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NCMC Foundation

The mission of the North Central Michigan College Foundation is to initiate philanthropy in partnership with North Central Michigan College and the community in order to provide financial support for the mission and goals of the college.

Scholarships

Donations to the NCMC Foundation change students' lives in strikingly positive ways. Foundation scholarships help qualifying students begin and continue their college education. Foundation support is helping North Central create a modern, state-of-the-art learning environment.

Abby Sydow

Abby Sydow of Brutus is studying to become a registered nurse at North Central. She plans to attend the University of Michigan after graduation and obtain her BSN degree. "I've wanted to be a nurse since I was 10 years old," she said. With the help of the Dr. James Keith Memorial Scholarship, Abby will graduate in May of 2013.

After graduating from Pellston High School in 2008, Abby chose North Central because she knew the college had an excellent nursing program. "I wasnt a great student in high school, but the smaller classroom size and personal connection to the faculty had made for a quality learning experience," Abby said.

Tyler Orr

Tyler Orr graduated from Cheboygan High School in 2012 as the valedictorian of his class. With the help of the Presidential Scholarship, he plans to graduate from North Central in two years and transfer to a university to study art.

"Attending North Central seemed like a logical choice because I knew I would get a quality education and all my credits would transfer," Tyler said.

Tyler says he's impressed with how easy it is to communicate with his professors and that they are genuinely interested in his success as a student. "My instructors expect me to work for my grades, but the personal attention makes it easier to focus on my studies," he said.

About the Foundation

During the past 10 years, the NCMC Foundation has received gifts and earnings of $5 million to support programs, scholarships and capital projects. Contributions are received from individuals, businesses, organizations and other foundations. Funds are generated through an annual campaign, scholarship support, special events, capital campaigns, memorials and bequests. The Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of 16 community volunteers who provide the leadership and initiative for advancing the Foundation. These community leaders, along with the North Central Michigan College Board of Trustees, provide the Foundation with excellent resources for growth and development.

Every year more than 800 individuals and businesses contribute to the success of North Central by making a gift. Please consider joining our growing list of supporters. Your contribution will make a difference in the lives of our students.

Please take a moment to review the giving club opportunities listed below.

Scholar (gifts up to $249)

Name published in Foundation materials.
NCMC Foundation donor recognition gift.

Professor's Club (gifts of $250 to $499)

Name published in Foundation materials.
NCMC Foundation donor recognition gift.
2 reserved seats for NCMC Lecture Series Events.

Dean's List (gifts of $500 to $999)

Name published in Foundation materials.
NCMC Foundation donor recognition gift.
2 reserved seats for NCMC Lecture Series Events.
Two tickets to the NCMC Fall Cookout.

President's Circle Bronze ($1,000 to $2,499)

President's Circle Silver ($2,500 to more)

Name published in Foundation materials.
NCMC Foundation donor recognition gift.
2 reserved seats for NCMC Lecture Series Events.
Two tickets to the NCMC Fall Cookout.
One semester enrollment in NCMC Fitness Class.
Two tickets to the President's Annual Dinner.

Endowed Scholarship

Endowed scholarships create a permanent fund that is invested and generates annual earnings. A percentage of those earnings is used to fund yearly scholarships and the fund generates income in perpetuity. The minimum level to establish an endowed scholarship is $10,000.

Annual Scholarships.

Annual Scholarships are a commitment to provide yearly support to fund a scholarship. These awards can be ongoing or made as a one-time scholarship.

General Scholarships

The General Scholarship Fund exists as a result of pooling donations from many donors. A contribution of any amount may be given to this fund.

How do I Make a Contribution?

Gifts should be sent to the
North Central Michigan College Foundation Office,
1515 Howard St.,
Petoskey, MI 49770.

You may also personally deliver your gift by stopping by the Foundation Office, Room 142 in the Main Classroom Building. Contributions can be made in a variety of ways: cash, check, credit card, stocks and bonds, life insurance, real estate, retirement plan assets, personal properties and planned gifts. Donors are encouraged to contact the Foundation Office if they have questions about a deferred gift or are considering a gift of an appreciated asset. Also, contributions can be made as a one-time gift or can be set up as a pledge to be donated over a specified period of time, which includes months or years. You can set up your pledge by completing a pledge reply form available at the NCMC Foundation Office.

If you have any questions or would like more information about how you can support North Central Michigan College, contact:

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Sean Pollion, Executive Director, Foundation 231-348-6621
spollion@ncmich.edu

Sharmon Dulaney, Foundation Office Assistant 231-439-6218
sdulaney@ncmich.edu

North Central Michigan College Foundation Board of Directors

NCMC Foundation Financial Statement 2011-2012