2019-2020
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
Building a Bridge to Success
Folsom Lake College Office of Philanthropy FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE received its initial accreditation in 2004 and has quickly emerged as a growing, vibrant, and dynamic educational institution that is closely tied to its local communities. The college currently serves over 8700 students in the surrounding areas of Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and El Dorado County.
THE FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE OFFICE OF PHILANTHROPY The Folsom Lake College Office of Philanthropy works to enhance, promote and support Folsom Lake College and its centers through engaging employees, the community, alumni, emeriti and friends. The office facilitates all fundraising efforts for the college and Harris Center for the Arts. Your involvement is an integral part of our students’ success every year. We encourage you to make a gift to the area of FLC that is most meaningful to you. Choose the method that’s right for you to make a tax-deductible contribution.
THE FOLSOM LAKE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL The Folsom Lake College Development Council works to advance the future of FLC and the Harris Center through fundraising and advocacy. The Folsom Lake College Development Council raises funds through the Los Rios Colleges Foundation a 501©3 tax exempt charitable organization.
President’s Circle THE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE recognizes generous donors who give a minimum gift of $1,000 annually. Members are alumni, parents, friends, and business and community leaders who are interested in actively shaping the future of Folsom Lake College and the community. Whether your philanthropic interest is funding student scholarships or the annual fund, providing resources for the cutting edge Innovation Center Makerspace, helping our veterans transition from service member to student, or supporting our student athletes with your annual major gift to Folsom Lake College, you’ll receive a membership in our President’s Circle.
RECOGNITION BENEFITS You have the satisfaction of knowing you are playing a significant role in transforming students’ lives and supporting their education. As a member, you will become part of the campus community and receive: Invitation to President’s Circle events
Invitations to campus events Opportunities to interact with the college president and key faculty members Public acknowledgment of your support
The President’s Circle allows donors to make a significant impact in the lives of FLC students.
The Harris Center for the Arts
Your philanthropic gifts bring the best performances to our region and provide vital support for arts education in our communities! ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS The Harris Center and Folsom Lake College are committed to making the arts experience an accessible and inspirational part of the region. Financial support is essential for arts education to be available for all ages of arts lovers. Current arts education programs at the Harris Center are directed to youth and include the ClassActs! School Time Matinee Series, Summer Youth Arts Camps (dance, drama, visual arts, music voice, music production) and the Robert S. & Star Pepper Youth Chamber Orchestra. Future arts education program ideas include integration of artist master classes and “Presents” shows into FLC’s curriculum pre-performance talks, lifelong learning workshops for arts lovers and taking the arts into the local schools through a traveling Harris Center cooperative program.
HARRIS CENTER NAME A SEAT Your legacy, in your words. Make a statement with your favorite seat — or your favorite person’s favorite seat — and put some personality into a customized plaque. On top of your $1,000 donation being 100% tax-deductible, you’ll support bringing great shows to the entire region. Name a seat donations are deposited in the Harris Center’s Endowment Fund which is needed to ensure the long-term financial health of the Center. HARRIS CENTER UNRESTRICTED FUND Ticket sales only cover a portion of the Harris Center’s expenses. Additional support comes from arts lovers like you. Unrestricted contributions are vital to bringing exciting touring performers to the area, providing affordable access for students and local artists, and keeping ticket prices reasonable. Gifts made through the Center’s membership program offer perks, while gifts made to The Los Rios College Foundation can offer additional tax advantages. To learn more, go to www.HarrisCenter.net. OTHER AREAS FOR SUPPORT In addition to the above opportunities, support can be designated to specific areas of interest. Examples include the “Harris Center Presents” program, Harris Center Community Access program, or specific capital/equipment needs. If you are interested in giving a restricted gift, or exploring our planned giving opportunities, please contact the Office of Philanthropy at (916) 608-6643 or email philanthropyoffice@flc.losrios.edu.
Wherever you choose to give, your generosity will make a direct impact. Visit the Harris Center to find out more about becoming a Harris Center Member! Go to www.HarrisCenter.net and click “Donate.”
Folsom Lake College Athletics
“Sports has made me more confident and inspired me to excel in all areas of my life, particularly as a student.� -FLC Athlete
College athletics help build important life and job skills, including teamwork and collaboration, critical thinking, professionalism and discipline, communication, and leadership. Intercollegiate athletics promotes the success of all students, by encouraging first generation and underrepresented student groups to enroll in college and earn their degrees. Their involvement gives them a sense of connection to the community, which will in turn build future civic leaders who invest in and build local businesses. With your help, FLC Athletics will continue to sustain outstanding facilities, travel safely to and from games, and ensure athletes have the proper equipment needed to stay competitive. Ultimately, these gifts will provide all student-athletes with the resources they need to excel in competition and in the classroom.
