CFI offers grants to implement volunteer software
The Charitable Foundation of the Islands is offering grants to organizations that serve Sanibel and Captiva that enable them to utilize the POINT platform and app to organize their volunteerism.
The grants were made possible from a $10,000 donation from the Lake Michigan Credit Union. POINT is free to use, and the CFI grants cover a portion of the annual fee for the platform’s upgraded version.
“CFI is grateful to Lake Michigan Credit Union for this grant, which will benefit the islands’ nonprofits,” Executive Director Dolly Farrell said. “There are many advantages for the nonprofits to use the same platform, including ease of use for volunteers, as well as cross-marketing for one another’s volunteer needs.”
The CFI reported that 10 organizations have adopted POINT to date, including the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, Captiva Civic Association, Children’s Education Center of the Islands, Community Housing and Resources, Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and Sanibel Community Association, as well as the Sanibel Recreation Center and Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.
The donation also provided funds to hire a summer intern from Florida Gulf Coast University. Marketing major Brianna Levy is assisting the nonprofits with implementing the platform.
For more information or to apply for the grant, visit www.MyCFI.org.