Building a
BRIDGE TO SUCCESS
Folsom Lake College & The FLC Foundation
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 students in the surrounding areas of Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and El Dorado County.
THE FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION (FLCF) The mission of the FLCF is to support Folsom Lake College and the Harris Center for the Arts through fundraising and advocacy. In cooperation with the Los Rios Foundation, the FLCF actively promotes awareness of Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center, Rancho Cordova Center, and the Harris Center for the Arts. Giving to the Folsom Lake College Foundation is about matching our donor’s philanthropic areas of interest within the key focus areas of Academics, the Arts, and Athletics.
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 new Innovation Center Makerspace, helping our veterans receive an education, 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 your community. As a member, you will become part of the campus community and receive: Invitation to the President’s State of the College Breakfast: Report to the Region
Invitations to campus events, including the annual Foundation donor reception Opportunities to interact with the college president, our foundation, 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.
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
Community 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 can continue to develop 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 their education.
“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
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 and providing 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 innovation, creativity and invention, and helping them to become more competitive in a rapidly changing job market. The IC Makerspace functions as a catalyst for innovation, enabling the college to cultivate deeper relationships with local businesses, K-12 partners, transfer institutions, and the community, cementing FLC’s reputation as a regional leader in STEM/STEAM education. “The maker space 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
Speakers Series
Javier Peña and Steve Murphy
PHOTO CREDIT CRISTI BARLI
Jeffrey Toobin
THE FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE SPEAKERS SERIES was established to create an experience which brings new ideas, opinions, and perspectives for the enrichment of our community. The Series’ successful launch came in early 2017 with chef, author, and food activist Alice Waters. Speakers on tap for the 2017-18 season include Steve Murphy and Javier Peña, Jeffrey Toobin, and Diana Nyad. The future success of the Series is directly related to donor support of these remarkable individuals and the belief that the knowledge and inspiration drawn from such an event can positively impact those that have the opportunity to experience it.
Diana Nyad “It was an important goal to be able to partner with the Harris Center and the FLC Foundation to provide high quality speakers to educate, engage, and inspire both students and the community.”
- Retired FLC President Rachel Rosenthal
Folsom Lake College
Speakers Series
Folsom Lake College Rancho Cordova Promise
THE FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE / RANCHO CORDOVA PROMISE is an innovative grant program recently launched by Folsom Lake
College, the Folsom Lake College Foundation, and the City of Rancho Cordova. Rancho Cordova residents who graduate from high school in 2016-17 will be able to attend their first year of Folsom Lake College fee-free, starting with the 2017-18 academic year.
What are the benefits of the Promise program? • Improves access to higher education for underrepresented populations. • Removes some of the economic barriers to pursuing higher education. • Improves the college-going rate of residents. • Creates a well-educated workforce that advances the local economy. Studies have shown that Promise students: • Stay in school after their first year at double the rate of non-Promise students. • Are more likely to transfer to four-year universities. • Are more likely to remain in the local community after graduation. The Rancho Cordova City Council provided initial funding from the Measure H Community Enhancement Fund (Fiscal Year 2016/2017) towards the Promise program. The Community Enhancement Fund is funded by Measure H, a ½ cent local sales tax measure that was approved by Rancho Cordova citizens in Nov. 2014 and provides locally-controlled funds for local priorities. The Foundation has received funding for the 2018/19 academic year and hopes to continue the program in the future with additional Measure H support and matching gifts from corporate and individual donors.
“By partnering with the Rancho Cordova City Council and supportive local businesses, Folsom Lake College can increase access to postsecondary education, which means a well-educated workforce, and one that will inevitably advance the regional economy.” - Retired FLC President Dr. Rachel Rosenthal “The FLC/Rancho Cordova Promise program exemplifies Los Rios Community College District’s commitment to providing high quality public higher education where our students live, as outlined in our 2001 plan, ‘Educating a Region,’ that first planted the seed for the Rancho Cordova Center. We hope to see this unique program flourish and replicated throughout the region.” - Los Rios Chancellor Dr. Brian King “Many of our students do not have the financial means to attend college. The new Promise program will help remove some of those economic barriers.” - Rancho Cordova Center Dean Brian Robinson
PROMISE
PROGR AM FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE and RANCHO CORDOVA
FLC Foundation Scholarship Fund “My favorite quote is by Maya Angelou, who said ‘I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.’ This is inspirational to me because of the feeling of hope after receiving my scholarships through the Folsom Lake College Foundation.” - Deana Starrs, Student, FLC Scholarship Recipient
A SCHOLARSHIP can immediately impact students, giving them a chance, or a second chance, to pursue their education. And the effects of that gift – investing in our future leaders – last a lifetime. Think about all of the costs that go along with tuition and fees: transportation, textbooks, housing, and grocery bills. If you multiply that by two years, it’s understandable why a student feels like they have no choice but to drop out, even if they’re getting help from their college to cover tuition. Rather than swimming in thousands of dollars of debt, a scholarship could be the ticket to keep a student on the path to graduation.
