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September 2019
RCCD Foundation Newsletter
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Executive Director's Corner
I am so excited about what we have in store for the 2019-20 fiscal year. After over two years of inward-facing work focused on updating the organization’s internal operations and structures, we are turning our focus outward to our community. The recently approved RCCD Foundation Strategic Plan – the first ever comprehensive strategic plan in the organization’s history - is a major turning point for us, marking the beginning of our growth and development into a robust fundraising operation benefiting all three RCCD colleges. Plans for this year include a dramatic expansion of our social media and marketing efforts, new stewardship opportunities for our major donors & sponsors, and more concerted efforts to connect face-to-face with our alumni and supporters who help us meet our philanthropic mission.
I am grateful each day for the opportunity to serve the Riverside Community College District. It is humbling to meet and engage with so many wonderful and generous people in my community and I appreciate each and every donor for making my work so fulfilling. If I can be of any assistance in making your philanthropic dreams a reality, please don’t hesitate to reach out. My door is always open!
With gratitude,
Launa
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RCCD Foundation receives $25,000 Grant from Bank of America
In the photo, left to right: Ted Cooper, RCCD Foundation Board Secretary, Al Arguello, Inland Empire Market President at Bank of America, Launa Wilson, RCCD Foundation Executive Director, Judy Horan, RCCD Foundation Past Board President, Dennis Brandt, RCCD Foundation Board Member, Cathy Paredes, Vice President & Community Relations Manager at Bank of America.
The Riverside Community College District Foundation has received a grant from Bank of America in order to address economic mobility for individuals and families and put them on a path toward financial stability. The $25,000 grant will fund resources for workforce development and education pathways that will assist students to chart a path to better economic futures, as well as basic needs that are fundamental to building lifelong stability.
Specifically, this grant will be used to support an initiative to increase the number of historically underrepresented populations — women, Veterans, foster youth as well as individuals with disabilities — interested in pursuing a career in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) field.
“Bank of America has been a strong corporate partner to the Riverside Community College District for over twenty years,” said Launa Wilson, executive director, RCCD Foundation. “The RCCD Foundation staff and board of directors are grateful for this generous grant supporting a major District initiative. This Grant will make a significant impact throughout our region.”
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Dear Alumni and Friends of the RCCD Foundation
A grateful thanks for your continued support
There Are Many Different Ways to Give
- Scholarships - Donors can provide direct financial support to students at the RCCD colleges by establishing annual or endowed scholarship funds.
- Programs - Donors can choose to support academic or student support programs at one or more colleges by contributing to programmatic funds.
- Future Gifts - Many donors elect to remember the RCCD Foundation in their estate plans. There are many vehicles for making future gifts to the RCCD colleges, including bequests, trusts, insurance policies, and many others.
To learn more, click here to view the RCCD Foundation Giving Guide or
contact the Foundation at 951-222-8626 to speak to a member of the Foundation team.
Cash donations are the most convenient method of donating
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 Moreno Valley College Annual President’s Dinner
Jamil Dada will receive the President’s Award at the College’s Annual President’s Dinner on October 3 at the March Field Air Museum. The Dinner, which begins at 5:30 pm, raises funds to ensure the College's ability to advance education opportunities for future Valley leaders.
Dada, who has worked for Provident Bank since 1996, has dedicated his life to workforce development and supporting the military. He has served on the California Workforce Development Board since 2005 and held leadership positions with the National Association of Workforce Boards, the California Green Collar Jobs Council, City of Riverside’s Workforce Advisory Panel and the Riverside County Workforce Investment Board. He is often called upon to testify before Congress and state committees on workforce development. He also serves as president of the March Field Air Museum board.
To reserve a seat or sponsor the Dinner, log on to http://www.mvc.edu/dinner/dinner.cfm. Proceeds benefit Moreno Valley College programs.
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Incoming RCCD Foundation Board Members
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Mr. Dennis Brandt a native of Natick, MA. is a 1965 graduate of Natick High School and then went on to the University of Massachusetts, Lowell in 1969 with a degree in Music Education. In 1976 Dennis obtained an M.S. in Educational Administration from Cal State Fullerton. Recruited by the Corona-Norco Unified School District 50 years ago, he succumbed to the Chamber of Commerce brochure promising palm trees, beaches, clean air…and ventured to Southern California to become a band director. Over his 40+ years in the CNUSD Dennis immersed himself in all aspects of education focusing on student success, leadership, teacher advocacy, parent involvement, and other facets locally and statewide. Dennis retired from the Corona-Norco Unified School District in 2009.
