The Charlotte Community Foundation (CCF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life in Charlotte County, FL. Think of CCF as a savings account for Charlotte Co., with proceeds from our endowed funds distributed as grants for local nonprofits and scholarships. In more technical terms, CCF is a tax-exempt public charity that works with individuals, companies, organizations and advisors to help enrich the quality of life for everyone in our community. Through committed volunteers and a small professional staff, CCF connects people, charitable causes, and permanent capital for community impact.
As it celebrates 20 years of operating as a community foundation in 2024, CCF is under new leadership with Dr. Shelley Strickland as CEO. The Board of Directors and staff incorporated community input to recently develop and approve a new Mission and Vision and define Core Values to guide our work in serving our community going forward.
MISSION: Foster philanthropy across Charlotte County to enhance our community for generations.
VISION: Charlotte County looks to CCF for philanthropic education, impactful grants, nonprofit training, and community leadership.
CORE VALUES (LIVE):
Listen: CCF will listen to the whole county. We will seek first to understand, then be respectful and clear in our responses. We will seek input and foster dialogue as our community’s philanthropic resource.
Intend: CCF will move strategically. We will focus on our purpose as Charlotte County’s permanent source of philanthropic capital and seek to build lasting impact for the long-term.
Value Expertise: CCF will build confidence in its leadership through professional acumen and integrity amongst its board and staff. We will champion excellence in nonprofit practice.
Earn Trust: CCF will strive to be transparent and accountable, seeking to instill credibility and reliability as thoughtful stewards of our community’s philanthropic capital.