Olympic College Foundation
The Olympic College Foundation was established in 1993, to promote and receive philanthropic gifts for the benefit of Olympic College students. A private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the Foundation seeks philanthropic gifts for student scholarships, program enhancements, capital projects, as well as cultural events and activities that enrich the entire college community. By securing contributions, the Foundation provides that extra measure of support that contributes to excellence at Olympic College.
Now more than a decade later, hundreds of supporters have raised an endowment portfolio worth nearly $8 million and growing. The Foundation directed more than $150,000 in student scholarship and program support for the 2006-07 academic year. Additionally, the Foundation directed $1.4 million in support of the new Haselwood Library. The Foundation also regularly supports community outreach efforts on behalf of Olympic College.
By acting as a catalyst for charitable giving in support of Olympic College, the Foundation:
Invests in Students
The Olympic College Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the educational opportunities for all students at Olympic College. In addition to providing support for program enhancements, the Foundation seeks to make available a variety of scholarship opportunities , including those that improve access for economically-disadvantaged students, as well as those that provide important recognition for students based on scholastic merit. In addition the Foundation seeks to enrich college life through its support of a variety of campus programs and events.
Invests in Faculty and Staff
Through its on-campus Funds for Excellence grant-making program, the Olympic College Foundation supports staff and faculty innovation and professional development. By providing funding for a wide variety of activities that contribute to the quality of educational programs and services, the Foundation encourages faculty and staff excellence through professional development opportunities not available through existing sources.
Invests in the Community
By assuring students a quality education at Olympic College, the Olympic College Foundation is helping to provide the educated work force that is the basis for the community's economic vitality. In addition, the Foundation serves as an important link between the College and the community: informing the community of specific priorities, generating support to meet the College's needs, and assisting the College in responding to needs identified by the community.
To meet the current and future needs of Olympic College, the Olympic College Foundation is dependent on the financial support of alumni, parents of alumni, the business community, foundations and friends of the College.
For more information about gift-giving opportunities, please call the Foundation office at 360-475-7120.
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