F.I.S.H. president named Nonprofit Executive of the Year
At the Cape Coral Community Foundation’s 5th Annual ENPYs — Excellence in Nonprofit Performance Yearly — awards, F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva President and Chief Executive Officer Maggi Feiner received the Nonprofit Executive of the Year award. She was one of three finalists selected for the category out of more than 160 nominations received this year.
The awards highlight the efforts of Southwest Florida nonprofits and the accomplishments of nonprofit leaders. The winners were announced during a live broadcast aired across the region on Oct. 19.
Feiner has been a constant in the history of Sanibel-Captiva’s “neighbors helping neighbors” social service agency. Her volunteerism turned into a labor of love and a legacy of generosity, and through her leadership, she has grown F.I.S.H. into a full-service wrap-around agency that operates with more than 175 volunteers, eight professional staff members, programs and services, and a $1.8 million budget.
By engaging islanders to get involved, Feiner has deepened the culture of community the islands are known for. The growth of F.I.S.H. is due to her willingness to listen to and learn about neighbors.
“I am so honored to be recognized by my peers,” she said. “This award represents our success in the work F.I.S.H. does in the community, so it is one I share with our staff, volunteers and community as a whole.”
Everything Feiner is involved with focuses on island residents, workers and visitors and supports a range of services made available through F.I.S.H. with a focus on human services, economic stability and educational opportunities. Now in its 40th year, the organization has grown over the years as the needs and demographics of Sanibel and Captiva have evolved and broadened — from its food pantry, educational workshops, scholarships, and senior programs for dignified independence, to providing emergency help with expenses and disaster relief.