Strategic Initiatives
In 2005, following a very successful auction, the trustees of NCEF commissioned an assessment of the needs of children
in Collier County. The study, performed by the Lastinger Center for
Learning at the University of Florida, proved to be a comprehensive overview of the status of child well-being in our
seaside community and an invaluable tool as the foundation has grown into a first-class grant maker. The study found
several significant gaps in basic services for Collier kids. The trustees felt they could make a significant and
sustainable impact by engaging in what are widely referred to as NCEF's Strategic Initiatives. Through
these Strategic Initiatives, it is the intention of the trustees to make a systemic, significant, and enduring change in
the lives of children in Collier County. By proactively engaging in long-term partnerships with other foundations and
non-profits, NCEF has positioned itself to accomplish this goal.
From the 2005 needs assessment, the leaders at NCEF chose to help close the service gaps in the following areas:
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