Penguin Nation thank you
On April 20, 2023, the Penguin Nation came together to support Clark students and Clark programs during the third annual PenguinsGive day of giving. This was one of the most successful single day [...]
Calling on Clark alumni to get involved
By Chandra Chase ’02 Are you a Clark College alumnus looking to make a difference in the lives of current students? Or maybe you’re simply looking to reconnect with your alma mater and other [...]
How to make a year-end gift to Clark College
Ready to make your gift before the end of this calendar year? Below are the many ways to do that. Clark College Foundation’s office is closed December 23, 2022, through January 2, 2023. If the [...]
Promising Pathways campaign comes to a promising conclusion
Seven years is a long time for anything, but in the case of Clark College Foundation that is the lifetime of the Promising Pathways fundraising campaign, which formally concluded on June 30, [...]
Student by student: thinking outside the scholarship
6 minute read Facing a national decline in college enrollment, donors are finding creative ways to help students get back, and stay, in the classroom Across the nation, colleges faced an [...]
Precious memories of a family’s legacy
5 minute read Boschma family reflects on their past as Clark College breaks ground on future satellite campus As the ceremonial gold shovels cut into the warm June earth on a once active dairy [...]
Savoring the excellence of thank yous and goodbyes
Surprise major gift announced The event was billed as thank you and goodbye, yet the evening was equally about welcome and hello. Savoring Excellence, held at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on [...]
What constitutes a campaign?
Every campaign highlights the numbers—in our case, seven years and 22,409 gifts equaling more than $32 million But behind those numbers are people and their stories. Lots and lots of heartfelt [...]
Jerry Smith is lauded for his contributions to philanthropy
Bravo! A mournful time in Jerry Smith’s life following the death of his beloved wife became a bright light for Clark nursing students. Jerry finds boundless joy in watching students he supports [...]
For the greater good
Donors step up for principles of diversity, equity and inclusion More than 12% of money raised during the Promising Pathways Campaign—about $4 million—came from donors who identify as members of [...]
