Invest in student success to grow our economy

“CLC scholarships gave me the opportunity to place 100 percent of my time and effort on my academic goals. I owe my accomplishments to the CLC Foundation. There are many hard-working students out there like me who just need the right help financially.”

– Cristian Carillo, transferred to University of Wisconsin-Parkside, January 2016

Having an educated workforce is key to growing and maintaining a successful business and strengthening our local economy. Over the last decade, 80 percent of Lake County employers have hired people who have improved their skills by studying at the College of Lake County (CLC).

Because CLC plays such a vital role, we are inviting local businesses, organizations and clubs to invest in a philanthropic opportunity that will strengthen our local economy and prepare the next generation of highly skilled and educated workers.

We invite you to become a community partner and make CLC students’ impossible dreams become achievable goals.

Opportunities to donate to CLC:

• Donate equipment or supplies.

• Share your knowledge by serving on a Career Advisory Committee.

• Provide employment opportunities.

• Create a custom scholarship.

• Be an event sponsor.

Funds Raised

Scholarship Dollars Awardedto 386 Students

$1,382,317$951,643

*In district student, livingwith parents.Compared

to $1,787 in FY15

Average Award perStudent

$2,465Cost of Attending CLCfor one year*

$10,668

Compared to $909,223 to 509 Students in FY15

“Merit-based scholarships encourage

students to focus on their academics,

and need-based scholarships allow

students to get the education they

need regardless of their financial

background. Scholarships are crucial

for many students who need a bit of

help to achieve their academic and

career goals.”

– Felicia Rivas

“Impossible

DREAMS become achievable

GOALS!”

Numbers are from FY2016 annual report

Ways to Invest in Student Success

Donate tools, equipment or supplies that benefit students:

• A gift in-kind, or non-cash donation, is the charitable giving of goods and/or services.

• Gifts may be for a CLC Foundation fundraising effort or donated for educational purposes.

Visit www.clcillinois.edu/give for more details.

Donate time or professional skills by joining a Career Advisory Committee

• Provides a one-stop resource for employers to get the highly-skilled workforce they need to be successful.

• Helps the college ensure that our curriculum meets your workforce needs by encouraging you to provide curriculum review feedback.

Learn more at www.clcillinois.edu/careeradvisement

Printers used in CLC’s laser/photonics/optics program are examples of in-kind donations.

“ When a scholarship is given to a student, that

student gets a sense of pride because he knows

his hard work is appreciated. It makes the student

work harder to get good grades, because he knows

the donor of that scholarship is counting on him to

put hard-earned money to good use.”

– Daniel Thomas Jablonski

Provide employment opportunities to CLC students and graduates

Contact Kristen Davis, Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Manager, at kristen.davis@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2400 for more information.

CLC Scholarship Sponsorship Opportunities

Golf Classic: Monday, June 11, 2018 - Thunderhawk Golf Club, Beach Park, Illinois

Diamond $25,000

Sapphire $15,000

Emerald $10,000

Platinum $5,000

Gold $3,000

Silver $1,000

Copper $750

Bronze $500

Cobalt $350

Friend $100

• Event title; keynote speaker

• 4 foursomes• VIP logo placement in

all marketing• Specialty signage + inside

front program cover

• Priority starting hole• 3 foursomes• Priority logo placement

in all marketing• Specialty signage + inside

back program cover

• Priority starting hole• 2 foursomes• Logo placement in all

marketing• Priority signage placement

+ full page ad

• 1 foursome• Logo on invite and

website• Large signage + ½ page

program ad

• 2 golfers• Name on invite and

website• Medium signage +

½ page program ad

• Name on invite and website

• Small signage + ½ page program ad

• Name on website • Small signage + ¼ page

program ad

• ¼ page program ad • Name in program • Recognition in event presentation• Recognition in annual report

Gala: Saturday, October 27, 2018 - Royal Melbourne Country Club, Long Grove, Illinois

Diamond $25,000

Sapphire $15,000

Emerald $10,000

Platinum $5,000

Gold $3,000

Silver $1,000

Copper $750

Bronze $500

Cobalt $350

Friend $100

• 2 seats at president’s table• Keynote speaker• 2 tables of 12• VIP logo placement in all

marketing• Specialty signage + inside

front program cover

• Priority seating• 2 tables of 10• Priority logo placement in

all marketing• Specialty signage + inside

back program cover

• Priority seating• 1 table of 10• Logo placement in all

marketing• Priority signage

placement + full page ad

• 4 tickets• Logo on invite

and website• Large signage +

½ page program ad

• 2 tickets• Name on invite and

website• Medium signage +

½ page program ad

• Name on invite and website

• Small signage + ½ page program ad

• Name on website • Small signage + ¼ page

program ad

• ¼ page program ad • Name in program • Recognition in event presentation• Recognition in annual report

Create your own scholarship or matching gift challengeLeave a Legacy!

$25,000+$25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000

$1,000 + (3-year commitment required)

• Establish endowment fund • Legacy Society membership• Honors Giving Circle benefits for 5 years

• Full ride for 5 students• News Release • Honors Giving Circle benefits for 5 years

• Full ride for 3 students • President’s Giving Circle benefits

• Full ride for 2 students• President’s Giving Circle benefits

• Full ride for 1 student• Vice President’s Giving Circle benefits

• Open a New Scholarship • Dean’s Giving Circle benefits

Consider adding an internship to any of the above for an even greater return on investment!

The above are suggested giving amounts. Annual scholarships of $1,000 or greater can be designed to fit your needs. Create your own scholarship or matching gift challenge. View full listing of CLC Foundation Giving Circle benefits at www.clcillinois.edu/givingcircles

Sponsor a CLC fundraiser benefiting the CLC Foundation Scholarships and Grants Fund

All sponsor levels include recognition in event presentation and annual report.

Register for any of these charitable giving opportunities at www.clcillinois.edu/give For more information on all opportunities, contact Kristen Davis, Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Manager, at kristen.davis@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2400.

19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, IL 60030-1198

The College of Lake County Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 established in 1974, raises funds for scholarships and grants that provide our students an opportunity for a better future. Through these efforts the College of Lake County Foundation strengthens the vitality and well-being of the diverse communities we serve.

Thanks to Foundation supporters and friends, the Foundation has invested millions of dollars in student scholarships, expansion and enrichment of programs and other education essentials.