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Transparency Begins Wednesday, November 25th Says Community Foundation of Central Florida

Central Florida is one of the first regions in the country to make it happen, thanks to the Community Foundation of Central Florida (CFCF) which has spent more than a year making transparency for an entire sector a reality.

Wednesday, November 25th, CFCF will launch a powerful online tool which will allow the public a wide and deep look at the charitable organizations in Central Florida. Everything from an organization's management, governance, and programs to an in-depth look at finances will be searchable and validated. The Foundation's leadership believes this new site will allow local nonprofits more exposure to the community, new sources of funding and improved performance. Link: www.myCFCF.org.

"The character of a community can be found in its philanthropy and Central Florida has much to be proud of," says Mark Brewer, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Central Florida (CFCF).

"On Wednesday we will unveil the work of many to display individual portraits of the charitable organizations in our community. These will be online for everyone to see; fully searchable and verified. From tax returns to program details and names of those who serve on boards of directors; the public, and the media, will have the ability to read an overview or go into detail about each organization.

"We thank the 300+ non-profits who are live today on the site and look forward to the others who will come onboard in 2010 as this rolls out," said Brewer.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

The Community Foundation of Central Florida is a public grant making foundation established in 1994 as a home for Central Florida philanthropists. Today, thanks to the generosity of hundreds of individuals, families and corporations, the Community Foundation has grown to hold nearly 400 named charitable funds with assets of more than $36 million, and has awarded cumulative grants of more than $21 million.

By managing and investing donor funds, connecting donors with projects they felt passionate about and enabling donors to make informed decisions through research, the Community Foundation fulfills its mission of "Building Community by Building Philanthropy."

The Community Foundation of Central Florida is located at 1411 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida. Telephone is 407/872-3050, website is www.myCFCF.org.

For Community Foundation of Central Florida
Bennett & Company
Laura Bennett, 407-478-4040
laura@bennettandco.com