Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) has announced the remaining schedule of 2026 workshops through Invest In Incredible (I3).
Serving as Gulf Coast’s resource for regional nonprofits, I3 strengthens board governance and operational effectiveness while helping organizations build skills, knowledge and leadership capacity. The new workshop schedule offers practical training for nonprofit professionals, board members, and professional advisors, with topics spanning planned giving fundamentals to responsible, real-world applications of artificial intelligence.
“The newest I3 offerings are built with the real, day-to-day demands of nonprofit leaders and board members in mind,” said Erin Minor, Vice President of Community Leadership at Gulf Coast Community Foundation. “By bringing together practical learning in governance, strategy, and evolving tools, I3 equips organizations to realize their unique missions as they grow alongside the communities they serve.”
The full list of I3 workshop offerings from July through December is listed below. For more information and to register, visit GulfCoastCF.org/events
- Building & Enhancing Presentation Skills
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Sarasota Philanthropy Center
1549 State Street, Sarasota
Facilitated by: Mitch Lomazov
- Easy to Understand Financial Reports
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Venice Headquarters
601 Tamiami Trail South, Venice
Facilitated by: Dan Weiss, CPA, J.D.
- Fundamentals in Planned Giving
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Venice Headquarters
601 Tamiami Trail South, Venice
Facilitated by: Joe Carter, CAP®
- Leading Practices in Governance & Bylaws
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Venice Headquarters
601 Tamiami Trail South, Venice
Facilitated by: Whitney Crettol, MA
- Planned Giving Instruments and Strategies
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Sarasota Philanthropy Center
1549 State Street, Sarasota
Facilitated by: Joe Carter, CAP®
- Digital That Delivers: Tools, Tactics and 7 C’s of Communications
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Sarasota Philanthropy Center
1549 State Street, Sarasota
Facilitated by: Alyssa Barnsley & Alyssa Holcomb
- Building Your Endowment
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Sarasota Philanthropy Center
1549 State Street, Sarasota
Facilitated by: Joe Carter, CAP®
- Moving the Needle on Board Fundraising
Thursday, October 6, 2026
Sarasota Philanthropy Center
1549 State Street, Sarasota
Facilitated by: Tracy Vanderneck, MSM, CFRE
- Your Story is Your Strategy
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Venice Headquarters
601 Tamiami Trail South, Venice
Facilitated by: Kristen Theisen, CFRE
- Skillful Board Chair
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Venice Headquarters
601 Tamiami Trail South, Venice
Facilitated by: Betsy Steiner
- Vision to Reality: Navigating, Scope, Budget & Risk Before Construction
Monday, November 9, 2026
Sarasota Philanthropy Center
1549 State Street, Sarasota
Facilitated by: Jenn Stutler
- The Listening Clinic for Leaders
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Sarasota Philanthropy Center
1549 State Street, Sarasota
Facilitated by: Joan Lowery
- Succession Planning for Board and Staff
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Venice Headquarters
601 Tamiami Trail South, Venice
Facilitated by: Laurie Huebner
