In honor of International Women’s Day, we celebrate the dynamic women who have shaped the Community Foundation of Broward into a BOLD, innovative force for good. From our founding to today, inspiring women have always been at the helm of the Community Foundation of Broward.

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‍Libby Deinhardt’s vision, dedication and drive launched the Community Foundation of Broward in 1984. Click here to learn more about Libby’s hard work to create the Community Foundation.

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Jan Crocker became the Community Foundation’s first full-time president. Click here to learn more about how Jan put her fingerprints on the Community Foundation we know today.

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‍Linda Carter elevated the Community Foundation to new heights during her more than two decades as Community Foundation President/CEO. Linda led the way to champion foster care reform, raise awareness of HIV/AIDS awareness and grow the Foundation’s assets from $20 million to more than $200 million. Click here to watch a video celebrating Linda’s lasting impact.

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Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson took the helm as President/CEO in August 2020. Under Jennifer’s leadership, the Community Foundation has achieved record annual grantmaking ($14M+) , surpassed $200 million in the BE BOLD Leadership Campaign and launched collaborations to champion racial equity and LGBTQ+ support. Click here to learn more about Jennifer.

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“Mentorship, leadership, compassion, listening, perseverance and patience. These are all the qualities I think that make women a dynamic force in the world.” – Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., Community Foundation of Broward President/CEO

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To contact the Community Foundation of Broward, email info@cfbroward.org or call 954-761-9503.

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