For many, Jan. 1, 2026, is the start of a new year. For the Our Fund Foundation, it’s the start of a five-year era. They laid out the plan during an event for stakeholders. Inside a packed room at the ArtServe Building on Dec. 10, CEO David Jobin introduced their new partnership with Cloud Nine Nonprofit Advisors.

The night wasn’t about setting financial targets, but instead focused on core philosophies that can adapt to changing fiscal times.

“What we’re talking about is a multi-year journey for Our Fund itself,” one of the Cloud Nine architects said. “Behind the scenes of what there is tonight are very detailed plans, quarter by quarter.” That’s part of the “Be the Catalyst” plank of the journey.

They will also focus on intentionality. Jobin pointed out many audience members who have spent decades contributing to LGBTQ causes and that while they have shouldered the load for so long, they won’t be around forever.

To emphasize the focus on new blood, a panel of three young(ish) people sat on the stage to explain Our Fund’s vision for the next five years.

An Attitude of Gladitude

Our Fund also announced it will recognize several major contributors during the seventh annual South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy Awards.

Philanthropists being honored are Don Croxton, Russell Vance, and Peter Zimmer.

Receiving the Commitment to a Cause Award is Karen Kelly for her work with the Stonewall Museum, while Jonathan Sanz, president of the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, will get the Next Generation Philanthropy Award.

“We are proud to celebrate these exceptional leaders whose generosity and vision continue to transform our community,” Jobin said. “They embody our mission to advance philanthropy and help make South Florida the nation’s most vibrant and welcoming place for LGBTQ individuals.”

The awards will be held Feb. 7, at the Broward Center. Tickets to the cocktail reception and awards ceremony are $100 per person and may be purchased at our-fund.org/awards.