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Your Gift

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Your gift can connect you to any area of OCTC programming supporting student success.

Opportunity

Your gift extends beyond mere monetary value; it symbolizes hope, opportunity, and the belief in the potential of every student. Your gift provides essential support and enables us to extend scholarships, furnish emergency student loans, and embrace cutting-edge technologies in our classrooms and beyond.

Community

Your gift empowers individuals to overcome adversities that might otherwise force them to abandon their educational aspirations. You are investing in the future of students, business, and community alike. Every dollar you contribute serves as a cornerstone for the growth and prosperity of those who rely on our education, training, and services.

Transformation

Your gift transforms lives. Within the student community at OCTC, there exists a pressing need for assistance, a vital lifeline to ensure that financial barriers do not derail the pursuit of higher education. With your support, we can foster learning environments where every student has the chance to thrive and succeed, irrespective of the challenges they face.

Careers

Your gift is just the beginning. It holds the potential to revolutionize careers throughout our region. By supporting our college, you’re not just funding education; you’re fostering the growth of skilled professionals who will drive innovation, fuel economic development, and strengthen our local communities for years to come.

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Ways to Give

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GIFTS IN KIND

OCTC offers multiple ways to give your time as a volunteer, as well as your space or venue and equipment. Your “gifts in kind” can be a customized approach that fits your interests and availability. Contact us to learn more about these opportunities!

GIVE RIGHT AWAY!

  • You can give an immediate donation through cash, credit card, or check. Cash should be delivered to the OCTC Foundation, Inc. office in the Administration Building at OCTC’s Main Campus. Credit cards can be used through our online payment portal (please, note there is a fee you can pay at the time of donation). Checks can be made out to “OCTC Foundation, Inc.” and either delivered to OCTC Main Campus or mailed to the following address:
OCTC Foundation, Inc.
Owensboro Community & Technical College
4800 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
  • You can submit a transfer of stock or real property. Contact Cadie Underwood regarding details of transferring stock or property to the OCTC Foundation, Inc. You can reach Cadie via email at cadie.underwood@kctcs.edu or (270) 686-4663.
  • Or you can sponsor programs, events, or scholarship of your choice. Potential scholarship opportunities include the Grant G. Talbott, III Annual 5K/Road Race, the Annual Donor/Supporter Celebration, student activities and events, the Annual Girls Empowerment Trailblazer Dinner, and more!
  • Donations can also be pledged and payments stretched over a period of months or years until complete. If this is something you’d be interested in, please contact us now!

Endowments

  • Endowments are an investment in the future. With an endowed gift, you provide permanent support for a scholarship, program, or service of your choice. Your gift is invested and the annual income used to support student success.
  • Some endowments have the potential to be matched by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System upon establishment.
  • An endowment may be named after a loved one, friend, or business.

Planned Gifts

Planned gifts include bequests through a will, retirement plan assets, charitable trusts, life insurance, investments, and estate gifts. Planned gifts can be made now or deferred to a later time.

CHARGE “IT” TO YOUR GERMAN AMERICAN BANK SPIRIT CARD!

“It” being your everyday purchases! We’ve partnered with German American Bank which now proudly offers an OCTC Spirit Card as an option for their customers. Each swipe of the debit card earns $0.02 to help support OCTC students. Visit a local German American Bank location to get your OCTC Spirit Card!

SUPPORT OCTC FOUNDATION, INC. CAMPAIGNS

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The Power of OCTC Annual Campaign

Since 1986, partners like you have supported resources for 89,085 students as they pursued their educational goals to earn certificates, diplomas, and degrees to enter healthcare, business, industry, technology, and public service fields. In 2023-2024, we were able to support scholarships for 196 students in the total amount of $217,357. Approximately 78% of our students receive financial assistance as they pursue their degree.

All gifts, no matter the size, are appreciated and valued.

You can partner with OCTC to "Ensure Student Success" by making a gift to the OCTC Foundation in support of:

  • Scholarships
  • One of the Many Educational Programs at OCTC
  • Emergency Financial Assistance
  • Professional Development for Faculty and Staff
  • Unrestricted Funds to be used where most needed

Partners of OCTC develop a lasting relationship with OCTC, "Ensuring Student Success" and further assist the college to meet the needs of the student, the community, and business and industry.

