Philanthropy Southeast

10/22/2024

An inspiring experience now has a name to match – applications are now open for the Janine Lee Learning & Leadership Collaborative!

Formerly the Accelerating Equity Learning Collaborative, this year-long journey inspires and equips leaders to be social change agents who engage with the structural, relational, and transformational conditions of systems change to advance equity and justice within their organizations and communities.

Applications are being accepted now through December 5. You can also learn more by signing up for our informational webinar on November 20.

Janine Lee Learning & Leadership Collaborative

10/03/2024

We've continued to update our list of ways you can support relief and recovery from Hurricane Helene, including recovery funds from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, the North Carolina Community Foundation, and the Greenwood County Community Foundation. If you know of other opportunities not listed, please let us know.

Later today, at 1pm ET, our friends at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy will host a special webinar on Helene relief and recovery. More details are available at the link below.

Philanthropy Southeast is closely monitoring ways members can support communities affected by Hurricane Helene. This post will be updated as more information becomes available. Last ...

09/30/2024

Hurricane Helene has caused dozens of deaths and has left communities throughout the region facing months of rebuilding and recovery.

You can help support these communities by donating to relief organizations on the ground now as well as by supporting community foundation recovery funds that will provide support in the weeks and months ahead.

Visit our blog to learn more about how you can support these communities during this time of incredible need. We're continually posting updates as we learn of more ways to provide support.

Philanthropy Southeast is closely monitoring ways members can support communities affected by Hurricane Helene. This post will be updated as more information becomes available. Last week, H...

09/06/2024

This week’s shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, has left us shocked and devastated. Our hearts are with the community in the wake of this tragedy.

One of our members, the Barrow Community Foundation, has activated a crisis fund dedicated to providing immediate support to organizations that support the people of Barrow County during times of crisis. Contributions to the fund will be dedicated to the recovery of the families, students, and staff affected by this heartbreaking event.

In response to the tragic school shooting at Apalachee High School, the Barrow Community Foundation has activated the Barrow Community Crisis Fund. This fund is dedicated to providing immediate sup…

03/05/2024

In the days since Janine passed, our team has been deeply moved by the words of sympathy, kindness and encouragement we've received from so many of you. We cannot thank you enough for your support during this very difficult time.

Many of you have asked how you can help commemorate Janine's memory. We have set up a board where you can share your words, images and videos – please visit this webpage to share your memories of a woman who meant so much to so many.

Collaborate to create a unique, online memorial. Add memories, photos, or videos; invite others to contribute; visit online anytime and print it out as a book of remembrance.

02/29/2024

We have sad news to share: Janine Lee, Philanthropy Southeast’s president and CEO since 2011, passed away Wednesday evening following a brief illness.

We are extending our deepest sympathies and condolences to Janine’s family. We are doing all we can to support them during this time of great loss.

The warmth of Janine's personality, combined with an unwavering commitment to the Southeast and a steadfast belief in the power of philanthropy, made her one of our field’s most impressive and inspiring leaders. Words cannot convey how much we will miss her.

  I am writing with profoundly sad news. Janine Lee, Philanthropy Southeast’s president and CEO since 2011, passed away Wednesday evening following a brief illness. She was surrounded by ...

02/22/2024

Since sharing the news about Janine, our staff and Board have been deeply moved by the support and response from our members and people throughout the charitable sector.

We know many of you care deeply about Janine and her family during this time. If you would like to send them a note or card, please mail them to:

Philanthropy Southeast
100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2080
Atlanta, GA 30303

We will ensure all messages are delivered to Janine's family. Thank you, so much, for all your thoughts and prayers -- we will provide an update when Janine's family gives us more information to share.

02/21/2024

Last week, our president and CEO, Janine Lee, was hospitalized and is now on medical leave. Our thoughts and prayers are with Janine and her family during this challenging time. Please keep them close to your hearts.

We wanted to let you know about some recent events that have deeply affected our Philanthropy Southeast family. Last week, our president and CEO, Janine Lee, was hospitalized and is now on medical le...

08/28/2023

We are standing in solidarity with the people of Jacksonville and our members there: The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, Jessie Ball duPont Fund and Florida Blue.

06/28/2023

We're excited to announce our groundbreaking new experience at Philanthropy Southeast: the Accelerating Equity Learning Collaborative! We've selected courageous leaders ready to advance equity in their organizations and help build a vibrant and inclusive future.

The Accelerating Equity Learning Collaborative is made up of courageous leaders who are ready to make the bold moves necessary to center equity within their organizations, spark sustainable work, and inspire people ­-- including colleagues and external partners -- to join them in building a vibra...

06/16/2023

As we close our 2023 Family Foundations Forum, we'd like to thank all of our participants, speakers, moderators, planning team and staff for an engaging and inspirational time. Let us know what you enjoyed best?

06/16/2023

We're kicking off day 3 of the Family Foundations Forum with our How Philanthropy Can Help Nonprofit Leaders Sleep at Night panel featuring Adam Hill, Executive Director of Forsyth Futures and Phyllis Caldwell-George, President and CEO of Financial Pathways of the Piedmont.