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CEO Profile

Reinventing Our

Communities

What does it take fundraising or recognition is not the only goal: it’s all
about connecting.
to sustain a thriving Supporters set up funds through financial advisors or
attorneys who are seeking a philanthropic partner. “People
community? who create funds see us a financial investor,” describes

Carter. A goal within the Foundation is education and
Locals who care. empowerment. Bringing together a group of innovative and
visionary thinkers can be priceless, especially since not all
inda Carter is an expert in how to reinvent
communities. Working with local philanthropy for profits end up on the balance sheet. Those who give through
L more than 35 years, Carter has overseen many of the Foundation are generally locals, already the best at what
South Florida’s most impactful, non-profit success stories. A they do in life and want to learn from others that are
Broward native and graduate of the University of Florida, committed to the community as well.
Carter has served as the President/CEO of “The decisions we make now can impact
The Community Foundation of Broward the future for decades and in ways our
since 1997. donors would never dream,” describes
The Foundation provides leadership on Carter. Thanks to a grant established more
community solutions and creates ways to than 20 years ago for Cancer research
connect people with important causes and focused on funding local clinical trials at the
specific local needs. Carter and a University level; world-class treatment
dedicated staff of financial, marketing, centers like Cleveland Clinic of Florida
economic and administrative support work came into Broward and NSU’s expansion of
with individuals, families and advanced cancer studies, providing cutting-
organizations to create personalized edge technology, expertise and research to
charitable Funds that deliver game- a local audience. “The power of what one
changing local impact. person can do with their passion and
philanthropy can change the world.”
Current priorities for the foundation include
increasing high school graduation rates, Under her leadership as president and
expanding civic entrepreneurship, building CEO of the Community Foundations of
community through the arts and Florida, the assets have grown to $200
strengthening the leadership of the million in 450 individual charitable funds
Linda B. Carter
nonprofit sector. Unlike most non-profits, resulting in more than $60 million granted

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