Faculty, Staff and Retiree Campaign

Staff Contact: Jennifer Sonntag, Alumni & Annual Fund Officer, or call 503-977-4607

GROW A FUTURE

The Challenge

The PCC Foundation must raise $50,000 in scholarship contributions by March 31, 2010. If we reach this goal, we will receive $320,000 in matching funds from the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation to provide scholarships for hundreds more of PCC students!

We cannot miss out on this amazing opportunity. PCC students have an unprecedented need for financial aid. Amongst colleges and universities nationwide, PCC ranks among the top ten in percentage increase of financial aid applications this year.

Last year, PCC successfully met the Miller match, providing 171 students with scholarships.

You make opportunity happen

Your gifts toward the general and restricted scholarship funds do count toward the Miller Challenge, but you’re also welcome to support Program Funds for Excellence, greatest needs, or the general endowment. Your immediate gift, whether it’s $10 or $100, will help grow a future for our deserving students.

More about the 2010 Faculty, Staff & Retiree Campaign

PCC students come in many varieties that will eventually blossom into the professionals and citizens that keep our communities running. There is no better way to grow a future – for students and our region – than to give during the 2010 Faculty, Staff & Retiree Campaign. The Campaign is currently in full swing, yielding 590 donors. It’s our goal to reach 850 donors by March 31st. Your participation counts.

Track your location’s participation, as well as the progress toward the Miller Match here:

The 2009 Faculty, Staff & Retiree Campaign generated more than $220,000. Last year, we met our goal of reaching out to 200 new donors. Employee participation rose from 35.4% (FY08) to 41% participation during 2009. Gifts from the College community are helping the Foundation to:

  • Award more than 500 scholarships, for a total of $700,000.
  • Distribute $500,000 to enhance PCC’s academic, workforce development, student services, and cultural programs.

Give Online Now!

Our online form makes donating both fast and secure.

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Direct Payment

A single direct payment can be made using a check, or your credit card.

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PCC Payroll Deduction

Payroll deduction is a great way to give. You can choose to donate one hour's pay, or a specified amount each month.

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Pledge a Donation

You can also pledge to give a donation semi-annually, or quarterly.

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2009 Annual Report

What Recipients are Saying...

“Not only does this mean the financial burden of being a full-time student will be alleviated, it also means that my hard work and dedication to my education have been recognized and encouraged by a complete stranger who believes my goals are worth supporting. I am deeply appreciative and honored.”

— Megan Snelling, Miller Foundation Scholarship recipient and future Master’s degree recipient.

"Though I have an engineering degree, I’m going to get my AA degree in welding, because I wish to show future employers that I am serious about this work."

— Ken Romans, Lorraine Bertrand Memorial Scholarship recipient and father of Eddie, also a recipient of the Bertrand Scholarship.

“This scholarship means a great deal to me; it allows me to take out smaller student loans and devote more time to my studies while enjoying life with my three-year-old son.”

— Wendy Sullivan, Miller Foundation Scholarship recipient and future radiographer.