Advancement News

At Shorecrest, like most independent schools, tuition does not cover the School's full operating costs. Each and every year, tax-deductible gifts to Shorecrest from parents, alumni, grandparents and friends of the community help bridge the gap to ensure students have access to the best education possible. In the 2020-2021 Shorecrest Donor Report, we would like to recognize those who supported Shorecrest during the 2020-2021 school year. In addition, the following video recognizes the generosity of these donors and the lasting impact they have made on our community. Thank you!

2020-2021 Donor Report

Current Status of the Shorecrest Fund

The Shorecrest Fund is our main fundraising priority and we encourage all Shorecrest families to participate annually. Gifts to the Shorecrest Fund are designed to support the people and programs within our community. Every Gift - no matter the size - makes a difference.

Make your gift today at www.shorecrest.org/give

Contributing Chargers

Shorecrest’s Mission is augmented by the generosity of our parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends who support the school philanthropically or by effecting change locally, globally or right here at Shorecrest. We call these community members Contributing Chargers.

This week the Shorecrest Advancement Office would like to recognize Ashley and Frank Casano as Contributing Chargers. Ashley and Frank are current parents of Frankie ‘30. We thank the Casano Family for their support of Shorecrest through their time, talents and philanthropic support.

Contributing Chargers: Casano Family
12/9/2021
by: Olivia Segalman, Director of Donor Relations

This week the Shorecrest Advancement Office would like to recognize Ashley and Frank Casano as Contributing Chargers. "Beyond a robust and well-rounded education for our son, Frankie, Shorecrest provides our family with a community of friendship and support both on and off campus. The relationships developed with other members of the Shorecrest community are the backbone of our life here in St. Pete."
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Shorecrest Fund in Action

The Shorecrest Community Sponsors Program is designed to connect businesses in the Tampa Bay Area to the Shorecrest community through a variety of annual, program, and event sponsorship opportunities. Throughout the year, Community Sponsors receive recognition and appreciation through many different communication channels and special events.

To inquire about Community Sponsor opportunities, please contact Laina Coburn, Director of Philanthropic Giving, at lcoburn@shorecrest.org, 727-522-2111 x178. You may also download or print a menu of opportunities here.

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Advancement Office Team

List of 5 members.

Michael Gillis

Director of Advancement

727-456-7514

Bio
Michael Gillis, his wife Rosalind and their two daughters, moved from NYC to allow Michael to become the Director of Advancement in 2017. Following commencement from Choate Rosemary Hall, Michael spent a year studying at The Goethe Institute in Salzburg, Austria. He then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociolinguistics and German from the University of Vermont, and a Fundraising School Certificate at the Lily School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. Mr. Gillis spent the first portion of his career as a producer and director with companies including Fox Home Entertainment, Sony Studios, Columbia Tristar and GMG, Inc. In recent years, he has directed the major gifts program at North County School and a capital campaign for Manhattan Country School. The Gillises have two daughters at Shorecrest, Luna '26 and Sada '28.
Stacy Alexander

Director of Alumni and Community Engagement

Bio
Stacy Alexander graduated with a B.A. in Sociology and Mass Communications from the University of Florida and a M.A. in Higher Education from the University of Louisville. Prior to joining Shorecrest, Stacy served as the Assistant Vice President for Community Relations and Communications for Mote Marine Laboratory located in Sarasota. She is a recent graduate of the Leadership St. Pete program through the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to her work with Shorecrest Chargers Alumni, Stacy serves as a Junior Advisor in the Upper School, and sponsors Shorecrest’s Student Ambassador Program and the Guardian ad Litem Club. Stacy grew up in Palm Harbor and St. Petersburg, Florida.
Laina Bennett Coburn

Director of Philanthropic Giving

727-522-2111 x 178

Bio
Laina Bennett Coburn is originally from Palm Harbor, and returned to the Tampa Bay Area after previously living in Minneapolis and Atlanta. She joined Shorecrest after working most recently as a fundraiser for The Atlanta Opera. Mrs. Coburn has experience working in non-profit arts organizations, broadcast media and database management. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Olaf College where she majored in music, management and media studies.
Olivia Segalman

Director of Donor Relations and Advancement Services

Bio
Olivia Segalman joined the Shorecrest Advancement Office as the Advancement Associate in the summer of 2019. A native of Baltimore, MD, she has lived in Tampa, FL, for the past nine years after attending the University of Tampa, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Advertising and Public Relations. She also holds a master's degree in Public Administration from the University of South Florida. Olivia came to Shorecrest from Tampa Preparatory School where she served as the Communications Coordinator.
Clark Sukaratana

Database & Financial Services for Advancement