CFI to host first-ever Generosity Breakfast
Tickets are available for an inaugural event recognizing the giving nature of the islands community.
Set to coincide with National Philanthropy Day, the Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) will host its first-ever Generosity Breakfast on Nov. 18 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel. The doors will open at 8 a.m., with a breakfast buffet planned from 8 to 8:30 a.m.
Intended to bring together residents, business leaders and nonprofit partners for a morning of inspiration and celebration, the event will highlight the generosity that unites and strengthens the Sanibel and Captiva community.
“Our inaugural Generosity Breakfast will shine a light on what makes our islands special — the wholehearted gift of time, talent and treasure,” Executive Director Dolly Farrell said. “Generosity is woven into the very fabric of island life, and this gathering celebrates that shared spirit.”
The proceeds from the event will underwrite CFI’s community programs, including its Leadership Sanibel & Captiva Program and the 100+ Women Who Care initiative, as well as its nonprofit education, community grantmaking and economic revitalization efforts.
“Those ticket proceeds will support our programming,” she said.
Attendees will honor the Generosity Champions.
“We’ve identified five Generosity Champions,” Farrell said, explaining that the honorees from the community are from all walks and stages of life. “They could be a couple, an individual or a business.”
The champions will take part in a philanthropy panel, moderated by Rachel Pierce.
“They’re going to share their stories as to why generosity is important to them — who taught them to be generous,” she said. “And they’ll talk about why Sanibel is so special and why they’ve invested their time, talent and treasure.”
Farrell added that CFI specifically chose the word generosity instead of philanthropy in planning for the event because people tend to associate philanthropy with big names like Bill Gates and others.
“And they think, ‘That’s not me,'” she said. “But generosity is something that we all share — with our time, talent and treasure.”
There will also be the unveiling of the Giving Tree, a lasting symbol of giving and gratitude.
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is the exclusive presenting sponsor.
“We’re honored to serve as the exclusive presenting sponsor of the inaugural Generosity Breakfast and proud to stand alongside CFI in celebrating the individuals and organizations whose generosity makes Sanibel and Captiva such extraordinary communities,” President and Chief Executive Officer Kyle DeCicco said.
In addition, Sundial is underwriting the event space.
“We are deeply thankful to Sanibel Captiva Community Bank for their extraordinary generosity and leadership, and to Sundial Beach Resort & Spa for their support,” Farrell said. “Together, they are helping us celebrate the giving spirit that makes our islands resilient, connected and strong.”
Tickets are $225 per person; tables are also available.
As of Sept. 25, about half were already sold.
The community is encouraged to reserve their seat before they sell out.
“I think it’ll be inspiring,” she said. “But also to really celebrate with one another, at the start of season, why the islands are so special and why we give back each and every day.”
For tickets or more information, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/charitablefoundationoftheislands/event/generositybreakfast2025/.
For questions, contact CFI at events@sancapcfi.org.
The Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is at 1451 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel.
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IF YOU GO
What
Generosity Breakfast
When
Nov. 18 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; doors open at 8 a.m.
Where
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel
Details
Tickets are $225 per person