2026 — 2027
CORPORATE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES
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DEDICATED TO LBCC STUDENTS & PROGRAMS Founded in 1972, the LBCC Foundation is dedicated to supporting the students and programs of Linn-Benton Community College so that, through the transformational power of education, or entire community flourishes.
OUR MISSION Empower students by creating opportunities for success through scholarships, essential support and meaningful community partnerships that promote growth, career readiness and lifelong achievement.
OUR VISION & VALUES Our Vision: Increase opportunity so every student can achieve self-sufficiency, rewarding careers, and lifelong success leading to a community that thrives with a strong workforce and shared prosperity. Our Values: Accountability - We manage resources with integrity and transparency, ensuring every dollar drives student success. Impact - We create opportunities that transform lives, equip students to overcome barriers, and unlock their full potential. Adaptability - We meet students where they are and respond with agility to evolving student, college, and community needs. Connection - We cultivate collaborative relationships with community organizations and businesses that empower students, strengthen our community, and enhance our team’s impact.
MEET OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers: Interim-President: Jo Ann McQueary, Sweet Home Vice President: [Vacant] Treasurer: Lauri Lehman, Philomath Secretary: Carolyn Gardner, Corvallis Past President: Penny York, Corvallis Members: Marty Cahill, Lebanon Sherlyn Dahl, Corvallis Jeannie Davis, Lebanon Jeff Davis, Corvallis Charlie Eads, Albany Diane Merten, Corvallis Rose Peda, Sweet Home Dan Segel, Portland Kayla Steindorf, Albany Ex-Officio: Lisa Avery, LBCC President Edene Ehlers, Classified Rep Georgie Jensen, Student Rep Allister Mahoney, Student Rep Skylar McCollaum, Student Rep Rebecca Thomas, Student Rep Visit Our Website: linnbenton.edu/foundation Follow Us: @LinnBentonCCFoundation Reach Out: foundation@linnbenton.edu
1 IN 10
GRADUATES RECEIVED A FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DURING THEIR JOURNEY.
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✽ Source: LBCC Class of 2026 graduation and Foundation scholarship data (85 of 807 graduates) .
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS Linn-Benton Community College serves a diverse population of students each year. The LBCC student body reflects a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations, highlighting the importance of providing equitable resources and support for their success.
✽ Source: These figures represent averages calculated from a five-year span of internal academic year data.
THE DIFFERENCE WE MAKE TOGETHER STUDENT STORY
WHEN AN UNEXPECTED EXPENSE THREATENS EVERYTHING A car repair, utility bill, or tank of gas can be the difference between staying enrolled and stepping away from college. One LBCC student shares how emergency assistance from the Foundation provided the support he needed to keep moving toward his degree.
“I DIDN’T KNOW IT [THE EMERGENCY FUND] EXISTED. IT’S AN AMAZING RESOURCE.” — DAVID HARRIS, DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING STUDENT
READ DAVID’S STORY: foundation.linnbenton.edu/sponsors
STUDENT STORY
THE RIGHT TOOLS TO START A CAREER For students entering the skilled trades, the cost of education doesn't end with tuition. Required tools and equipment can add another significant expense. See how a Foundation grant helped one LBCC student get the tools he needed to participate fully in his program — and prepare for the career ahead.
“DON’T THINK YOU’RE LIMITED. THIS SCHOOL CAN OPEN UP NEW DOORS FOR YOU LIKE IT DID FOR ME,” — Q EWING, AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY STUDENT
READ Q’S STORY: foundation.linnbenton.edu/sponsors
Behind every gift is a student, a partner, or a moment when a little support made all the difference. COMMUNITY PARTNER STORY
WHY WILLAMETTE VALLEY BANK INVESTS IN LBCC STUDENTS For Willamette Valley Bank, supporting LBCC is about more than putting a logo on an event. Their partnership has grown across scholarships, events, and student support — creating opportunities to invest in the community while building meaningful connections with the people who live and work here.
“I THINK A LOT OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY CARE ABOUT NONPROFITS.” — CRYSTAL TYNDALL, ALBANY BRANCH MANAGER
READ CRYSTAL’S STORY: foundation.linnbenton.edu/sponsors
COMMUNITY IMPACT STORY
WHEN SNAP BENEFITS STOPPED, THE LBCC COMMUNITY STEPPED UP When changes to SNAP benefits left students facing an immediate gap in food assistance, the LBCC Foundation and community partners responded quickly. Student GO Bags helped put groceries and essential food directly into 200+ students' hands when they needed them most.
