Join Us March 3rd for St. Katharine Drexel’s Feast Day!
Mark Your Calendars! On March 3rd, our Church celebrates the Feast Day of our patron saint, St. Katharine Drexel. We joyously pray for and offer the intentions of all of the charitable hearts in our St. Katharine Drexel Society. If you would like to join this spiritual community of loving generosity and ministry-building impact, make your gift today at cfocf.org/foundation. Join us in our prayer to bring Christ’s most beloved Church to the fullness of charity: St. Katharine Drexel, pray for us! Heavenly Father, You are the giver of life and everything we have is a gift from you. You have shown us your infinite generosity by giving us Your son, Jesus Christ. You inspired St. Katharine Drexel to dedicate…
CFOCF Awarded the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency
We are blessed to announce that Candid has awarded the Catholic Foundation the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency. This recognition is a testament of our commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in nonprofit management. The GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency is the highest recognition Candid has to offer. GuideStar is an innovative tool by Candid that collects and presents information about nonprofit organizations. To earn this seal, The Catholic Foundation had to provide detailed information about our goals, strategies, and the impact of our work. This distinction assures our donors and partners of our dedication to upholding the highest standards of integrity in all we do. We are grateful to Candid for once again awarding us the Platinum Seal of…
Thank You Legacy Seminar Participants
January was a busy but impactful month for CFOCF! As a Catholic community, we trust in God’s gift of everlasting life. Our attendees, hosts, and speakers exemplified this beautiful belief at our four January Legacy Planning events, where we focused on how estate planning and charitable giving truly build our Catholic legacy during our lifetime and beyond. We are grateful to our over 80 attendees for sharing these educational and prayerful events with us. Thank you to our speakers: And our hosts: for being dedicated to sharing this message and partnering with the Catholic Foundation. We look forward to more Legacy Events in the Spring. Please visit our Legacy Seminars page to learn more on how to attend.
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…
New Year, New You, New Legacy
As we usher in 2025, take a moment to reflect on all the gifts which He has given us—our family, our finances, and the ministries close to our heart—and safeguard them for generations to come. One of the smartest ways you can start this new year off strong is with an up-to-date estate plan. Here is a checklist to help you create a plan that is practical and aligns with your faith! If you’re in need of an estate attorney, we are blessed to have vetted Catholic estate attorneys on our Planned Giving Advisory Council that can help you create a customized plan and assist you with creating a will or trust. Many offer a FREE one-hour consultation. Learn more at…
The Catholic Foundation Sponsors the Don Quijote Awards
The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida is proud to sponsor the 2024 Don Quijote Awards. Don Quijote is a classic literary character. He is a visionary who sees the world not for what it is, but what it could be. This ceremony recognizes businesses and individuals who demonstrate his visionary and courageous characteristics. Bishop Noonan kicked off the evening with an inspiring invocation about our part in the apostleship legacy. The ceremony continued with a series of performers, an extravagant dinner, and uplifting stories from different organizations attending. The Catholic Foundation is blessed to sponsor and attend the 2024 Don Quijote Awards. Click here to learn more about the ceremony.
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…
Team Members Recognized for 5 Years of Service in The Diocese
Our Team Members, Madelyn Weed, CFRE, CAP® Interim CEO and Susan Diaz, Executive Assistant, receive recognition at our annual Diocese Advent Retreat for their 5 years of exceptional service at our organization. Madelyn and Susan have both played integral roles in advancing our mission over the past 5 years. Through their hard work, they show their commitment to spreading our church throughout the world to its fullness of charity. Before serving as Interim CEO, Madelyn was the VP-Chief Donor Services Officer. The Donor Services team handles Endowment Funds, Donor Advised Funds, and Community Outreach. They are also responsible for organizing events such as our Legacy Seminars and Wine & Wills event. Madelyn has easily integrated into the role of Interim…
Our Team Sponsors Christmas for Refugee Youth Program
The Catholic Foundation is partnering with Catholic Charities to bring joy to refugee children through a special Christmas Gift Drive. Each of our staff members chose a child to sponsor from the Catholic Charities Refugee Youth Program and will ensure that child receives a gift from their Christmas list. The Refugee Youth Program serves refugees up to 18-years-old who recently arrived in the United States with their families. Most refugee families have endured great trauma, as they fled their home for safety here. This drive is a way to extend hope, love, and joy to these families during this Christmas season. In Matthew 25:40, Jesus said “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these…
PGAC Members Tour the New Cristo Rey Orlando High School
In November, our Planned Giving Advisory Council (PGAC) Members gathered at the newly established Cristo Rey High School in Orlando for their 2024 social Advisor event. The members got an exclusive tour of the school, showcasing the various facilities that Cristo Rey will provide. Cristo Rey High School is a unique educational institution that provides students from lower-income households with access to higher education. The school’s innovative model ensures students succeed by combining rigorous academics with real-world work experience. Students at Cristo Rey attend classes four days a week, with Fridays reserved for internships. These internships offer students invaluable experience and the opportunity to develop essential everyday skills. In addition to academic and work-related resources, Cristo Rey will offer a…