Nonprofit Committee

The Nonprofit Business Committee assists nonprofit business members with issues management, supports non-profit and for-profit engagement, recognizes nonprofit business management excellence through various awards programs, and communicates nonprofit business accomplishments to the broader business community.

Participation in the Nonprofit Business Committee is open to all Greater Miami Chamber members in good standing who are engaged in the nonprofit sector themselves, or are for-profit organizations and individuals who are interested, and/or continually engaged with the non-profit world.  Committee objectives include: Enhancing Corporate Social Responsibility among Chamber members; elevating nonprofit management and governance practices; continuing to spotlight innovative excellence in nonprofit programs; enhancing the profile of the NOVO Awards and its recipients; and maximizing opportunities through the partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals regarding the Julia Tuttle Award and Annual National Philanthropy Day.

NOVO Awards Nomination Form (2025 Nominations deadline June 30, 2025)

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2025-2026 NONPROFIT BUSINESS COMMITTEE GOALS

• Leverage the success of internship programs to provide opportunities for non-profit organizations to secure interns, in partnership with the Education & Workforce Development Committee.

• Host 4 quarterly forums/workshops for committee members, collaborating with appropriate committees and organizations. (Topics may include AI solutions for Nonprofits, Managing through organizational transitions, Donor Advised Funds, Facing Budget Cuts)

• Maintain and update the resource guide available for workforce housing, and disseminate to the nonprofit employees. 

• Celebrate Nonprofit Excellence by hosting our 24th annual NOVO Nonprofit Business Awards, promoting National Philanthropy Day and Julie Tuttle Award

• Increase membership by recruiting 10 non-profit organizations, community leaders and businesses focused on serving non-profits, by establishing a task force to collaborate with GMCC membership department.

• Collaborate with Philanthropy Miami on a pilot program for volunteers and LM Alumni to develop the essential skills to serve on a nonprofit board of directors.
  
  
• Continue to collaborate with Leadership Miami and Liaison to provide a pipeline of community service projects as needed.