Dear friends,
It is with great gratitude, pride, and appreciation that I announce my plans to retire as President and CEO of Community Foundation Tampa Bay in June 2027.
As I begin the final year of my career, I have never been more committed to our mission or more confident about what lies ahead. Community Foundation Tampa Bay is built on a solid foundation, supported by the strongest staff in our history and an exceptional Board of Trustees deeply committed to advancing our work and serving this community. Today, more than ever, the Foundation is well-positioned as a trusted philanthropic partner for Tampa Bay.
As I look forward to this year of leadership, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who make Tampa Bay what it is: a remarkable community filled with the most generous, caring, and dedicated people I have ever known.
For over 13 years, I have had the privilege of serving alongside extraordinary fundholders, nonprofit partners, and community leaders. Together, we have witnessed remarkable acts of generosity and the impact that can be achieved when people come together around a shared purpose. It is because of you—and our community's shared commitment to helping one another thrive—that we have been able to make such a meaningful difference.
Serving Tampa Bay has been one of the greatest privileges of my life, and I look forward to making the most of this final chapter alongside all of you.
With gratitude,
马琳-斯帕尔滕
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