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Faces of Philanthropy: Wendy A. Mara
Faces of Philanthropy: Wendy A. Mara Wendy A. Mara Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Ormond Beach Board & PGAC Member St. Katharine Drexel Society Attorney I began my career in education, teaching high school Language Arts in 1993. From 1996 to 2006, I served at Father Lopez Catholic High School, where I developed a deep connection to students and our Catholic community. In 2006, I left the classroom to attend law school, beginning a new chapter in my professional journey. For the past 15 years, I have practiced law, focusing on Family Law and Elder Law, areas that allow me to serve individuals and families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. It is a privilege to…
Faces Of Philanthropy: Jeannette Eddy
Faces of Philanthropy: Jeannette Eddy Jeannette Eddy, CAP St. James Catholic Church Director of Philanthropy I was born and raised in Miami, attended Florda State University for undergrad, and then spent a good chunk of time living in Boston, Massachusetts. While in Boston, I worked at the WGBH Educational Foundation (Boston’s public television and radio station) and helped grow the Planned Giving and Endowment programs for the station. Now, I’m able to help do the same at The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida. Besides spending time with my family and three kids, I enjoy cooking, the arts, lake life and traveling. Fun fact, I met my husband while on vacation in Egypt! Faces of Philanthropy Q & A with Jeannette…
Market Highlights from Our Trusted Partner The Concord Advisory Group, Ltd.
The Foundation utilizes Concord Advisory Group as our trusted partner for investment management services. The Foundation’s investment programs serve our partner organizations to provide annual income and financial wellness and serve individual donors to meet their philanthropic aspirations and legacy goals. Concord is an Investment Advisory Group focused on faith-based nonprofit services by providing strategic advice to staff, our Investment Committee, and our Board of Directors to improve the performance of our investment services. The Foundation’s investment services include endowment funds, donor advised funds (DAFs), and reserve funds, each with their own targeted performance strategy. Concord has more than thirty years of experience assisting their partners in managing the balance between spending policy and corpus growth while navigating the challenging…
Faces of Philanthropy: Karen Monteleone
Faces of Philanthropy: Karen Monteleone Karen Monteleone Most Precious Blood Catholic Church Chair, Board of Directors WPGC Member St. Katharine Drexel Society Member Karen is an accomplished board and nonprofit executive with extensive experience building relationships that ensure organizations excel in their missions, especially during times of significant change. For nearly two decades, Karen has worked with a diverse range of community leaders, C-suite executives, and other influential volunteers to help advance the goals of the institutions they serve. In 2023, Karen started Transform Governance LLC, a consulting practice that works with organizations to maximize board performance by conducting comprehensive governance assessments and providing strategic counsel to leadership. Before starting her own practice, Karen served as Assistant Vice President for Board…
CFOCF Trivia: How Well Do You Know The Catholic Foundation?
Think you’re a Foundation expert? Test your knowledge and grow in mission with us! Get to know CFOCF through this quick trivia challenge! When was The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida established? What is the name of the growing series of CFOCF short videos on YouTube? Who is the current Chair of the Board of Directors? Last year, how much was available for distribution from our endowment funds to support parishes, schools, and ministries? Click here to learn more about The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida.
Faces of Philanthropy: Darrell DeVaney
Faces of Philanthropy: Darrell DeVaney Darrell DeVaney St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church PGAC Past Chair DAF Fundholder St. Katharine Drexel Society Member I’m the Co-managing principal at 55 North Private Wealth and have been in wealth management for 26 years. My wife Katie and I have 3 children ages 18, 16, and 8. So that should tell you I still have many more working years ahead of me! We founded 55 North to help individuals and families navigate the complexities of their wealth, with a heavy emphasis on taxable investors. Leaning into charitable and philanthropic planning over the past several years made the Catholic Foundation and Planned Giving Advisory Council a natural fit to help grow my knowledge and influence….
Faces of Philanthropy: Diana Garcia
Faces of Philanthropy: Diana Garcia Diana Garcia St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Founding WPGC Member I am the Development Manager at Catholic Charities of Central Florida. I have been in my role for nearly three years. My journey with the beautiful family of the Diocese of Orlando began in 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, when I joined The Catholic Foundation. I served through the Donor Services team as the Legacy Gifts and Grants Manager, where I gained valuable experience in donor stewardship, planned giving and managing gifts of non-cash assets. I was also proud to be part of the launch of the Donor Advised Fund program for which we vetted over 300 diocesan and non-diocesan nonprofit organizations and offered our…
Faces of Philanthropy: Madelyn Weed
Faces of Philanthropy: Madelyn Weed Madelyn Weed Corpus Christi Catholic Church President & CEO WPGC Member St. Katharine Drexel Society Member Vivos Christi Society Member I have had the privilege of serving the Church in various capacities since 2001, dedicating my career to advancing faith-based missions through development and donor engagement. I joined The Catholic Foundation in 2019 to lead the newly established Donor Services Team, with a mission to foster a more donor-centered culture. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of launching the Donor Advised Fund program, founding the Women’s Philanthropic Giving Circle, transforming our planned giving efforts into a vibrant legacy planning initiative, and expanding the Foundation’s granting programs. I find great joy in walking alongside donors as…
Faces of Philanthropy: Paul & Gaetana Bosley
Faces of Philanthropy: Paul & Gaetana Bosley Paul and Gaetana Bosley St. Patrick Catholic Church Vivos Christi Society Member St. Katharine Drexel Society Member I have been self-employed for 47 years. Our company, Business Finance Depot, has changed with the times to remain successful. We specialize in providing business financing in the franchise, RV park and glamping industries. I am a contributing writer and speaker and a volunteer for SCORE, a division of the SBA for 15 years. I have served as the volunteer finance chair of St. Patrick’s Church, Mount Dora. I previously served as the finance chair of Assumption Church, Pompano Beach, FL and noticed there was much more planned giving in that parish. Consequently, I initiated an…
Faces of Philanthropy: Lori Tolland
Faces of Philanthropy: Lori Tolland Lori Tolland Prince of Peace Catholic Church WPGC Founding Chair CFOCF Board Member St. Katharine Drexel Society Member Lori Tolland is a dedicated public servant, registered nurse and community advocate. Having served over two decades on Leisure Services board and six years on planning board, Lori now is serving her second term as an elected official. She has been actively involved in church, school and civic clubs, including Prince of Peace Catholic Church, and Father Lopez Catholic High School. Serving others inspired her to become involved with the Catholic Foundation and was blessed with the opportunity to usher in the first Women’s Giving Circle. Lori is a devoted wife of 44 years to Tim Tolland,…