Dale Chapman Webb

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As the daughter Alvah Chapman, Jr., former chairman of Knight Ridder (publisher of The Miami Herald) and founder of the Community Partnership for Homeless (now the Chapman Partnership), Dale Chapman Webb was raised in an environment that emphasized community connection and philanthropy. The busy career of this Gables resident has included stints as Vice President of Development at YoungArts, Vice President of University Advancement at FIU, a realtor for EWM, and chair (twice) of the Chapman Foundation.

The Foundation (as distinct from the Partnership)‚ is the charitable institution of the entire Chapman family which focuses on children and families at risk, education, substance abuse prevention, multicultural understanding, natural and historical conservation, and programs serving the homeless. Webb also attended the Executive Education program in Management and Marketing and began her career as a buyer at Burdines in Miami and Bloomingdale’s in New York.

Recent Undertakings

In the past year, Webb has created her own Donor Advised Fund at the Coral Gables Community Foundation, where she previously served on the board. The fund focuses on supporting the arts and educational programs that are student-focused, helping them expand their horizons through scholarships, among other things.

She continues to be a supporter and sponsor of the Miami Book Fair, with a focus on youth literacy programs. She also became Vice President, Development and Donor Relations, at the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Foundation, where she has earned a reputation as their “secret weapon” for fundraising efforts because she is “soft-spoken but effective.”

What She Says

Webb started her own DAF because “I wanted to continue the example set by my parents and grandparents to support community needs. I felt it was the right thing to do, and I was fortunate enough to have some discretionary funds to invest.”

Asked what her philosophy of philanthropy is, Webb says, “I think giving helps the community. I think it’s important, if you are able, to give time and treasure. It’s often a small impact, but it’s some impact.” She remains active in the community because, “I thought that I was going to retire, but I didn’t like it. I don’t like not working. I love what I do.”

“I think giving helps to the community. I think it’s important, if you are able to give time and treasure ….”