science, reveals their bold initiative in creating Broward's Hub for Resilience Education, and how support from the Community Foundation of Broward was instrumental in making the project possible.

Learn more about the Eco-Hub project and the partners who have come together to bring it to life:

Learn more about MODS:

Jonathan Allen shares the legacy of his Father, attorney W. George Allen, the man responsible for filing the lawsuit that resulted in desegregating Broward County Schools. Jonathan has taken his father's model of community service to heart. As a Philanthropy Parter with the Community Foundation of Broward, he's not only a Board Member, but also has created four Funds, each dedicated to different causes. Listen for the fascinating history that led Jonathan to where he is now, and how he is creating his own lasting legacy of bold impact on the community he loves.

In this episode, our host Ellen Jaffe speaks with Steve Hudson about the incredible vision for the future of Huizenga Park, his family's history and impact in our community, the Hudson family's philanthropic legacy, and how he is being bold for Broward.

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Bold Voices is a production of the Community Foundation of Broward.