Selby Scholars are outstanding students graduating from high school in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, or Sarasota County who exhibit academic preparedness, academic rigor, resilience, resourcefulness, and grit. In 2026, a record number of DeSoto County students submitted...
The Selby Foundation recently partnered with Vanessa Lynskey and Heather Hendy, co-founders of Kaldero, to provide a small group of grantees with training and insights to select the right technology for their organizations and to integrate new technology with their...
We are fortunate to have quality opportunities in our region and online for nonprofit board members to learn about how excellent governance can shape their organization’s success. As a recent participant in BoardSource’s Certificate of Nonprofit Board...
Dr. Essence Deming-Rivers, PsyD is a psychologist with a knack for working with people in an easy, approachable style that resonates with our Selby Scholars. She has provided organization tools to build their time management strategies and offered practical approaches...
Dedicated volunteers drive our Selby Scholarship selections every Spring, paving the way for a new group of 40 students to receive invaluable financial and human support through college. Every member dedicates hours of time at home and in our office with a focus on...