“Though educated in England, Sally and I benefited from access to a wide range of sporting activities offered by our schools and colleges. We found this built self esteem, social skills and a thirst for academic success. We would like to see this opportunity in our community.� - Iain & Sally Marshall, FLC Athletics Donors
Folsom Lake College Fund A HEALTHY ANNUAL FUND is the cornerstone of Folsom Lake College’s success. The Folsom Lake College Fund (also called the Annual Fund) raises unrestricted dollars which are extremely important because so many needs cannot be anticipated and do not fall within specific categories. Annual Fund contributions provide the Office of Philanthropy and college president with crucial, flexible funding to enrich student life, respond to emerging opportunities, and fund the Office of Philanthropy’s operations. These gifts — no matter the size — make a real impact. Your philanthropic support of the Annual Fund today will continue to build and sustain Folsom Lake College’s growth for years to come.
President’s Fund THE FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S FUND Folsom Lake College relies more than ever on partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni and community members who share a commitment to ensuring that students from all walks of life continue to have access to an affordable, highquality college education. The President’s Fund at Folsom Lake College enables the President to disburse funds quickly to support new initiatives, as well as underfunded programs and services that keep our campus on the cutting edge of education. Examples of areas supported include: Academic programs Student enrichment and leadership opportunities Faculty and staff professional development and recognition Alumni and community outreach
“Donations to the President’s Fund are vital to Folsom Lake College’s sustained growth, as these discretionary funds give the college the flexibility to meet the immediate and diverse needs of its faculty, staff, and student body.” - FLC President Whitney Yamamura
Long-distance swimmer Dyana Nyad and Folsom Lake College women’s soccer phenom Britney Johnson prior to Nyad’s appearance at the Harris Center. Johnson’s admission to the event was courtesy of the FLC President’s Fund.
Innovation Center Makerspace
FLC’S INNOVATION CENTER MAKERSPACE is a comprehensive instructional innovation and technology development incubator, which expands FLC’s capacity to offer interdisciplinary curriculum and programs. It provides students, faculty, and staff with access to hands-on, state of the art prototyping technologies. Innovation Center (IC) Makerspace programs and resources enable students from all disciplines to tackle open-ended, real world challenges, preparing them for careers involving leading edge ingenuity and invention, and helping them to become more competitive in a rapidly changing job market. The IC Makerspace functions as a catalyst for creativity, enabling the college to cultivate deeper relationships with local businesses, K-12 partners, transfer institutions, and the community, which solidifies FLC’s reputation as a regional leader in STEAM/STEM education.
“The makerspace is important as it helps students try things out, maybe not even for a career, but just for a talent or strength they possess. Without these tools and resources, they would never have a chance to explore.” - FLC Student
WHAT IS A MAKERSPACE? A makerspace is a physical location where people gather to share resources, work on projects, network, and build. The makerspace is often associated with fields such as engineering, computer science, and graphic design. The concept emerges from the technology-driven “maker culture,� associated with Make magazine and the Maker Faires it promotes. This idea of a collaborative studio space for creative endeavors has caught hold in education. The informal combination of lab, shop, and conference room form a creative environment for learning through hands-on exploration. On campuses, the makerspace is being embraced by the arts as well as the sciences, and a new energy is building around multidisciplinary collaborative efforts.
Scholarships
FLC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Contribute to the Folsom Lake College Scholarship Fund and your gift will support the program which awards as many scholarships as the yearly fund balance allows. The FLC Scholarship Fund gives support to FLC students studying full-time in pursuit of an associate’s degree or transfer. FLC PROMISE TO WORK
CAREER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS The Folsom Lake College Promise to Work Scholarship Fund gives direct support to students in FLC Career Education Programs. Students in these programs complete a career-ready certificate that enables them to enter the workforce on completion. Some of our programs have upfront costs such as purchasing specialized equipment or uniforms or costs during the middle or end of the program such as licensing fees or certificate requirements. The FLC Promise to work scholarships removes these barriers and gives our students a chance at a new career and promise for the future.
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS Endowments are a way for your gift to make an impact on our students for years to come. They allow the Office of Philanthropy to offer scholarships every year, in perpetuity. Because the scholarships are funded by accrued interest, the original gift itself remains untouched. A minimum of $10,000 is required to establish an endowed scholarship, and our staff will work closely with you to provide guidance in determining the scholarship’s specific criteria. You may choose to name an endowed scholarship after yourself, in honor/memory of a family member, friend, business or other organization. Together, we will work to achieve the most desirable result for our students and the donor. Endowed gifts will leave a lasting legacy for recipients now, and in the future.
