Published July 22, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Endless need and limited resources are all too familiar struggles for nonprofits in Florida and beyond. With over 1,700 nonprofit organizations in Northwest Florida alone, it’s a constant competition for a piece of the “donor generosity pie.” For organizations to stand…
Seven trailblazers ─ Judge Gary and Carissa Bergosh, Dr. Richard Fountain, Rep. Michelle Salzman, Commissioner Michael Kohler, James “Jim” Reeves, and Senator Doug Broxson ─ were recently recognized as 2024 Pensacola State College Distinguished Alumni. Marty Stanovich, president and CEO of First Tee Gulf Coast, served as the master of ceremonies for…
Published June 12, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Participants at the Pensacola State College Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Philanthropy had the opportunity to learn planned giving and endowment essentials from Brent Thomas, an Institutional Investment and Philanthropy Advisor for Prudentia. Long-thought to be one of the more technical…
Charlie and Fran Switzer both served in the U.S. Navy. The couple met in the military and still understand the challenges of service members. For that reason, the Switzers recently donated $12,500 to the Pensacola State College Alumni Association to establish the Veterans Endowed Scholarship. The alumni association matched the Switzers’ donation…
Published June 10, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation The Cantonment Rotary Club has supported Pensacola State College for more than a third of its seventy-six years of operation. First establishing the Cantonment Rotary Club Culinary Endowed Scholarship in the early 2000s, the Club now holds six endowed scholarships at PSC, four…
Pensacola State College announced the donation of a Fairchild Merlin IV aircraft appraised at $900,000. The aircraft will be used in the College’s Aviation Airframe Mechanics and Aviation Power Plant Mechanics (A&P Mechanics) Program. Students enrolled in the program will experience a unique training environment…
Published May 22, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation In his siblings’ eyes, Bryan Allen (pictured above on right) is a man who has always given to others with the entirety of his being, and who will always show up to support others when needed. Those who know Bryan would likely unanimously…
Published May 22, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Nearly forty individuals received expert financial management training from Pensacola State College Foundation Director of Finance and Business Operations, Mina Colōn, at this month’s full-day nonprofit workshop. Drawing from over three decades of diverse financial expertise, Mina guided participants through in-depth budgeting,…
Published May 21, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation To children, parents are often sources of inspiration and the foundation of their character. From learning to walk, to choosing their educational institution, many children aspire to follow in their parents’ footsteps. This influence shapes values, career choices, and even commitment to giving…
Published April 25, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Attendees of the Pensacola State College Center for Nonprofit Excellence learned from nonprofit executives, DeDe Flounlacker of Manna, and Paula Shell of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. These two leaders led a full-day nonprofit training on leadership taking into consideration…