Mission Statement
The Moorhead Community & Technical College Foundation mission is to help students afford their education by building partnerships with businesses, individuals and
organizations. The Foundation promotes workforce development by securing equipment, supplies and scholarships to enhance the programs and provide needed financial assistance to
qualified M State students. This includes developing annual giving programs, acquiring major gifts and providing direction for the solicitation of gifts.
Foundation History
The Moorhead Technical College Foundation, Inc. (also known as the MCTC Foundation) was created in 1991 and is a Minnesota nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax
under Section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are on record with the secretary, along with minutes of all meetings conducted. An
annual contract with the college reaffirms its common goals and commitment. The Foundation works exclusively to support the mission of the M State, Moorhead.
Who is Served?
The 2,400-student body is primarily from North Dakota and Minnesota. Many students are from working-class families and are classified as non-traditional. They are in the
workforce part-time or holding full-time working schedules while attending classes. Therefore, they are balancing family life, work schedules, and daycare. It is estimated that
85% require financial aid and complete their education with student loan payments. The Foundation serves underserved and special populations, including individuals with
disabilities, individuals from economically disadvantaged families, individuals preparing for nontraditional fields, single parents and single pregnant women, displaced homemakers
and individuals with limited English proficiency.
M State - Meeting the Future
- Effectively using advisory boards to assure students are learning necessary skills to be successful in industry.
- Developing programs that meet the needs of the community.
- Offering programs that teach skills that result in successful, meaningful careers. (Technical Programs)
- Offering courses that can lead to a four-year degree.
- Many programs have 90-100% placement.
- Over 80% of graduates find related employment in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
How Can I Make a Difference?
MCTC Foundation has several opportunities available for donors who have the capacity, compassion, and commitment to make a difference in our community.
- Scholarship Gifts
- Endowment Scholarships
Donor wishing to create an endowed scholarship fund to support annual awards into perpetuity may do so by designating a minimum of $10,000 in one gift or over a period of
years.
- Equipment and/or Supplies Donations
- Foundation Board Membership
- Program/Department Advisory Board Membership
- Silent Auction Fundraising Sponsorship
- Award and Recognition Ceremony Sponsorship
- Alumni Association Sponsorship
Planned Giving Opportunities:
Charitable bequests are the most common form of planned gift. Most bequests are simple contracts between the donor and the MSCTC Foundation.
Bequests can be made for
- A specific amount
- A percent of the estate
- The residue left in the estate after completing provisions for family and others
- A bequest that is contingent on specific circumstances.
- Gifts that Generate Income for You.
The Foundation Is all about making education available and affordable for those seeking new or improved employment skills and turning dreams into vision and reality for
students, staff, and donors.
For further information or to make a Difference, please contact Chuck Chadwick, Foundation Director at 218 299-6829
