- 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
Nonprofit Capacity BuildingProvide training and resources to regional partner organizations to strengthen our collective ability to solve problems together
- Our ImpactFrom Collaboratory’s experience with FutureMakers, we know – and can share with you – some effective ways to work together and measure your progress.
- What We Do
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FMC Resilience and Diversification Regional Action Team Sep 3, 2025
Help 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 individuals...
Grant Writing Community of Practice August 28, 2025
Please join us for Collaboratory's Grant Writing Community of Practice. Attendees will: discuss upcoming grant opportunities, receive technical support, peer review grant applications, create organization boilerplates to become grant ready,...
FMC Workforce with Unique Abilities Team August 21, 2025
Vision Session
Join 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....
Vision Session
Join 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 College & Career Readiness Team
The FutureMakers College & Career Readiness Team is focused on helping students identify and follow their desired career path beginning in 8th grade and supporting them through high school completion.
Grant Writing Community of Practice
Please join us for Collaboratory's Grant Writing Community of Practice. Attendees will: discuss upcoming grant opportunities, receive technical support, peer review grant applications, create organization boilerplates to become grant ready,...