Purpose Statement

The Montgomery County Community College (PA) Legacy fund operates solely for the benefit of Montgomery County Community College and to support the College’s Mission. The MCCC (PA) Legacy Fund does this through providing grants, scholarships and financial assistance to the College and its students; supporting academic programs, faculty development and campus initiatives that enhance the quality and accessibility of education at MCCC; promoting community awareness, engagement and partnerships that further the mission and values of the College; facilitating capital projects and improvements that benefit the College and its students; encouraging philanthropic giving and long-term financial stability through endowments and planned giving programs on behalf of the College.

Our History

Over the past number of years, the higher education fundraising landscape has shifted dramatically, and financial volatility has continued to persist. The Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Board of Trustees, along with College leadership, recognized this and saw a need to evolve its fundraising capabilities with a new philanthropic arm that fully aligned with the mission and strategic priorities of Montgomery County Community College.

Especially in this time of heightened financial volatility, the Board determined that a new philanthropic arm was needed to more effectively:

• • Support students financially.
  • Support academic programs, faculty development and campus initiatives that enhance the quality and accessibility of a MCCC education.
  • Promote community awareness, engagement and partnerships that further the mission and values of the College.
  • Facilitate capital projects and improvements that benefit the College and its students.
  • Encourage philanthropic giving and long-term financial sustainability through endowments and planned-giving programs.

In authorizing the establishment of the Montgomery County Community College (PA) Legacy Fund, the College’s Board of Trustees is ensuring the continued success of the College, its employees, and, most importantly, its students.