The Cape Coral Community Foundation (CCCF) is hosting a Welcome Reception to give community members a chance to meet the man who is already creating a buzz of excitement in the local philanthropy community—the new CCCF President & CEO, Michael Chatman.
“Michael Chatman brings new energy, a wealth of philanthropic experience, and an entrepreneurial spirit that we believe will have an immediate impact on our local community,” says Cape Coral Community Foundation Chair Brian Gomer. “Under his leadership, with his national platform and connections, the Foundation will be able to reach new heights in local giving.”
Prior to arriving in Cape Coral, Chatman worked as the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, where he oversaw a network of 49 regional affiliate foundations in Missouri.
Chatman officially began work in Cape Coral on August 22nd. The Welcome Reception is an opportunity to hear from Chatman, first-hand about his initial impressions and vision for the Foundation.
When Thursday, September 29, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where Cape Coral Yacht Club. 5819 Driftwood Parkway, Cape Coral
5:30 p.m. Networking and Hors D’oeuvres
6:45 p.m. Introduction and Message from Michael Chatman
7:00 p.m. Mix & Mingle
Chatman is a graduate of Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s degree in political science and a post-graduate degree in entrepreneurship from the Harvard Business School’s Executive Education program. He is glad to be back in Florida, having once served in Miami as a senior corporate responsibility consultant for the Anheuser-Busch Foundation.
NonProfit Times Magazine has recognized Chatman as one of the most influential philanthropic leaders in America. With more than 300-thousand followers on Twitter, Chatman is also known as one of the nation’s leading social media influencers in philanthropy. You can find his Twitter talk show #WHYIGIVE @michaelchatman.
The Cape Coral Community Foundation was founded in 1973 to create a funding source to benefit the Cape Coral community. Visit: www.capecoralcf.org.
Media Contacts:
Michael Chatman, Executive Director, Cape Coral Community Foundation; 239.542.5594; michael@capecoralcf.org
Brian Gomer Cape Coral Community Foundation Board Chair: 239.896.2271; brian@premiercape.com
MerriBeth Farnham, CCCF Board Member and Marketing Chair: 239.464.3345; mfarnham@hdprgroup.com
