PGAC Q&A with Joshua Black
Joshua BlackParishioner at St. Margaret MaryLife Insurance Sales ExecutiveHUB International Florida Life insurance, long term care, disability, retirement, and financial discussions are extremely complex, and each family is different, therefore this kind of planning should not be transactional. I aim to build a lifelong relationship with each client, tailoring the strategy as their needs change. This allows me the opportunity to really get to know family members at a much deeper level, so I am truly invested in their best interests. WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE WORK YOU DO AT HUB International Florida? It is rewarding for me to know that my clients can sleep at night, knowing that their families are protected and financially secure in the event…
The New CAP® Cohort 2023
The new cohort of the 2023 Central Florida Chartered Advisor (CAP®) in Philanthropy Study Group is launched! CAP® is a designation earned from The American College of Financial Services after the successful completion of three graduate level courses and exams. The cohort engages in monthly meetings which help bring the curriculum to life through multi-sector and multi-discipline discussions about work experiences of existing CAP®s and cohort members as well as the opportunity to engage with Central Florida philanthropists and national experts on philanthropy. F4 Wealth Advisors and ShuffieldLowman and The Catholic Foundation provide operational support while The Catholic Foundation also provides partial scholarships for Catholic professionals and ShuffieldLowman and Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation also support Study Group through grants to…
New PGAC Leadership
Darrell DeVaney Our new Chair of the Planned Giving Advisory Council, Darrell DeVaney, was one of our founding Planned Giving Advisory Council members. He was raised in the Orlando area, graduated from the University of Florida and dove straight into the financial planning and investment management industry. After helping clients navigate the bursting of the technology bubble, the financial crisis and housing meltdown, Darrell learned a lot about behavioral finance and the flaws of the investment industry. The formation of F4 Wealth Advisors is the result of this experience and the desire to create a client centric firm with dynamic investment advice, financial planning and technology. F4 Wealth Advisors has offices in Winter Park, Florida and helps individuals, families, foundations…
Emmaus Blessing
Bishop Noonan recently blessed the Emmaus Independent Living Community for Retired Priests on the grounds of San Pedro Spiritual Development Center in Winter Park. The Catholic Foundation gathered with other founding donors and The Diocese of Orlando Staff to welcome and celebrate with the new residents. When completed, Emmaus will have a dozen units available for retired priests to live in fellowship with one another. Thank you to all of the generous donors and supporters for working to bring Emmaus to fruition.
Walking by Faith
Walking by Faith “for we walk by faith, not by sight… Therefore, we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home or away.” 2 Corinthians 5:7,9 The start of a new school year challenges us to face the unknown, especially when we are in an unfamiliar school or classroom. In these times, our faith assures us that everything will work out despite the unknowns. Whether in one of our Catholic schools or a public school, administrators, teachers and students can all rely on their faith to create a fertile and comfortable environment for learning. Our Catholic faith instructs us that when we walk by faith, we are not walking alone, we have the Holy Spirit with us. The gifts…
WPGC Grant Applicants
Members of The Catholic Foundation and the Women’s Philanthropic Giving Circle (WPGC) visited Samaritan Village, Harbor House, Central Florida Diaper Bank and The Pregnancy Center of Sanford. These nonprofits, serving women in our diocese, are finalists for WPGC grants which are intended to help ministries serve and strengthen families in our community. The WPGC will hold a Pitch Party for these finalists in September and grant awards will be announced in October.
Bishop Parkes Celebrates Anniversary
Bishop Stephen Parkes from The Diocese of Savannah celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood at Most Precious Blood Parish in Oviedo. Bishop Parkes was the founding pastor of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Oviedo and is the founding spiritual director of The Catholic Foundation board of directors. He was the pastor of Annunciation Catholic Church when he received the call in 2020 to serve as bishop for the Diocese of Savannah. To honor his call to the episcopacy, The Catholic Foundation established the Bishop Stephen D. Parkes Endowment for Catholic Campus Ministry where he served for many years. This endowment supports campus ministries across our diocese and specifically on the UCF campus, Eucharistic-centered retreats and…
Industry Spotlight: Concord Advisory Group
Our strategic partners at Concord Advisory Group compare the S&P 500 to salaries in professional sports in their June 2023 Market Highlights. Click the image below for the full report!
The Knights of Columbus Council 6125 Are Helping To Support Our Retired Priests
The Rockledge Knights of Columbus Council 6125 Grand Knight Tony Spadafora announced donations totaling $17,833 at their annual awards dinner on June 22, 2023. The Catholic Foundation was honored to accept a gift for the Council’s support of Emmaus, the new independent living community for retired priests at San Pedro Spiritual Development Center. Additional recipients of the Council’s charity included St. John the Evangelist, Divine Mercy and St. Mary’s Church and School, as well as organizations serving individuals with disabilities, behavioral health issues and those precariously housed or facing financial instability in Brevard County. Thank you Knights of Columbus, we’re humbled by your continuous support to our Diocese.
Welcome New Planned Giving Advisory Council Members
Please help us welcome Colleen Duris and Josh Black, our newest members of The Catholic Foundation’s Planned Giving Advisory Council (PGAC). Colleen is a Parishioner of Blessed Trinity-Ocala, and the first member of the council to represent the Northern Deanery of the diocese. Josh is a parishioner at St. Margaret Mary, and is the first ever insurance professional to serve on the PGAC. The PGAC is a group of charitable gift and estate planning professionals dedicated to the mission and vision of The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida (CFOCF). The CFOCF and the PGAC members provide educational and networking opportunities to support Central Florida professionals, incorporating distinct services that will help clients realize their goals, and connect them to resources…