Forever Forward
by The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
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Meet the New Chair, Richard Sisisky
Meet the New Chair, Richard Sisisky
About this podcast
The Community Foundation takes you behind the scenes with some of Northeast Florida's greatest changemakers, telling the stories of how philanthropists and nonprofits have shaped the communities we call home.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 27 episodes
- Meet the New Chair, Richard Sisisky · 8 min · Season 3 Episode 1On January, 1, Richard Sisisky began a two-year term as chair of the Board of Trustees of The Community Foundation. In this episode, Richard sits down with The Community…
- Building Philanthropy for a Better Florida · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 15In this episode of Forever Forward, Isaiah M. Oliver, President of The Community Foundation, sits down with Ashley Dietz, President and CEO of the Florida Philanthropic Network…
- New Insights on a Critical Partner in Affordable Housing · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 14In this episode, we dive into a new report on community development corporations (CDCs)—co-funded by The Community Foundation, Jessie Ball duPont Fund, and United Way of…
- Getting It Done Locally with CFLeads · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 13What role can community foundations play in solving the challenges facing their communities – beyond important contributions of grant funding? In a new episode of our podcast…
- What's Next for Philanthropy in a Shifting Landscape · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 12In this episode of the podcast, TCF President Isaiah Oliver joins two national leaders whose work has shaped philanthropy at every level—from grassroots communities in the rural…
- Next Generation Philanthropy with 21/64 · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 11In our May Donors Forum, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Weaver Philanthropic Initiative with guest, Robyn Schein, senior consultant at 21/64, a national leader on…
- 11 Trends in Philanthropy with Tory Martin and Michael Layton · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 10This spring, The Community Foundation partnered with the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy to discuss their recent report, 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2025, at our…
- A Conversation with Carol Alexander, TCF Trustee and Community Leader · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 9Learn more and sign up for email updates at jaxcf.org
- Heirs Property: Tackling a Silent Barrier to Home Ownership · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 8Over the past nine years, The Community Foundation has made over $1.6 million in grants to foster inclusive prosperity across Jacksonville as part of our key leadership…
- Making Jacksonville an Arts Destination · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 7Isaiah Oliver talks with Marsha Hatcher about her work, how she's helping emerging artists in Jacksonville, and what it means for her to be selected for the Ann McDonald Baker…
- Urban Forestry · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 6The term “urban forest” may sound like an oxymoron. But the newest episode of our podcast, Forever Forward, offers insights into why it’s an aspiration rather than a…
- 20th Anniversary of the Eartha M.M. White Fund · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode of Forever Forward, community stewards Gregory Owens and Cleve Warren sat down with TCF’s Vice President of Civic Leadership, Wanda Willis, to discuss the Eartha…
- Women's Giving Alliance - Over 20 Years Serving Women and Girls · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 4Learn more and sign up for email updates at jaxcf.org
- Connecting Across Differences: A Conversation with John Inazu · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 3John Inazu is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St Louis. His latest book is “Learning to Disagree: The Surprising…
- Black Philanthropy Month: Dr. Gail Christopher · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 2August is Black Philanthropy Month, a time to celebrate the ways that Black communities give their time, talent, and treasure. Dr. Gail Christopher is a past Senior Advisor and…
- One Year In: Reflections with Isaiah M. Oliver · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 1In our first episode of Season 2, TCF President Isaiah M. Oliver sits down with TCF Board Chair Michael DuBow to reflect on his inaugural year as President of The Community…
- 60th Anniversary Presidential Conversation · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 10TCF President Isaiah M. Oliver led a conversation former Presidents Nina Waters and Andy Bell to talk about the past, present and future of The Community Foundation during a…
- Bonus Episode: Isaiah M. Oliver · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 9In the last episode of our first season, Nina Waters sits down with Isaiah M. Oliver, the new president of The Community Foundation. Isaiah tells the story of his journey to…
- Spreading Joy: Nancy and Gary Chartrand · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 8Nancy and Gary Chartrand are well-known names in our community. Their philanthropy has made a positive impact on many important nonprofits in our area. But not everyone knows…
- Bridging Differences: Cindy Edelman · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 7Cindy Edelman is a dear friend, a former chair of our board of trustees, and a champion for public education. I’ve been privileged to work with Cindy for more than two decades in…
