Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Phillip Lanham is the President & CEO at Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Prior to this role, Phillip served as the Chief Philanthropy Officer at Greater Cincinnati Foundation, where Phillip held various positions including Vice President, Director, and Program Director. Phillip also has a background in corporate and foundation relations, having worked at the University of Cincinnati in various development roles. Phillip holds an MBA in Marketing/International Business from the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business.
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Headquartered in Venice, Fla. and with a second office in downtown Sarasota, Fla., Gulf Coast Community Foundation has transformed the region through bold and proactive philanthropy for over 25 years. Serving the needs of the region as a partner in philanthropy and leader in community initiatives, Gulf Coast has surpassed granting over $550 million in the areas of: health and human services, civic and economic development, education, arts and culture, and the environment. Gulf Coast was named one of the “Best Nonprofits To Work For” nationally by The NonProfit Times in 2010, 2011, 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2023. To learn more visit GulfCoastCF.org and follow us on Facebook at @GulfCoastCommFnd.