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Applications Now Open for Fall 2024 Gulf Coast Board Institute

Published: We are now accepting applications for the October 2024 Fall Gulf Coast Board Institute! Learn more about the high-demand governance training series here.

$1.3 Million in Grants Approved

Published: Read how our Board of Directors approved over $1.3 million in grant awards during its June meeting, including the rebranded Empowering Arts Grant Program to empower our world-class arts and cultural organizations.

Announcing Philanthropic Leadership

Published: We are thrilled to announce our philanthropic leadership. Joe Carter, CAP® joins us as Vice President of Philanthropy, and Sasha Pyatte, CFRE is promoted to Director of Philanthropic Partnerships.

Communications Basics 

Published: Learn about the fundamentals of a communications plan and take a deep dive into social media, press releases, and storytelling.

Mission Moment: Composting for a Better Tomorrow

Published: Gulf Coast team members take an in-depth look at how composting fuels the environment on a recent tour with Sunshine Community Compost.

Announcing 2024 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute Class

Published: It's official! We've selected 25 participants from across the region for the 2024 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute which provides intensive, high-quality leadership training.

Three Team Members Join Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort

Published: Three Gulf Coast team members (Kelly Borgia, Hollie Mowry, and Sasha Pyatte) have joined the Council on Foundation's Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort to enhance our work with philanthropists and the community.