Solmart Media and the Community Foundation are partnering together to bring you local stories from nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and those touched by our community's giving and generosity. Tune in to learn about and hear from the people who are making a difference.
Money Matriarchs with Dr. Laura Mattia
Our President and CEO Roxie Jerde sat down with Dr. Laura Mattia of Money Matriarchs to discuss how women can harness the power of money for good. The podcast delves into the differences in motivation between genders in philanthropic engagement, and how giving benefits the giver. Dr. Laura Mattia is the CEO and fee-only planner at Atlas Fiduciary as well as a board member of the Community Foundation.
(August 2024 -- 39 minutes)
Roxie Jerde - I 501(c) You
Our President and CEO Roxie Jerde sat down with Michael Corley of I 501(c) You to discuss the role of community foundations in shaping society, the difference between private and public foundations, and the role of donors in determining initiatives for our Community Foundation.
(June 2023 - 33 minutes)
As part of a larger effort to ensure all communities have the tools to be a part of the 2020 Giving Challenge, two nonprofit organizations – Fair Food Standards Council and Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County– along with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County were invited in early March 2020 to an interview with Mercedes Soler, President and Co-Owner of Solmart Media, an independently owned Southwest Florida Spanish-language media company. Below, each organization discusses the importance of the Giving Challenge and its pivotal role in maximizing their impact.
Conversation with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Madeline Hansen, Manager of Nonprofit Services, speaks about the unifying power of giving during the 2020 Giving Challenge and how nonprofits and donors alike can maximize their impact during this 24-hour day of giving.
(March 2020, 9 Minutes)
Conversation with Fair Food Standards Council
Victor Yengle, Associate Director at Fair Food Standards Council, shares how the 2020 Giving Challenge has helped build public awareness for their mission, along with meaningful connections with donors and nonprofits in our community.
(March 2020, 14 Minutes)
Conversation with Fair Food Standards Council
Join Stephanie Medina, Human Rights Investigator at Fair Food Standards Council, in a conversation on how their mission is advancing the human rights of farmworkers, the long-term interests of growers, and the ethical supply chain concerns of retail food companies through the Fair Food Program (FFP).
(September 2020, 4 Minutes)
Conversation with The Literacy Council of Sarasota
Join Sandra Beltrán, Program Assistant at The Literacy Council of Sarasota, in a conversation about their mission to improve literacy for adults (defined for our purposes as age 16 and above) in Sarasota County through personalized, needs-based tutoring and small group instruction.
(September 2020, 4 Minutes)
Conversation with UnidosNow
Join Luz Corcuera, Executive Director of UnidosNow, in a conversation about their mission to empower Latinos to achieve their American Drea and elevate the quality of life of the growing Hispanic/Latino community through education, integration, and civic engagement.
(October 2020, 4 Minutes)
A Conversation with Escuelas Hermanas
Join Nora Flower in a conversation about Escuelas Hermanas, a local nonprofit organization educating children to become active citizens of their local community, their national community, and citizens of the world through sister schools.
(October 2020, 4 Minutes)
A Conversation with Easterseals of Southwest Florida
Join Caroline Muolo with Easterseals of Southwest Florida in a conversation about their special needs services, offering the highest quality of care to children, youth and adults so that they can enjoy access, opportunities, and increased life choices.
(January 2021, 4 Minutes)
A Conversation with Turning Points
Join Maria Rodriguez, Programs Director, and Andy Guyre, Housing Program Manager, in a conversation about how Turning Points assists individuals and families on their path to financial stability and independence, providing services that prevent homelessness in our community.
(February 2021, 4 Minutes)
A Conversation with Embracing Our Differences
Join Sarah Wertheimer, Executive Director of Embracing our Differences, and Dena Sturm, Spanish Teacher at Riverview High School, in a conversation about how Embracing Our Differences works to share positive messages of enriching lives through diversity.
(February 2021, 4 Minutes)
A Conversation with The Florida Center for Early Childhood
Join Alba Colmenares More, Mental Health Therapist, in a conversation about how The Florida Center for Early Childhood helps build and foster strong families and expand the potential of young children through developmental therapies, mental health counseling, and the Starfish Academy preschool
(February 2021, 4 Minutes)
Support the Season of Sharing Campaign
In a year like no other, neighbors have been helping neighbors in need through the time-tested and trusted “Season of Sharing” giving campaign supported by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Herald-Tribune Media Group. Learn how you can change someone’s tomorrow TODAY for families and adults in need.
(December 2020, 30 Seconds)