Norwalk Community College Foundation (NCCF) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that supports the mission and goals of Norwalk Community College (NCC). The Foundation awards nearly $1 million in scholarships every year; raises funds for program support, capital improvements, and faculty development; and works with major corporations and local organizations to provide internship and career opportunities for our students. The Foundation plays an essential role in the growth of NCC and its service to the community.  NCCF promotes interest in and philanthropic support of the college.

For over 45 years, the Foundation has helped students realize their potential and prepare for careers that are essential to Fairfield County. Through the recently completed Campaign for Norwalk Community College, NCCF raised $20 million toward the expansion, construction and outfitting of the new Center for Science, Health and Wellness, as well as programming and scholarships. The generosity of our donors has helped create a learning environment that rivals that of any four-year institution.

As public funding for Norwalk Community College has decreased over recent years, continuing this high level of private support is more important than ever.

“A Promise Kept”

On May 3, 2012, the NCC Foundation held “A Promise Kept,” an exclusive cocktail reception and live auction for more than 160 Le Bal d’Ecole guests, donors and friends at the Darien Community Association “Meadowlands.”

This follow-up event to the canceled October 2011 Le Bal d’Ecole raised more than $200,000 to benefit NCC scholarships, student success and academic achievement. A highlight of the evening was the speech given by Foundation scholarship recipient Juan Arbelaez, who brought the crowd to a standing ovation with his story of how Foundation scholarships had impacted not only his life, but also the lives of his family members.

“A Promise Kept” featured music by Darien High School student E. J. Couloucoundis and catering by Marcia Selden Catering of Stamford. Simon Teakle of Greenwich donated his services as auctioneer for the live auction.

NCCF Annual Report, 2011-2012 (pdf)

NCCF Brochure (pdf)

The NCC Foundation is the largest community college foundation in the State of Connecticut with net assets of $24 million.

The Board of Directors of the NCC Foundation seeks to safeguard and steward donor funds wisely by ensuring that these resources are responsibly and prudently managed.

It is the responsibility of the Finance Committee of the Board to determine the broad asset allocation among various asset classes, monitor investment results and retain investment managers. The investment policy seeks to generate earnings on a total return basis in order to fund scholarships and meet the needs of Norwalk Community College.

The NCC Foundation is committed to transparency and accountability to all of our donors.

For more information, please contact:

Ellen Ehrenkranz, Finance Director
203-857-7262 | eehrenkranz@norwalk.edu

Investment Policy (pdf)
Audited Financial Statements (pdf)
Form 990 (pdf download)

Norwalk Community College Foundation, Inc.
188 Richards Avenue, Room E311
Norwalk, Connecticut 06854-1655
nccfoundation@norwalk.edu

Jane H. Kiefer, Executive Director
203-857-7261 | jkiefer@norwalk.edu

Rhonda J. Blackwell, Administrative Assistant
203-857-6894 | rblackwell@norwalk.edu

Cathy L. Bromberg, Director of Development
203-857-7270 | cbromberg@norwalk.edu

Ellen S. Ehrenkranz, CPA, Finance Director
203-857-7262 | eehrenkranz@norwalk.edu

Alexandra Flagg, Development Associate
203-857-7139 | aflagg@norwalk.edu