OUR FALCONS SOAR! A scholarship is an opportunity. One that will help students realize their highest potential and help reach their ultimate dream. Contribute to the Folsom Lake College Foundation Scholarship fund and your gift will support the program which awards as many scholarships as the yearly fund balance allows. If you would prefer to name or endow a scholarship, Foundation staff will work you to achieve the most desirable result for FLC students and the donor. Your gift is a lasting legacy for a student’s future. “Funding a student scholarship is a meaningful way to help Folsom Lake College students attain their academic and career goals. Students strive to balance the demands of school and work. The scholarship allows its recipients to focus on their studies and stay on course to fulfilling their dreams.” - Sirdon Navarro, FLC Scholarship Donor
Veterans Success Center
“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
Folsom Lake College is grateful for the contributions made by members of the United States armed forces, both at home and abroad. We are honored to offer a student-centered community college education to our veterans and their families. The Veterans Success Center provides a sense of community among those who have served in any branch of the military. Like any other community of students at the College, returning service members will need our respect and support. This includes consideration of their unique circumstances and experiences. In particular, the need for faculty and staff who are fully prepared to help them through the complexities of admission, registration and the return to an academic setting. If working on campus, they will also FOLSOM need employers willing to be patient as they LAKE COLLEGE wrestle to regain the skills they once knew. Philanthropic support for the Veteran’s Success Center Donors is crucial to ensuring veterans have the resources they need to transition successfully from military to student life, and beyond.
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“I give to veterans to show my appreciation for their service to our country. I consider it an honor to be able to give back and support their educational goals and objectives.� - Rochelle Franco, FLC Classified Staff Member
Annual Fund A HEALTHY ANNUAL FUND is the cornerstone of the FLC Foundation’s success. 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 Foundation and college president with crucial, flexible funding to enrich student life, respond to emerging opportunities, and fund foundation 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.
2016-2017 Donation Facts at a Glance ACADEMICS
ATHLETICS
$20,000
President’s Circle Members: 43 Planned Giving:
$250,000
Scholarships:
$178,000
Veterans Programs:
$68,000
ARTS
Innovation Center Makerspace Support:
Harris Center for the Arts Support:
$33,500
Faculty and Staff Campaign: $9,000
$210,000
Youth Arts Programs:
$26,000+
CAMPAIGNS
$24,791
raised on the Big Day of Giving (May 4, 2017)
TOTAL FUNDS RAISED
$845,000
TOTAL NUMBER OF DONATIONS
119 gifts from 612 donors
How to Donate
Giving to the Folsom Lake College Foundation is about matching our donor’s philanthropic areas of interest within key focus areas. Your gift goes to support your area of interest: athletics, Innovation Center Makerspace, scholarships, Veterans Success Center, the Folsom Lake College/Rancho Cordova Promise, Speakers Series, or the Annual Fund. Your gift will benefit students, faculty, and the community, not only at this moment in time, but will also have a lasting impact into the future. Donors making a gift over $1,000 automatically become a member of the President’s Circle. Annual membership is based on the academic calendar year. The Folsom Lake College Foundation is under the auspices of the Los Rios Foundation, which holds the legal non-profit status 501(c) (3) for all Los Rios 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 possible under the law. Fair market value of benefits provided may affect portion of gift which is tax deductible. Federal Tax ID: 94-2506591
Make an Impact! Amount: $5,000 (President’s Circle membership included.) $2,500 (President’s Circle membership included.) $1,000 (President’s Circle membership included.) $500 $100 $50 Other $_______________________________________________ Designation: (Please check all that apply and designate amount of gift.) Annual Fund Amount of gift:_________ Athletics Amount of gift:_________ Innovation Center Makerspace Amount of gift:_________ FLC Foundation Scholarship Fund Amount of gift:_________ Promise Program Amount of gift:_________ Speakers Series Amount of gift:_________ Veterans Success Center Amount of gift:_________ Please send me information about the Harris Center for the Arts. Please send me information about naming or endowing a scholarship. Payment Methods: Check (Please make checks payable to the Folsom Lake College Foundation.) Credit Card (Online only; please visit www.flc.losrios.edu/community/foundation) 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.) Please return to: Folsom Lake College Foundation 10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630 For more information, please contact: (916) 608-6643 • howards@flc.losrios.edu
Be a part of BUILDING SOMEONE’S FUTURE! www.flc.losrios.edu/community/foundation
Sally Howard, Director of College Advancement howards@flc.losrios.edu • (916) 608-6643 10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630