- About Us
- Who We Are
- Our HistorySince 1976, we have partnered with donors to distribute more than $132M to the community.
- Team CollaboratoryMeet the Team of community leaders, philanthropy experts, impact makers and change agents.
- Governance & BoardMeet the The Governing Team of Trustees, Senior Advisors and Emeritus members.
- Annual ReportOur work is made possible by our belief in Community Collaboration.
- Stewardship & FinanceLast year we made $12.0 million in grants, bringing the total since our founding to more than $132.0 million.
- CareersWe’re on a quest to find passionate people to help make Southwest Florida even better.
- Contact UsAccess general contact details, driving directions and parking information.
- Who We AreSince 1976, we have partnered with donors to distribute more than $132M to the community.
- Who We Are
- Our Impact
- What We Do
GrantmakingSince 1976, we have partnered with donors to distribute more than $132M to the community.
Fund Development & MgmtWe are working with donors to increase public, private, nonprofit investments that foster the pursuit of the regionally coordinated 2040 goal.
Community LeadershipCollaboratory is using our community leadership role to resource, engage, and coordinate regional coalitions of cross-sector partners aligned around shared goals.
Nonprofit Capacity BuildingProvide training and resources to regional partner organizations to strengthen our collective ability to solve problems together
ScholarshipsScholarships offered through Collaboratory provide vital financial support to students in Southwest Florida who are pursuing education and skills
FutureMakers CoalitionOur goal is to strengthen Southwest Florida’s education-to-workforce pipeline by advancing system-level solutions that improve outcomes from early learning through career attainment.
Health & Wellness CoalitionTransforming Southwest Florida to be among the healthiest communities in the nation.
Community Infrastructure CoalitionThrough collaborative partnerships, the Community Infrastructure Coalition leverages collective impact strategies to advance system-level solutions that improve community infrastructure outcomes across Southwest Florida, ensuring that every individual can experience a high quality of life supported by accessible, sustainable, and resilient communities.
Impact DashboardThe impact dashboard shows key regional goals that everyone is working toward, with the aim of solving social issues by 2040.
- Our ImpactFrom Collaboratory’s experience with FutureMakers, we know – and can share with you – some effective ways to work together and measure your progress.
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In-Person & Virtual Events
Learning, brainstorming, connecting, nurturing, untangling. If it’s posted here, you’re invited.
Vision Session
ZoomJoin us online for an upcoming Vision Session to learn how we plan to bring Southwest Florida together to solve all of our major social problems on an eighteen-year deadline....
FutureMakers Coalition’s Together Toward Tomorrow
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United StatesLooking for a rewarding career in SWFL? Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice is teaming up with FutureMakers Coalition to connect job seekers with full- time job opportunities in SWFL. Join...
FAFSA Night at Collaboratory October 8, 2025
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United StatesAssist with creating the Federal Student Aid Account (StudentAid.gov) and provide financial aid resources. *Food available WHAT TO BRING: Charged chromebook/smartphone Student & parent contributor(s) FSA ID’s (create...
Edison Lightbulb Speaker Series: Resilience at Work
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United StatesSpanning from early education to AI, our workforce is continuously shaped by evolving circumstances. Join our distinguished panelists as we delve into the innovations revolutionizing the way we work. Tuesday,...
Super CE Lunch and Learn for Professional Advisors
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United StatesQ4 FutureMakers Coalition Access & Entry Action Team, October 23, 2025
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United StatesThe FutureMakers Coalition Access & Entry Team is focused on supporting student completion of high school and entrance into post-secondary education or trade school.
Canceled FutureMakers Coalition Resilience & Diversification Regional Team, Oct 23, 2025
FSW-School of Business & Technology Building K 8099 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, United StatesHelp our workforce and economy be more resilient by cultivating a problem-solving mindset and a robust entrepreneurial system. Join this team to help foster innovation and critical thinking to empower...