TEXTBOOK GRANTS Many students face the difficult decision of whether to buy textbooks or pay for basic necessities like food, rent, and transportation. That is why we need the support of donors like you! A survey of community college students found that: • 42% said they struggled to get adequate food • 9% said they had gone at least one day during the last month without eating because they lacked the money • 46% said they had difficulty paying for housing and utilities. And – despite the fact that a community college education is one of the most affordable in higher education – textbooks still average $1,918 per year for our students. We hope you will consider donating today to help offset the cost of textbooks for our students. Donations to the FLC Textbook & Supply Grant Fund go directly to support the text book grant drawing. Students who are enrolled in over 6 unit are eligible to enter and the recipients are randomly chosen. Amount and number of awards offered each semester depends on the fund balance.
Veterans Success Center SERVICE MEMBERS TO SCHOLARS
FLC SUPPORTS STUDENT VETERANS The Veterans Success Center (VSC) provides assistance to veterans and dependents who may be eligible for various VA educational benefits, as well as assisting with the onboarding process and transition to college. Funding to support our veterans is crucial; the transition from military to college life can be difficult and FLC is committed to providing comprehensive support in appreciation of our veterans’ sacrifices and service. The FLC Administrative Staff provides: • Assistance in registration • Help with GI benefits • Counseling You can help by giving: • An annual donation from your organization • Individual donations • Matching employer gifts
El Dorado Salute to Valor Committee presents a donation to the Veterans Success Center.
The Office of Philanthropy provides: • Emergency grants • Text book stipends • Paid parking permits
FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE
V S C
“Consult the Veterans Success Center. All of the employees and students are knowledgeable and willing to help. It is the perfect place to bounce ideas off of other veterans on an equal wave length, and get the assistance that is form-fitted to your educational goals.� - Scott Mitchell, FLC Veteran
2018-2019 Donation Facts at a Glance TOTAL FUNDS RAISED:
$800,000+ PLANNED GIFTS:
COLLEGE PROGRAMS: $400,000+ HARRIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS: $400,000+
$150,000
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MEMBERS:
44
PROGRAM SUPPORT BREAKDOWN: ACADEMICS FLC Scholarships:
$38,000
Promise Program:
$44,000
Mini-grants: $14,500 Makerspace/Innovation Center: $34,000 Veterans Programs:
$19,000
ATHLETICS
$16,000+ ARTS
Harris Center for the Arts Support:
$220,000+ Arts Education Programs:
$12,000+
TOTAL NUMBER OF COLLEGE DONATIONS
1800+ gifts from 765 donors HARRIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
630+ members
Ways to Give
GIVE NOW Make an immediate gift by credit card at www.flc.losrios.edu/give or give by cash, check, wire transfers, mutual fund transfer, stock, donor advised funds, or electronic fund transfers. GIVE OVER TIME Recurring Gifts, multi-year pledges, Electronic Fund Transfers PLANNED GIVING Making a planned gift to FLC enables you to meet your financial goals while achieving your charitable aspirations. Join a community of supporters that is helping advance FLC’s mission. Interested in our charitable estate planning services? For more information contact the Office of Philanthropy at (916) 608-6643. Folsom Lake College raises funds through the Los Rios Colleges Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization serving all Los Rios community colleges (American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, and Sacramento City) and the Harris Center for the Arts. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent permissible under law. The fair market value of any benefits provided in return for a contribution may affect a portion of the gift which is the tax deductible. Donations should be made to Los Rios Colleges Foundation. Federal Tax ID: 94-2506591.
Please return to: Folsom Lake College Office of Philanthropy 10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630
For more information, please contact: (916) 608-6643 • PhilanthropyOffice@flc.losrios.edu Amount: $5,000 (President’s Circle membership included.) $2,500 (President’s Circle membership included.) $1,000 (President’s Circle membership included.) $500 Other $_______________________________________________ Designation: (Please check all that apply and designate amount of gift.) Arts Education Programs $_________ Athletics $_________ FLC Fund $_________ FLC Office Of Philanthropy Scholarship Fund $_________ FLC Promise to Work $_________ Harris Center, Name a Seat $_________ Harris Center, Unrestricted (no membership benefits included) $_________ Innovation Center Makerspace $_________ President’s Fund $_________ Promise Program $_________ Textbook Grants $_________ Veterans Success Center $_________ Please send me information about the Harris Center for the Arts Membership. Please send me information about naming or endowing a scholarship. Payment Methods: Check (Please make checks payable to the Folsom Lake College Office of Philanthropy.) Credit Card (Online only; please visit www.flc.losrios.edu/give) Name: __________________________________________________ Name as I wish it to appear in donor recognition: _______________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:____________________________________________ Phone:________________ Email:_____________________________ (We use email to communicate important donor information and special events.)
Be a part of BUILDING SOMEONE’S FUTURE!
For more information: www.flc.losrios.edu/give Sally Buchanan, Director of Donor Relations PhilanthropyOffice@flc.losrios.edu • (916) 608-6643 10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630