Donor-Funded Program Provides On-Ramp to Careers with Growth
Thanks to support from a Gulf Coast donor who believes in technical education, a new program in Sarasota County will provide an on-ramp to careers with upward mobility in the automotive industry.Here Comes the Sun
The following guest column by Dr. Mark S. Pritchett, President|CEO of Gulf Coast, appeared in the July 21 edition of SRQ Daily:
I love hearing success stories—...
Buoys Placed to Help Protect Manasota Key Offshore Archaeological Site
The Florida Department of State announced today that buoys have been placed at the corners of the Manasota Key Offshore archaeological to mark the area. Gulf Coast Community Foundation provided funds to expedite the purchase and installation of these buoys as part of the plan to protect this sensitive and unique cultural resource.
Florida Swimming Pool Association Helps Fund Water-Safety Lessons
The Florida Swimming Pool Association once again has provided generous support to Kids SWIM, a Gulf Coast Community Foundation initiative that offers free water-safety training to public-school second-graders in Sarasota and Charlotte counties.Gulf Coast Maintains Accreditation with National Standards
Gulf Coast Community Foundation has renewed its accreditation with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®. Administered by the Community Foundations National Standards Board, the accreditation is considered the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence.
Twenty-Five Graduate from Gulf Coast Leadership Institute
Twenty-five emerging community leaders from across the region graduated last week from the 2018 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute. “I can’t wait to see the great things they do to transform our region through their community service,” said Gulf Coast President|CEO Dr. Mark S. Pritchett.Gulf Coast Strengthens Team
Gulf Coast Community Foundation has selected Veronica L. Thames for the new role of Senior Vice President for Talent and Innovation|COO. Thames, who currently s...
Gulf Coast Selects Senior Vice President for Talent and Innovation | COO
Veronica L. Thames is joining Gulf Coast Community Foundation in the new role of Senior Vice President for Talent and Innovation | Chief Operating Officer. Thames starts her position in early August.
Gulf Coast Approves $5.8 Million in Grants
Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Board of Directors approved over $5.8 million in grants and scholarships at its June meeting. The funding included over $3.8 million in grants from donor advised funds, as well as $508,000 in scholarship awards.
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Elects Board Officers
The Board of Directors of Gulf Coast Community Foundation has elected Judy Cahn as Chair and Scott Collins as Vice Chair for one-year terms as officers. The Boa...