Manatee Community Foundation (MCF) today celebrated a moment of transition and gratitude, announcing that Veronica Thames will step down as Chief Executive Officer, effective ... continue reading
Manatee Community Foundation is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors, each sharing MCF’s commitment to building a better Manatee. ... continue reading
Manatee Community Foundation’s Changemakers Collective is an eight-month program that equips minority nonprofit leaders to lead with clarity and impact. Participants sharpen their approach ... continue reading
If I meet someone new outside of my work circle, occasionally I’m asked, “What does a community foundation actually do?” I love this question. ... continue reading
It’s that time of year again – we can feel the collective exhale of teachers, and there’s a flurry of graduation announcements. Can you ... continue reading
Across Manatee County, families facing food insecurity are often carrying an unspoken worry alongside their grocery list. How are they meant to keep feeding ... continue reading
With help from an MCF scholarship, Karla King is turning her studies in psychology into a future of advocacy and support for adolescent girls. ... continue reading
People often measure philanthropy in dollars, but I’d say it’s truly about character. You can tell a lot about a person by the way ... continue reading
Manatee Community Foundation’s Changemakers Collective is an eight-month program that equips minority nonprofit leaders to lead with clarity and impact. Participants sharpen their approach ... continue reading
With support from a Manatee Community Foundation scholarship, D’Anthony Peterson is pursuing his dream of becoming a psychiatric nurse. D’Anthony Peterson Some students choose ... continue reading