August 2022
Greetings!

Happy National Nonprofit Day! National Nonprofit Day is commemorated on August 17 each year to recognize nonprofit organizations' ongoing efforts to serve the local community.

In this issue we also welcome new Trustees and thank the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation for its partnership with NCEF.

If you wish to make a special donation to NCEF in honor of National Nonprofit Day, you may do so by clicking donate now.
National Nonprofit Day Facts
  • There are over 1.3 million charitable or 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S.
  • Nonprofit organizations contribute 5% to 10% of the GDP.
  • A nonprofit organization employs one out of every ten working Americans representing about 10% of the workforce.
  • California has the most nonprofit organizations, trailed by Texas & New York.

On this National Nonprofit Day, NCEF expresses our appreciation and gratitude to our Trustees, Donors, Beneficiary Partners, and Volunteers who help us impact the lives of 35,000 at-risk and underprivileged children in Collier County each year. Thank you!

We also encourage you to reach out to your favorite nonprofit organization or to one of NCEF's Beneficiary Partners to say "Thank You" for all the work they do to benefit children.
NCEF Welcomes New Trustees
NCEF is pleased to welcome our newest Trustees. They are:

  • Kelley & Jim Bailey
  • Dena Rae & Rob Caito
  • Nancy & Ted Koenig
  • Sherie Marek
  • Amy & John Quinn

NCEF Trustees support charitable programs that improve the physical, emotional and educational lives of underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County. Their commitment is not only evident in the time they contribute to the organization but also by the generous contributions they make on behalf of NCEF. To learn more about NCEF's Trustees, visit napleswinefestival.com/trustees/
Kelly & Jim Bailey
Dena Rae Hancock & Rob Caito
Sherie Marek
Amy & John Quinn
Schulze Family Foundation Joins Forces with NCEF to Support Healthcare
The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation recently made a generous $250,000 grant to combine with NCEF's funds to support healthcare services for the most vulnerable children in our community.

With a 22-year track record of fostering collaboration among local children’s nonprofits and an investment-minded approach to its charitable work in the county, NCEF is drawing attention and funding from like-minded private foundations like the Schulze Family Foundation seeking to make strategic grants and partner with other foundations.

“My family and I partner with the Naples Children & Education Foundation because of its innovative and collaborative approach, rigorous focus on measurable outcomes, and how it leverages resources to prepare children of working-poor families for a successful future,” according to Mr. Schulze, founder and chairman emeritus of Best Buy Co., Inc. “By investing wisely and holding its grantees to the highest of standards, NCEF makes a true impact on the lives of children in Collier County.”

Mary Beth Geier, Florida Regional Director of the Schulze Family Foundation, added:
“What sets NCEF apart is how it brings together dozens of nonprofit organizations using a collaborative impact model that helps to eliminate competition and duplication, breaks down silos, and works to solve our children’s greatest developmental challenges. The NCEF team also closely monitors its many collaborations and holds its service providers accountable. The Schulze Family Foundation applauds their efforts and is pleased to support NCEF with grants that generate life-changing outcomes.”

Young Zach Rosenberg exemplifies how the Schulze Family Foundation’s support of healthcare programs and services makes a difference. Zach struggled during childhood due to autism, which was compounded by visual and hearing impairments. After Zach enrolled at specialized centers supported by NCEF, his educational and social skills skyrocketed, his vision improved, and he later secured a part-time job. Zach is preparing for his GED test and taking online coursework to learn what it takes to become a registered behavior therapist so he can help others like him.

NCEF thanks the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation for its partnership and support and looks forward to additional partnerships to help at-risk and underprivileged children.
Get Involved
If you wish to make a special donation or volunteer to ensure that much-needed services reach the most vulnerable children in our community, please visit our webpage or contact us.