Education Foundation of Sarasota County

This week, our CEO Jennifer Vigne visited Tallahassee to meet with legislators about an exciting initiative that connects our mission with a critical community need—affordable, workforce, and attainable housing. We appreciate Representative Fiona McFarland for taking the time to discuss this project and for her support in helping create housing solutions that strengthen our community. Together, we can ensure students, teachers, and families have access to the resources they need to succeed. Stay tuned for more updates on this important effort! ????

New Episode Alert! ?? Join Jennifer in this special episode from Tallahassee, where she is attending the Spring 2025 Legislative Session! She talks with Darrick McGhee, a lobbyist AND senior pastor—truly an anomaly—who shares a fascinating perspective on what is happening and expected to happen in Florida. Budget, education, the economy... this one touches on it all! ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ea25_Jac Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Volunteer for the Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run! ?? Sunday, April 27, 2025 ? 7:00 AM Support students and teachers by joining our amazing volunteer team! Volunteer Roles: -Promotional bag set-up -Packet pick-up -Registration table -Parking guides -Run marshals -Water stations -Clean-up ?? Sign up now! https://lnkd.in/exPPPr6E Be part of this meaningful event and help make a difference in education.

A behind-the-scenes glimpse at Bemetra Simmons speaking with Jennifer Vigne, CAP? CFRE of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, about the talent pipeline in Tampa Bay, with some specific datapoints pulled out for Sarasota County. Stay tuned for the podcast launching in early April! #Education #TalentPipeline #TeamTampaBay #DataforDecisionMakers #StateoftheRegion

The Early Bird rate for the Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run is available until April 13th. The run supports student and teacher programming, helping students to get ready and go further. Click the link to register and join us on Sunday, April 27th https://loom.ly/hBUec6E #GetReady #GoFurther #RinglingBridgeRun

Do you love to run? Get ready + Go Further! Are you currently a student? Student registration for the Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run is only $25. Join us on Sunday, April 27th at 7 am. You can go a step further! Just click “Become a Fundraiser” when prompted in your online registration to set your own goal to raise funds benefiting the Education Foundation. Click the link to register: https://loom.ly/hBUec6E #GetReady #GoFurther #RinglingBridgeRun

Help us in uniting our community for students and teachers. Get ready + Go Further for the Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run on Sunday, April 27th. Early bird rate is available until April 13th. Learn more at https://loom.ly/hBUec6E 5K: $45 through Mar 2 | $50 Mar 3 – Apr 13 | $65 Apr 14 – Apr 23 10K: $55 through Mar 2 | $60 Mar 3 – Apr 13 | $75 Apr 14 – Apr 23 Student Registration Fee: $25 The Fun Run is free. #GetReady #GoFurther #RinglingBridgeRun

Just in case you missed it! Tune in to this episode of Education Conversations, as Jennifer talks with Christine Robinson, Executive Director of The Argus Foundation. This think tank and government watchdog shows how business leadership can drive community change. ???? Listen Now! https://lnkd.in/ea25_Jac

Volunteer for the Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run! ?? Sunday, April 27, 2025 ? 7:00 AM Support students and teachers by joining our amazing volunteer team! Volunteer Roles: -Promotional bag set-up -Packet pick-up -Registration table -Parking guides -Run marshals -Water stations -Clean-up ?? Sign up now! https://lnkd.in/exPPPr6E Be part of this meaningful event and help make a difference in education.

Last Friday, we held our second annual fundraiser, now called the Future-Ready Luncheon. Our enormous thanks to the host committee, who raised a $125,000 challenge for donors to match! We are so thankful to the wonderful former students, Karolina Paulus and Henry Camara, who told their stories, along with Nina James and our own Maria Guardado, who are the inspiring coaches helping kids cross the finish line to graduation every day. To make your own donation to the challenge match, visit https://lnkd.in/ejSxKv9c