Category Archives: _Foundation News

Director of Foundation finance and business operations helps nonprofit attendees discover the “fun” in finance

    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,…

Endowed scholarship honors John family legacy

  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…

Nonprofit executives tackle training on nonprofit leadership

    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…

PSC names the planetarium’s foyer in honor of Merry Edenton-Wooten

    The foyer of Pensacola State College’s Planetarium and Space Theatre was dedicated to the memory of Merry Edenton-Wooten on Monday, April 15.   Merry Edenton-Wooten, wife of retired PSC professor of forty-three years Dr. Wayne Wooten, passed away in March 2021. A plaque commemorating her passion for astronomy and dedication to the College…

Annual Summit brings empowering insights to local nonprofits

    Published April 19, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation   This year’s Annual Nonprofit Summit “Empowering Excellence in Nonprofit Management” kicked off with an enthralling opening keynote from renowned executive coach, Bob Stanton. He welcomed participants with a heartfelt discussion of authentic leadership, incorporating powerfully honest questions meant to evoke reflection on…

Female athletes receive support through an endowed scholarship

  Published March 22, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation   Keith Hoskins, a former commanding officer of Pensacola’s Naval Air Station, Blue Angel, and western district general manager at Florida Power and Light Company (formerly Gulf Power), is an established member of the Pensacola area. Currently serving as the executive vice president of…

Respected local leaders speak on the role of women in philanthropy

    Published March 21, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation   Two renowned and respected leaders in the Greater Pensacola area, Debbie Calder and Debbie Ritchie, led an engaging lunch and learn that covered the strengths and challenges women face related to philanthropy. With their individual success, Debbie Calder a former Chief Operating…

Scholarship endowment memorializes a beloved local celebrity chef

  Published February 29, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation   Chef Earl Peyroux was a beloved local celebrity and author in the Pensacola area best known for his television program “Gourmet Cooking with Earl Peyroux.”   Growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana surrounded by Southern, Cajun, and Creole cuisine, Peyroux developed a passion…

Center for Nonprofit Excellence Director leads attendees through ethical and legal compliance standards

    Published February 29, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation   Dr. Kylie Henderson guided fifty-five attendees through invaluable training on legal and ethical issues that commonly afflict charitable organizations. After the training attendees had templates and resources to create best practices on essential compliance.   Dr. Henderson started the training with an…

Commitment to community and education lives on through Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust Scholarship

  Published February 28, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation   Pensacola State College proudly provides access to affordable, quality education for a variety of students from all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. There are hundreds of resources available to match individual student needs. The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust Scholarship, established in…