The Catholic Foundation Partners With Winter Park-Based F4 Wealth Advisors To Create A Milestone Philanthropic Educational Partnership to Inspire Giving in Central Florida
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National Security Industry Executive With More Than 50 Years of Experience joins The Catholic Foundation Board
Press Contact: Rafael Gerena Director of Communications rgerena@cfocf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL – March 30, 2021 The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida is pleased to announce that Randall Scott, a national security and defense industry executive dedicated to improving Catholic education, has joined the board of directors, which is comprised of lay leaders, clergy and religious members throughout the nine-county area of the Diocese of Orlando. Mr. Scott’s appointment reflects The Catholic Foundation Board’s commitment to diversity in Central Florida and marks the first time the board has a representative from every regional deanery in the diocese. The Catholic Foundation board is committed to diversity in areas including geography, gender, age, profession and ethnicity. The Catholic Foundation’s board members…
Be nimble. A Disciples’ Way of Life.
Many years ago, there were t-shirts made with the sentiment that all we needed to learn in life we had learned in kindergarten. While that may not be completely true, there are some lessons we learn early which can guide us throughout our life. One popular nursery rhyme is an example of this, Jack Be Nimble. This traditional nursery rhyme dates back to 18th century England. The origin of this nursery rhyme related to a famous English pirate, Black Jack. Jumping over candlesticks or ‘candle-leaping’ was traditional in England, mostly practiced in the markets and fairs. It was believed to be a good-luck sign to successfully clear the candle without extinguishing the light. When we look for direction or guidance…
You Can Make An Impact With An Endowment Fund
Endowment Funds are a beautiful way to create a legacy and make a lasting contribution ensuring your favorite Catholic ministry continues to evangelize to future generations! By establishing an Endowment Fund, you will provide a perpetual source of annual income for a Catholic organization or ministry. A distinct benefit of establishing a Fund with The Catholic Foundation is that your fund grows in socially responsible investments which are 99.5% compliant with your Catholic values. You can establish an Endowment Fund with a minimum contribution of $20,000 which can be made with a donation of cash, IRA rollover, appreciated stocks/assets, etc. This donated amount forms the principal (corpus) which is permanently endowed to ensure the long-term financial health and support of…
Family Legacy Gift Honors The National Shrine
The Centlivre Family When Brent and Lisa Centlivre began their estate planning, they knew that they would want to leave a legacy gift in their will to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, to honor this sacred space that has meant so much to their family. For Brent, the journey to that decision started more than a quarter-century ago. As he was embarking on his career with Disney, where he recently celebrated his 25th anniversary, he began to attend Mass at the Shrine. Brent’s parents are devout Catholics, and he has fond memories of the Shrine when his parents would come to visit him when he moved to Orlando, and they would attend Mass…
Local Entrepreneurial Scientist Brings Expertise To The Catholic Foundation Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. Robert Kryger, a physics professor and entrepreneurial scientist, has been appointed to The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida’s board of directors where he will share his business, technical and parish-life expertise. He joins a board comprised of lay leaders, clergy and religious members throughout the nine-county area of the Diocese of Orlando. The Catholic Foundation’s board members represent diverse professional fields of expertise and are leaders in their parishes and communities around the diocese. “We are grateful to Dr. Kryger for his willingness to share his talents and expertise in furthering the mission of The Catholic Foundation throughout the Diocese of Orlando,” said J. Thomas Chandler, Chairman of The Catholic Foundation. Professionally, Dr. Kryger has worked…
St. Katharine Drexel: American Foundress, Religious, Heiress, and Philanthropist
St. Katharine Drexel: American Foundress, Religious, Heiress, and PhilanthropistNovember 26, 1858—March 3, 1955 St. Katharine Drexel By: Sister Maria Teresa Acosta, SCTJMA member of The Catholic Foundation board, the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, and Executive Assistant to Bishop John Noonan & Fr. John Giel, Vicar General & Chancellor of Canonical Affairs. The second American-born saint to be canonized in the Catholic Church was also born into one of the most elite, yet charitable and philanthropic, families in the United States in the mid-1800’s. Born Catherine Mary Drexel in Philadelphia on November 26, 1858, St. Katharine was the second child of investment banker Francis Anthony Drexel and Hannah Langstroth. When Hannah died five weeks after…
Local Philanthropy Expert Earns Chartered Advisor In Philanthropy® Designation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We are pleased to announce that Janet Caramello, Director of Philanthropy at The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida, has earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) professional designation from the Richard D. Irwin Graduate School of The American College of Financial Services (ACFS). Janet is the second person on staff to earn the CAP® designation, joining our President & CEO, Kimberlee Riley, CAP®. The ACFS is the nation’s largest nonprofit educational institution devoted to financial services holding the highest level of academic accreditation and its faculty represents some of the foremost thought leaders in their profession. The CAP® program provides the knowledge and tools needed by professionals in the nonprofit and financial services fields in order to…
Local Philanthropy Expert Elected To Board Of International Stewardship Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We are pleased to announce that Marta Sweeney, Vice President and Chief Community Services Officer of The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC). ICSC is an international organization committed to Christian stewardship as a way of life to strengthen local communities. It shares resources, best practices, and hosts an annual conference promoting philanthropy throughout the Catholic Church. As a member of the ICSC board, which includes clergy and lay leaders, Marta is providing ICSC with organizational guidance and oversight and is a member of the Conference Planning Committee that is currently organizing ICSC’s annual conference this September in Orlando. “It is an honor…
The Importance of an Ethical Will (Legacy Letter) and How to Create One
Ethical wills, unlike legal wills, are not written by a lawyer; they are written by you. Also called legacy letters, these memorable keepsakes for your family or friends include life lessons, values, blessings, and hope for the future. Usually written by grandparents to their grandchildren and parents to their children, these legacy resources should be part of every person’s estate planning and can be read while a person is living or also after death. For Catholics hoping to transition their Catholic values and traditions to future generations, they are invaluable. Barry K. Baines, author of Ethical Wills: Putting Your Values on Paper, advises not to wait. In his book, he shares that as soon as you articulate your values, you…