Discover Your Policy Pathway Persona
Ever wondered how your organization’s values and perspectives align with shaping Florida’s future? Our Policy Pathways quiz will uncover the policy persona that matches your unique approach to creating change. This quiz is your first step toward understanding your role in the bigger picture and taking the next steps toward advancing your mission.
Who We Are
Florida Philanthropic Network (FPN) is a statewide association of grantmakers working to strengthen philanthropy through research, education and public policy.
FPN’s members are private independent, corporate and family foundations, community foundations, public charity grantmakers and corporate giving programs. FPN connects Florida grantmakers to one another through educational programs, networking, regional convenings, and online opportunities. It conducts regular research on philanthropy and grantmaking in Florida, as well as periodic research on the state’s nonprofit sector.
Policy Pathways Personas
Explorer
Your organization is interested in policy and advocacy but has not yet explored all your options. There are no operational plans or investments in public policy work currently in place.
Contributor
The organization participates in administrative advocacy, signs on to policy advocacy letters or speaks at public hearings. They may fund research or have a public policy agenda.
Capacity Builder
The organization funds capacity building efforts or operational support to nonprofits working on public policy. They may fund projects related to research or advocacy and host trainings for grantees about how to engage in policy advocacy.
Collaborator
The organization convenes partners to identify community needs and collaborates on shared policy concerns. It aligns itself strategically with other organizations locally or at the state level, funds policy work or informs legislation, and may have a dedicated staff person working on policy and advocacy issues.
Covert Operator
The organization provides unrestricted operational support to grantees working in the public policy space. They may fund policy research or employ a lobbyist.
Champion
The organization has a public policy agenda, has dedicated in-house staff capacity dedicated to these efforts, and is a sophisticated player pulling on different levels to enact change.
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