Dear Friends:

According to the American Association of Community Colleges, "Nationally, 46% of all undergraduates are enrolled in community colleges—6.6 million students in credit courses and 5 million in noncredit courses" ( www.aacc.nche.edu )

The importance of a community college to its service area can not be exaggerated. Looking to the future is the role of Northwestern Connecticut Community College and supporting the College is the role of the Northwestern Community College Foundation.

We are asking you to help the Foundation with your contribution which provides funds for those needs of the College which are not provided for in the state budget. As the College continues to grow in enrollment, in programs, and in campus, it is more important than ever that the Foundation grow with it. The student body has increased in size. New and exciting programs are being offered. The Learning Center has been completed, additional parking has been provided and the new arts and sciences building is under way.

The Foundation has funded  many activities- see the list below for some of them. In addition, the Foundation supports a growing number of scholarships both at the College and for students of the College going on for further education. The State has recognized the need for Connecticut college foundations to build their endowment by providing matching funds for contributions made to the foundation endowment. Present law states that your contribution for scholarships, endowed professorships and college programs enhancement will qualify for these matching funds.

It is important that you make a generous contribution to support the work of the Foundation and, if you have given in the past, that you continue your support.

Thank you for helping us to help the College.

Sincerely,

Herbert G. Isaacson, Esq.                                         Barbara Douglass, Ph.D.

President, NCCF                                                               President, NCCC

 

 

 

NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

 

Examples of NCCF Support 2005-2006

  • Art History Courses with Field Trips

  • Music Appreciation Courses

  • The NCCC Center for Teaching

  • Mad River Anthology Student Publication

  • Scholarships

  • Commencement Activities

  • First Annual Gala "Life Begins at 40"

  • Cultural Events:

  • Musical:

    • Val Ramos Flamenco Guitar

    • Michael Mussillami Duo

  • Lecture/Slide Presentation:

    • Dr.Warren Perry: An Overview of his Archaeological Projects

    • Wingmasters: North American Birds of Prey

  • Social Issue:

    • Barbara Parsons Lane: A Journey of Domestic

    • Violence, Up Close & Personal

  • Literary Events:

    • 10th annual Mad River Literary Festival

    • (Open reading; Poets Frances Brent, Kazim Ali & Margot Schillp; novelist Valerie Ann Leff)

  • Latin Heritage:

    • Cinco de Mayo Celebration with the band "Los

    • Ciegos del Barrio." Latin Music, food & fun.

 

Ways of Giving

The generosity of alumni, parents, and friends enhances academic programs and enriches our community on a daily basis. There are several ways to make a gift to NCCF. Gifts of all kinds, sizes and forms are invaluable:

Outright Tax Deductible Gifts

Planned Gifts

A Charitable Gift Trust allows you to establish a personal, or family, foundation and contribute assets to the College while still receiving the following benefits:

You might consider a Charitable Gift Trust if...

In many ways, a Charitable Gift Trust really does benefit everyone-you, your loved ones, and the school and community you love. Achieve both goals and make a lasting impact on the community.

If you would like us to send you additional information on how you can establish a legacy and create income for life, check number IV on the Contribution Form, or call the Office of the President at 860-738-6406.

The State’s Matching Funds

To assist Connecticut college foundations financially, the state provides matching funds for contributions made to a foundation endowment, providing earnings from the endowment are used for scholarships, endowed professorships or college program enhancements. Present law states that your contribution will qualify for such matching funds.

NCCF cannot, however, deposit contributions into that endowment unless so directed by the donor by checking the "A" box in section II on the return donor envelope.

To give to NCCF, just print out the Contribution From, and mail it in. Thank you!