the RT of FUNDRAISING 2012 • 2013 SANTA ANA COLLEGE FOUNDATION YEAR IN REVIEW 2012 • 2013 YEAR IN REVIEW The Santa Ana College Foundation is committed to ensuring that no student is denied educational opportunities due to financial constraint. Therefore, the Foundation’s mission is to maintain, expand and enhance the educational opportunities at Santa Ana College by linking community organizations, businesses, alumni, faculty, staff and funding sources, thus preserving our near century legacy of “A History of Success, A Future of Promise.” THE ART OF FUNDRAISING 03 Associate Groups Launch New Initiatives PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE HIGHLIGHT 05 President’s Circle Sparks Unique Bond ALUMNI RELATIONS Remarkable Alums Continue To 07 Make History CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN Loyal Alum Lead the Way for the 09 Centennial Scholarship Campaign PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS Special Funding Strengthens 11 College Programs 13 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW GIVING THANKS 15 Donors 2012-2013 3 YEAR IN REVIEW THE ART OF FUNDRAISING Associate Groups Launch New Initiatives With such far-reaching educational, athletic and arts programs, Santa Ana College has many needs for funding its diverse offerings. Working in collaboration with the deans and faculty of various departments, the SAC Foundation has fostered Associate Groups to launch their own fundraising efforts. This synergy creates a shared responsibility and an exciting dynamic. Formed approximately 1.5 years ago, Friends of the Theatre has raised almost $21,000 through its outreach to the business community, according to Associate Professor Chris Cannon. The annual memberships are tax-deductible, and the funds support the Theatre Arts Department’s mission to prepare students for successful transfer to professional careers in some capacity in the performing arts. Two of the department’s students were recently awarded eligibility in the Screen Actors Guild, a rare occurrence for actors still attending school. They were cast in a professional web series as a direct result of the professional relationships the department has developed. To celebrate SAC’s 100th anniversary, as well as Latino heritage and culture, the Theatre Department will stage a return of “Zoot Suit”, featuring original Broadway cast member and film and TV actor Mike Gomez. Santa Ana College operates two premier art galleries, one on the main campus and another in the Santora Building YEAR IN REVIEW 4 in the Downtown Artists Village. Both galleries have a strong Santa Ana College a Steinway Concert Grand Piano valued at presence in the community and, thanks to partnerships with $130,000. According to Brian Kehlenbach, Associate Professor businesses and community organizations, have been able to of Music, “A concert grand piano is the size appropriate for offer scholarships and grants to students. Gallery Director Phillips Hall, our 350-seat auditorium on the campus. Only Phil Marquez, who joined the SAC faculty five years ago this size will project the full range of musicality necessary for as chair of the Art Department, says the galleries are self- a top quality performance in this theatre. Our students need funded, thanks in large part to the Friends of Art Galleries. the experience of playing on such a piano, which will not be The SAC Foundation each year purchases art from the used for practice, but for performances only.” The campaign annual student art show, which is then hung on walls across was launched with a kick-off concert featuring faculty member campus. There are also two professional exhibits on campus and world-class pianist Jungwon Jin, which generated more annually, one featuring faculty artwork. The bustling Santora than $35,000. Patrons were invited to purchase one of the 88 Building hosts eight exhibits a year, one of which is a local high keys on a Steinway grand piano, with prices ranging from $250 school student invitational. “This gives them a professional up to $10,000 for the Middle C key, deemed by pianists the experience and hopefully entices them to look more closely most important key. It has already been purchased by Wade at attending Santa Ana College,” says Marquez. Francis of Unicom Financial. The SAC Foundation is providing matching funds, and other concerts are currently being Friends of the Fire Academy is the newest of these groups. planned. It is hoped to acquire the Steinway in time to help Spearheaded by Jamie Pirritano, alum and Foundation board Santa Ana College celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2015. member, and Don Mahany, Associate Dean of Fire Technology, this associate group helps fire tech students and Fire Academy The Athletic Hall of Fame for many years has sponsored the recruits manage the costs of the program, as well as ensuring Ed Arnold Golf Classic, a very successful event, whose revenue that the Fire Academy has the proper tools and equipment to has