The Brandt family have always been involved with the local community whether it be with Congregation Beth Shalom in Corona, Temple Beth El in Riverside, Temescal-Palms Masonic Lodge in Corona and other local Corona community organizations. Married in 1972, Dennis and Barbara are proud parents of Jennifer Sicklick and Matt Brandt and grandparents to Kate, Morgan and Adam Sicklick and Cooper Brandt. Dennis is honored to be rookie Foundation Board member and looking forward to assisting the organization to grow.
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Mr. Robert Riddick has been a resident of his nearly 10,000 population single-family HOA located in Southern California since 1993. After retiring from an Information Technology career in 2006, he was asked in 2007 to fill a vacancy on his 5-member HOA Board of Directors. The following year he was the only incumbent re-elected. He served that year as Treasurer. The next year he was elected President of the Board, where he served in that capacity for the next ten years. He joined the 400 plus members of the Greater Inland Empire chapter of CAI in 2007 as a Homeowner member. In 2009 he was invited to join the chapter's Board of Directors. In 2010 he was asked to join the Executive Board of the chapter as Vice-President, and in 2011 he was asked to accept, as the first homeowner in the chapter's 20-year history, the position of President-Elect. The following year he began serving his term as Chapter President. During his term as President, he guided the chapter through a twenty percent growth in membership, and a forty percent increase in generated chapter revenues, while at the same time garnering national CAI acknowledgment for his chapter. |
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Mr. Jesús M. Holguín, a supporter of public education, has served as President of the California School Boards Association (CSBA) from 2014-2015. He is the first Latino president of the Association in 20 years. As president, he also served as the chair of the Superintendents Advisory Council, chair of the newly established Adequacy Committee, chair of the President's Council and chair of the Policy Platform Committee. He represented CSBA at the Education Coalition and was a member of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson's Blueprint 2.0 Action Planning Team. Mr. Holguín also served as a member of the National School Boards Association Nominating Committee. One of his top priorities as CSBA President was to promote the inclusion of Visual and Performing Arts as part of the core curriculum in California schools.
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RCCD Foundation Meetings & Upcoming Events
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Moreno Valley College President's Dinner
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Time: 5:30 pm
Location:
March Air Force Museum
22550 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518
BECOME A SPONSOR
Be a part of the event by being a sponsor. This is an opportunity to market your business and support local education.
http://www.mvc.edu/dinner/
Riverside City College President's Dinner
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Time: 5:30 pm
Location:
Riverside Convention Center
3750 University Avenue #570, Riverside, CA 92501
BECOME A SPONSOR
Be a part of the event by being a sponsor. This is an opportunity to market your business and support local education.
http://schools.rcc.edu/
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RCCD Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019
Time: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location:
RCCD Alumni House
3564 Ramona Dr, Riverside, CA 92506
RCCD Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Time: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location:
Ben Clark Training Center
16791 Davis Avenue, Riverside, CA
RCCD Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, January 28, 2019
Time: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location:
RCCD Alumni House
3564 Ramona Dr, Riverside, CA 92506
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Introducing New RCCD Foundation Team Members
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Mr. Cesar Carranza joined the Foundation in August 2019. Cesar has over ten years of experience in the financial services industry. Cesar has excellent skills that will transfer well to his new role as the Foundation’s Administrative Technician. In his new role, reporting to the Assistant Director Wendy Johnson, Cesar will be responsible for processing all incoming and outgoing financial transactions for the Foundation. He will also be an integral part of our scholarship process and our reporting functions. Cesar is a huge Dodgers fan and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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Mr. Demarius Carmichael joined the Foundation in August 2019 as our new Community Relations Specialist. Reporting to the Executive Director Launa Wilson, Demarius will be working to expand our alumni contacts and grow our base of annual giving donors. He will also help establish and maintain the Foundation’s social media presence in collaboration with the District’s strategic communications department. Demarius brings over ten years of excellent experience in sales and community relations. Demarius enjoys watching and attending Los Angeles Lakers games with family and friends.
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Alumni - We want to hear from you
Here at the RCCD Foundation, we are working hard to keep you informed about our philanthropic endeavors for the district. We also want to stay connected to the alumni and update you on any foundation or campus activities. We are in the process of updating our alumni database and if you attended RCC, MVC, or NC please click foundation@rccd.edu to update your contact information.
The email should contain the following:
- Your name (Current and maiden, if applicable)
- College attended (RCC, MVC, or NC) / and year
- Current mailing address
We look forward to hearing from you!
RCCD Foundation Team
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