Sophie Knott

Sophie Grady Knott recently joined Pensacola State College Foundation from a career in accounting and finance with expertise in process improvement, internal controls standards and financial statement presentation. Her prior roles include leading accounting and treasury functions for banking, logistics, healthcare, retail, and philanthropic organizations both nationally and internationally. Sophie combined her professional experience with…

Alan Nickelsen

Alan Nickelsen is Executive VP and the Commercial Banking Manager for Synovus Financial Corporation. Alan is a rarity: a seventh-generation Pensacolian. A graduate of Birmingham-Southern College, he started his career over 20 years ago as a Middle Market banker at SouthTrust Bank in Birmingham. He returned to Pensacola as a commercial banker at Wells Fargo Bank…

Laura Hill

Laura Hill, Director of Donor Relations at Pensacola State College Foundation,past experiences as the Vice President of United Way of Escambia County and the Executive Director of the Fiesta of Five Flags Association and Foundation have enabled her to build strong relationships with local leaders and philanthropists. In her role as Donor Relations Director, she…

Kristin Fairchild

Kristin Fairchild, Founder & Executive Director of Chain reaction, graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in Family and Child Development and has worked with children and teenagers in varying capacities over the past 30 years.  In 1998 she moved to Pensacola with her husband and is now a mother of three boys Will, Thomas…

Jennifer McFarren

Jennifer McFarren joined Navy Federal in October 2019 as their Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility. In this new role, Jennifer leads the national strategy for how to advance the financial health and well-being for Active Duty, veterans, their families and improve outcomes in local communities through philanthropic giving, volunteerism and community partnerships. Prior to joining…

Sandy Sims Bio

Sandy Sims is the Director of External Relations for Gulf Power.  She has worked for Gulf Power for more than 35 years and has held various positions of leadership in customer service, operations, and corporate support. In her current position, Sandy provides strategic direction for the company’s economic development, community relations, external affairs areas and…

Brent Lane Bio

Brent Lane, radio personality at Cat Country 98.7, was named this year’s Community Leader of the Year.  Since moving to Pensacola in 2005, Lane has made a positive impact on the Pensacola community by dedicating his time, energy, and talents to this community and its citizens. He supports over twelve non-profit organizations throughout the community…

Grant Opportunity | Kresge Foundation

Name: Kresge Foundation Address: 3215 West Big Beaver Troy, Ml 48084 Phone Number: 248-643-9630 EIN: 38-1359217 IRS Subsection: 501{c)(3) Charitable Organization Type: Independent Foundation Purpose and Activities  The foundation seeks to strengthen nonprofit organizations by catalyzing their growth, connecting them to their stake holders, and challenging greater support through grants. The foundation believes that strong, sustainable,…

Director of Development, Big Brother Big Sisters of Northwest Florida

Position – Director of Development, Big Brother Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Position Purpose: To serve as lead strategist for agency fund development, helping the Chief Executive Officer and management team create a multi-year plan for increasing voluntary revenue which informs and supports the agency’s plans for growth. Key elements of the agency fund development…

D W McMillan Foundation

Name: D W McMillan Foundation Address: P.O. Box 867 Brewton, AL 36427 Website: n/a Phone: (251)867-4881 EIN: 63-6044830 IRS Subsection: 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization Type: Private Foundation NTEE Description: Private Grantmaking Foundations Mission Statement: n/a Impact Statement: n/a Operation Programs: n/a Location (US): n/a Locations (World): n/a Fiscal Year: January 1 – December 31 Submission Format:…