Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities

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Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities (FADICA) is a progressive religious "philanthropic peer network" organization which claims to have been "instrumental in fostering new governance models in Catholic schools."

Description

According to their website, FADICA "is the leading philanthropic peer network serving as a catalyst for a vital Catholic Church, Catholic ministries, and the common good." FADICA members "have been instrumental in fostering new governance models in Catholic schools, bringing national attention to the impact of Catholic women religious, and supporting international development."

Alexia Kelley is President and CEO of FADICA, "where she manages and oversees the organization’s strategy, staff and programs."[1]

Verbatim from their website:[2]

FADICA is a membership network of over 50 private foundations and philanthropists. FADICA is governed by a Board of Directors and its daily operations are executed by a small but mighty staff located in Washington, DC.
With a steadfast commitment to the flourishing of the Church and its people, FADICA members emphasize the importance of their faith in their philanthropy. Interested in continued growth and challenge, members value ongoing learning about Church issues, societal needs, and innovative and effective solutions. Working at both the local and national levels, FADICA members have been instrumental in fostering new governance models in Catholic schools, bringing national attention to the impact of Catholic women religious, and supporting international development.

History

From their website:[3]

"The initiative to create FADICA came from the foundation community itself. A desire to fathom the rapid change within Catholicism following the Second Vatican Council combined with a trend of greater affluence among Catholics, set the stage for the community-building effort to link major philanthropists who have a religious focus.
"Survey research commissioned by several private foundations verified the feasibility of creating a network for Catholic grantmakers. A working committee comprised of representatives of the Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities, DeRance Foundation, Frank J. Lewis Foundation, Loyola Foundation, W. O'Neil Foundation, I.A. O'Shaughnessy Foundation, Robert Brunner Fund and Vatterott Foundation came together to create FADICA.
"FADICA’s first annual meeting took place at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago on May 26th 1976. The late John Bruderman, an investment advisor and foundation trustee of the Robert Brunner Foundation, served as the founding board chair of FADICA. Peter S. Robinson, FADICA’s founding president and member of the Raskob Foundation, pioneered FADICA’s first four years of programs and was responsible for the organization’s important formative years. In 1980, Francis Butler, a senior staff member at the United States Catholic Conference (now the USCCB), succeeded Peter S. Robinson and grew the organization from its original thirteen foundation three decades ago to nearly fifty members. Today the membership and programs continue to grow under the leadership of FADICA’s third President, Alexia Kelley, who assumed her leadership role in 2012.
"FADICA has done its work in an era of profound change in American Catholic culture, defined in the past primarily by clergy, religious, parochial life and customs and now marked by explosive growth in lay activity and leadership. For over forty years, FADICA has gathered the most capable and talented scholars and church observers to help philanthropists interpret trends and assess what is needed to strengthen the faith community and advance its mission.
"Although continuing education of the Catholic philanthropist remains at the heart of what FADICA does, it also takes pride in having facilitated a coming together of generous and highly-motivated people who work in partnership with the Catholic Church to offer concrete solutions to the pressing human and spiritual needs of our times.

Board

Board Members

Emeritus Board of Directors

Members

Individual Members

References

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  1. ↑ Our Team, accessed Jan 1 2020
  2. ↑ accessed Jan 1 2020
  3. ↑ accessed Jan 1 2020
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