Mission and Purpose
Student speakers at the 2018 Donor and Scholar Recption
Student speakers at the 2018 Donor & Scholar Reception. Click HERE to see Flor Gaspar’s amazing story of determination and perseverance.
The Mission of the Oregon Coast Community College Foundation is to advance educational opportunities at OCCC by raising funds for college needs and increasing public awareness of the College and its many benefits. The Foundation fulfills its mission by securing private donations, applying for grants, holding special events and fundraisers, stewarding resources, and administering special programs, such as the OCCC Foundation Scholarship program.
The OCCC Foundation works to:
Provide Student Aid in the form of scholarships and, as needed, emergency funds;
Provide funds to assist with program development;
Provide funds to help the College provide the latest technology and equipment to students and instructors;
Provide funds to strengthen Career & Technical Education programs such as Nursing and Aquarium Science;
Execute an annual campaign to support unrestricted funding;
Support capital funding efforts for campus development and improvements;
Manage and grow endowed funds to secure the future of Oregon Coast Community College.
Individual Board members support the Foundation by contributing financial resources as well as individual expertise. Members serve as community ambassadors to enhance the College’s relations with the community. Members also actively participate in fund-raising efforts.
Organization
The OCCC Foundation Board and staff work closely with the College President and the elected Board of Education to raise funds for college priorities. The College supports Foundation operations by providing office space and partial funding for equipment, materials, supplies, and staff salaries. The support provided by the College is essential in ensuring that the majority of donor contributions directly support students, programs, and other College needs that are not possible through the College’s general operating budget.
Background
The Foundation received its non-profit, tax exempt status from the State of Oregon in 2000. Gifts to the Foundation are gifts of knowledge that help build a better future for Lincoln County through an educated citizenry. Donations qualify as charitable contributions and may be tax-deductible. The Foundation helps to ensure growth and stability for the College, thus ensuring the future of higher education in Lincoln County.
The Foundation office is located at OCCC’s Central County Campus, at 400 SE College Way in Newport.
For more information, contact the Foundation office at 541-867-8532 or via email.
Pearls of Wisdom
The OCCC Foundation was thrilled to present its inaugural Pearls of Wisdom, OCCC’s new signature event dedicated to raising funds in support of OCCC. The event was held March 9, 2019, and was attended by more than 100 supporters of the OCCC Foundation. We thank everyone who attended, and all of our generous sponsors, for their support.