As a Partner of OCTC, you can receive the following benefits:

  • Be recognized in our annual report
  • Private invitation to the Annual Donor Celebration in November ($500 min.)
  • Donor Wall Recognition in the Advanced Technology Center ($1,000 min.)

For questions or additional information, please contact the Office of Resource Development at (270) 686-4663.

Giving Tuesday - December 3, 2024

Mark your calendars! We are asking you to partner with us for student success on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024! Because of partners like you, OCTC students have scholarship opportunities, access to emergency student loan funds, equipment, supportive services and so many additional educational programs. OCTC is the community's college. Your generosity truly creates a Better Life for our students and their families.

Purchase Legacy Bricks

The OCTC Foundation, Inc. is currently selling Legacy Bricks that will be permanently placed in front of OCTC's Industry Innovation Center. The opportunity is upon us to leave an everlasting display of pride and commitment to Owensboro Community and Technical College that will last a lifetime.

You have the option to purchase a customized 8x8 brick at $250 or an 8x4 brick at $100. Quantities are limited, so order your brick today! Your purchase will not only become a permanent part of OCTC but will help to support our Foundation for years to come.

If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to contact us at (270) 686-4623 or (270) 686-4663!

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Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. Please use the search tool below to see if your company will match your donation and to access the forms, guidelines, and instructions that you need to submit a matching gift. The information you will need to complete the forms can be found under Our Information. The impact of your gift to OCTC may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.

To get started, please enter your employer’s name below.

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OUR INFORMATION

93% of all donors submit matches electronically.

When Submitting a matching gift through your company's electronic portal or if your company still uses a paper form you may need the following Information

Our EIN:
61-1109704

Our mailing address:
Owensboro Community and Technical College Foundation, Inc.
4800 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303

Our contact information:
Phone: (270) 686-4663
Email: sydney.warren@kctcs.edu 

 

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

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Kroger Community Rewards

Kroger Community Rewards supports the OCTC Foundation through your Kroger Plus Card. Visit Kroger Community Rewards today, sign in or create an account, and choose the OCTC Foundation as your preferred organization! For every eligible purchase you make using your Kroger Plus card, Kroger will donate to the OCTC Foundation.

OCTC Restaurant Nights

Join us for lunch, dinner, a snack, or a smoothie for our “OCTC Restaurant Nights!” A restaurant night is a collaborative initiative where we team up with a local restaurant to host a special fundraising event. During this event, a predetermined percentage of your purchase made at the restaurant goes directly towards supporting the OCTC Foundation, Inc. fund. It’s an opportunity for members of our community to enjoy a delicious meal while also contributing to a meaningful cause. Check back here for the next round of OCTC Restaurant Nights, 2024-2025 academic year!

Real Hacienda Flyer

Real Hacienda - October 8, 2024
3023 Highland Pointe Drive
HWY 54

Join us to support student success! Scholarships, Emergency Funds, Food Pantry, and More are made possible because of you!!

Provide this flyer and 10% of your purchase will be donated to the OCTC Foundation.

 

 

 

MOD Pizza fundraiser flyer

MOD - November 12, 2024
2710 Heartland Crossing Blvd, Suite C
Owensboro, KY 42303

Bring in the flyer, or order online through the MOD app or website using the MODGIVES20 coupon code and MOD will donate 20% of your bill to support this great work!

Offer valid only on the date(s) and at the MOD location identified on the flyer. Offer valid for dine-in, take out, or delivery when ordered through the MODD app or website only. For online or in-app orders, please use the code MODGIVES20. For delivery, customer must live within delivery boundary. Only non-profit organizations and non-profit schools are eligible to participate in the MOD fundraising program. MOD will donate 20% of food and beverage sales to the organization. Tax, gift cards and retail sales are excluded from the donation. Offer void if the flyer is distributed in or near the restaurant. For more information about fundraising, visit https://modpizza.com/fundraisers/. 

 

Pathfinder Pantry

We accept:

  • Non-perishable canned and boxed foods
  • New or unopened personal care and hygiene products
  • Monetary donations, which help to keep our shelves full and replenish higher need items.

Learn more about the OCTC Pathfinder Pantry! The Pantry has two locations—one at the Main Campus and one at the Downtown Campus.

If you are interested in making a monetary donation or provide food or personal care items to the Pathfinder Pantry, please contact Cadie Underwood via email at cadie.underwood@kctcs.edu or call (270) 686-4663, and she’ll be happy to speak with you!

 
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