Published October 31, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Dini Spheris Principal and fundraising expert, Michelle Buchanan, was welcomed to the Pensacola State College Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Philanthropy this month to share her valuable expertise in planned giving and major gifts. Michelle, through her unique role at Dini Spheris,…
Blues Angel Music Foundation proudly represents one of the twenty-two nonprofit organizations enrolled in Pensacola State College’s inaugural certification program hoping to expand their impact on the community. Born from the efforts of Blues Angel Music owners, Nan and Jim DeStafney, their foundation aims to make a positive impact on the Greater Pensacola…
“I love gleaning best practices and learning how to keep my nonprofit business upholding quality standard,” says Paula Shell, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBS of NWFL). Paula is attending PSC’s inaugural Organizational Excellence certification program to continue serving our community at the highest level. She especially enjoyed…
Dane MacKendrick, owner of video production company DANE MAC Studios, is one of several voluntary mentors for the PSC Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Philanthropy during its inaugural, year-long certification program. With over forty years of experience working in film and television production, Dane has mastered visual communication that engages and inspires viewers. …
Dr. Kevin Kovacs, Principal and Head of School and Administration for Dixon School of Arts & Sciences, represents one of twenty-two unique organizations enrolled in Pensacola State College’s inaugural certification program. As he oversees the day-to-day operations of the school, Kevin is charged with upholding and furthering its mission of providing values-based excellence in…
Published August 27, 2024 Melissa Cole, Pensacola State College Foundation Budding and current nonprofit professionals were invited to the Pensacola State College Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Philanthropy last week to experience an in-depth informational workshop on the essential steps to building a thriving organization. “Nonprofit Startup Considerations for Success” was led…
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 a…
Sharon Gaubert, Treasurer of the Greater Pensacola Figure Skating Club, has been a member of the Pensacola State College Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Philanthropy since January of 2023. Sharon chooses to be a member because she believes membership helps her organization continue to grow. She also enjoys the expertise provided in each…
DeDe Flounlacker, Executive Director of Manna Food Pantry, is a representative of one of the twenty-two nonprofits enrolled in PSC’s inaugural certification program. A member of the Center’s Advisory Council, De also serves as a 2024 Faculty Member of the Center, training other class members. Her guidance is a valuable addition to the program.…
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 and…