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Support The College of the Florida Keys

Today is a great day to be a part of The College of the Florida Keys family. Because of alumni, donors, and others who share our vision, CFK is poised now, more than ever, to play an even greater role in changing the lives of our students and our community! Never before have CFK students had such extensive access to programs that enrich their college education beyond the classroom. For example, CFK students have worked with NASA to develop robotics, with Mote Marine to conserve and restore the coral reef, with local businesses to become certified “journey workers,” with the Lodging Association to train the local tourism workforce, and even a collaboration between four CFK programs to win the National Marine Energy Collegiate Competition “Moonshot” Award.

Further, CFK continues to educate aspiring students through rigorous associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees taught by world-class faculty. CFK’s programs in Nursing, Business, Marine Sciences and Engineering, Hospitality and Ecotourism, Law Enforcement, Construction Apprenticeships, and EMT/Paramedic continue to produce students who will soon be responsible for maintaining and growing our local economy.

In the face of rising costs and the COVID-19 Pandemic, CFK’s firm commitment to keep education attainable has been demonstrated by no tuition increases. CFK’s alumni, friends, and community partners have a great tradition of helping students succeed, thanks in part to the support of CFK’s Annual Fund and scholarships. The College needs your support today! We must continue to bridge the gap between deserving students’ financial need and their higher education.

The College of the Florida Keys invites you to make a tax-deductible contribution online at www.cfk.edu/discover/cfk-foundation or mail your contribution to: The College of the Florida Keys Foundation, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040.

Left: Chrysla Dor (AA ’18), a graduate of Key West High School, earned an Associate in Arts with assistance from CFK’s Game Changer Scholar Program. Below: Benefactor of the Student Ambassador Scholarship program, M. Pat Miller (center), is thanked by the students who earned the scholarships that he funded.

CASH

Cash gifts make an immediate impact and enhance scholarship and program support. The College is especially grateful for gifts of unrestricted cash because they allow flexibility when needs arise for which other funds have not been allocated. These gifts can be made online or by checks made payable to the CFK Foundation.

GIFT PLANNING

These include gifts from wills, trusts and life insurance. Through these deferred gifts, individuals can ensure the continued strength of CFK. Such gifts enable the College to make long-range plans in support of its academic mission and goals.

MATCHING GIFTS

Many corporations have matching gift programs for their employees and retirees. Please contact the CFK Foundation for current details on matching gift programs.

NAMED GIFT OPPORTUNITIES

The CFK Foundation offers many opportunities to those who wish to associate a family name or the name of a respected individual with the College. Significant gifts may provide an opportunity to name a building or facility at the College in accordance with the donor’s wishes. An outright gift or planned gift may be used to create a named-endowment fund, which in perpetuity will honor and memorialize the names placed on it.

OUTRIGHT GIFTS

Gifts of cash, securities, real estate or tangible property with intelligent planning often result in greater benefits for the donor, the donor’s family and CFK. All outright gifts are tax deductible and, if made from capital, have the potential of reducing taxes. Gifts and pledges may be unrestricted or earmarked for programs and purposes chosen by the donor.

PLEDGES

A commitment to the CFK Foundation may be paid over a period of one to five years. The periodic payments may be made in the form of cash or appreciated property, such as securities. Many people find that by spreading payments over a period of time, they can make a larger commitment.

SECURITIES, REAL ESTATE, AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY HELD SHORT-TERM

Gifts of securities, real estate and personal property (related or unrelated to CFK’s educational purpose) held less than a year are deductible at their cost basis.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the creation of a scholarship or endowment, please contact Dr. Frank Wood, Vice President of Advancement and CFK Foundation Executive Director, at 305-809-3287 or foundation@cfk.edu.