provided for equipment, football and softball uniforms, a safely train its attendees. Pirritano says, “Attending the Fire baseball scoreboard and wrestling state championship rings, Academy is a three-to-four month full-time commitment, 12 as well as more than $60,000 in student-athlete scholarships. hours a day, five days a week; it is impossible to have another In conjunction with the Athletic Hall of Fame, the Athletic job. In addition, it costs $3,000-$4,000 to get through it. A Department has launched the Dons Athletic Circle, which will recruit with a family or who has not saved enough money allow for alum, businesses, and the local community to support before entering the Academy will face financial difficulties. specific and/or all 16 intercollegiate programs throughout the That’s where we step in.” In addition, he points out that year. These new giving opportunities will increase overall tools, equipment and safety gear are in constant use, leading awareness and support for the Athletic Program. to degradation. Friends of the Fire Academy is setting up a General Fund so equipment can be replaced in a more “These associate groups generate a shared enthusiasm and timely manner, helping to maintain the SAC Fire Academy’s responsibility for the mission of their various departments,” reputation as one of the most prestigious in the United States. says SAC Foundation Executive Director Christina Romero. “Supported by outstanding programming, they help to build The “88-Key Fundraising Campaign” is an innovative fundraiser an environment for successful fundraising. We are grateful launched by Friends of SAC Music in order to purchase for these collaborations.” 5 YEAR IN REVIEW PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE SPARKS UNIQUE BOND President’s Circle, fostered by Dr. Erlinda Martinez and the Santa Ana College Foundation Board of Directors, includes more than 40 members who donate unrestricted funds that not only meet the urgent needs of SAC students, but also directly support ALL of the work of the Foundation throughout the year. Since its inception in 2007, President’s Circle members have raised nearly a quarter million dollars of unrestricted funds for students and the Foundation’s greatest needs. Members of the President’s Circle receive unique opportunities and invitations, in addition to the satisfaction of playing a significant role in the education of deserving students. These include special events such as the Pageant of the Trees, President’s Circle Reception, President’s Night at the Theatre, and campus events and lectures throughout the year. At many of these events, the SAC Foundation showcases one of its amazing scholarship recipients. At a President’s Circle Donnie Crevier and Ramiro Ochoa Reception last year Ramiro Ochoa was that student. He never imagined that his speaking at that event would strike a chord with President’s Circle member and longtime BMW “To me, it is double the fun to be in a dealership owner Donnie Crevier and spark a friendship that position where we can help such a deserving would change his life. student. I am going to enjoy playing a “I did not personally meet Mr. Crevier at that event,” Ramiro explains. “He contacted Christina Romero afterwards to say small role in what I am sure is going to be he would like to meet me, so she and I went to his office. He Ramiro’s remarkable life story.” has become a mentor to me, sharing his wisdom, giving me tips and helping me to see different perspectives.” Ramiro, now an economics major at University of Southern California (USC), -Donnie Crevier says the two e-mail frequently. “We talk a lot about school, about professional and life plans. I appreciate and value our relationship very much.” YEAR IN REVIEW 6 This year, we welcomed 9 new members bringing our total membership to 42 and raising over $54,000. They are: PARTNERS • Bob Acosta • Wylie & Bette Aitken • Robert & Cheryl Ooten • Schools First Federal Credit Union • Westberg + White, Inc. FRIENDS • Mary Anne Anthony • Ed & Dr. Dixie Arnold • Cherie L. Bowers • Dr. David Chapel • Citizens Trust • Crevier Family Fund Those life plans are very impressive. Ramiro says he plans • Dr. Allen Dooley to get a graduate degree in economics, work for a while in • Rolf J. Engen finance, banking, or government, and then attend law school. • Facilities Planning & Program Services He has added some legal classes to his curriculum and is • Allan Fainbarg currently on the USC mock trial team that will compete all • John & Joy Lynn Finch over the U.S. during the next school year. • The Gas Company • GKK Works Donnie observes, “I am lucky to be a part of Ramiro’s growth. • Andrew Gonis He has great presence, earns super grades and is an awesome leader. In addition, he is very communicative and responsive • Raymond Hicks to ideas and suggestions. He applies himself diligently to • HMC Architects whatever he takes on. When he was only 16, he saw an ad • Craig Hunter in the paper from a law firm for telemarketing.