“I KEPT THINKING, WHAT ARE THESE STUDENTS GOING TO DO? WE’VE GOT TO DO SOMETHING.” — STEVEN BRONCHEAU, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
READ HOW THE COMMUNITY RESPONDED: foundation.linnbenton.edu/sponsors
HOW WE SUPPORT LBCC STUDENTS The LBCC Foundation supports students in three core ways: expanding access through scholarships, providing help when unexpected financial barriers arise, and creating experiences that connect students, donors, and community partners.
SCHOLARSHIPS Opening doors to education.
Foundation scholarships help students cover the cost of tuition, books, supplies, and other educational expenses while pursuing degrees, certificates, and career pathways at LBCC.
EMERGENCY SUPPORT Helping students stay on track.
Unexpected expenses can quickly interrupt a student’s education. Foundation emergency assistance helps students address urgent needs such as transportation, housing, utilities, food, textbooks, and other essential costs.
EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Connecting students, donors, and community.
Foundation events raise funds, connect students with scholarships and resources, celebrate student achievement, and create meaningful opportunities for donors and community partners to engage with LBCC.
Above: 2025–26 LBCC Foundation scholarship recipients who joined us for the annual Scholarship Appreciation Reception.
917 DONORS SUPPORTED LBCC STUDENTS & PROGRAMS
154
STUDENTS SUPPORTED WITH $58K+ IN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN 2025
$488K IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO MORE THAN 150 LBCC STUDENTS IN 2025–26
CREATE OPPORTUNITY: START A SCHOLARSHIP A scholarship is one of the most direct ways a business can invest in LBCC students. Scholarships can support students across the college or be tailored to a specific program, career field, or student population that aligns with your organization’s priorities. CHOOSE YOUR IMPACT Support students broadly or focus your scholarship on a particular career field, academic program, or student population.
DETERMINE YOUR SUPPORT Establish an annual scholarship or create an endowed fund designed to provide support for years to come.
MEET THE STUDENTS Scholarship partners can receive updates about their impact and opportunities to connect with scholarship recipients through Foundation events.
“RECEIVING THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS NOT ONLY A FINANCIAL RELIEF, BUT ALSO A SOURCE OF MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION. YOUR BELIEF IN MY POTENTIAL DRIVES ME TO WORK HARDER AND ACHIEVE MY ACADEMIC GOALS.” — EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE STUDENT
Above: In 2026, ATI established the “ATI Proven To Perform Manufacturing Excellence Scholarship”, providing two $5,000 awards to students preparing for careers in manufacturing.
DESIGNATED SCHOLARSHIP
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
STARTING AMOUNT: $1,500
STARTING AMOUNT: $15,000
Make an immediate impact by funding a scholarship for current LBCC students. Designated (annual) scholarships can be tailored to support a specific program, career field, or student population that aligns with your organization’s priorities.
Create a lasting legacy at LBCC. Endowed scholarships establish a permanent fund that is invested over time, providing ongoing scholarship support for future generations of students.
MAKE AN IMPACT: PARTNER WITH US From fundraising and scholarship outreach to workforce development, student support, donor stewardship, and employee engagement, Foundation partnerships offer meaningful ways to connect your organization with LBCC.
SUPPORT LBCC STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIPS • HOPE TREE • ROADSHOWS
BUILD
COMMUNITY GIVE DAY • DONOR EVENTS • EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
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WORKFORCE CTE • ATHLETICS • CAREER-FOCUSED SCHOLARSHIPS
GIVE DAY MAY 7 & 8, 2027
FUNDRAISING • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Give Day: All In For Hope is the LBCC Foundation’s 48-hour annual fundraising event, bringing together students, employees, donors, and community partners to rally behind LBCC students and programs. Through on-campus activities, online giving, matching gifts, and Monte Carlo Night, Give Day turns two days of fun and friendly competition into meaningful support for LBCC students.
DUNK FOR HOPE
MONTE CARLO NIGHT
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2027
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2027
LBCC employees make a Give Day gift for the chance to send college leadership into the dunk tank—building campus excitement while rallying support for LBCC students.
Give Day culminates with Monte Carlo Night, bringing donors and community partners together for casino-style games, food, entertainment, live auction, and an evening dedicated to supporting LBCC students.
$85K
RAISED FOR STUDENTS & PROGRAMS IN 2026
126
DONORS & PARTNERS
RALLIED BEHIND LBCC IN 2026
$40K
FOR STUDENT EMERGENCIES RAISED DURING GIVE DAY 2026
GIVE DAY: ALL IN FOR HOPE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Give Day offers a variety of ways to connect your business with students, employees, donors, and the broader LBCC community. Featured packages below include unique event assets, with additional marketing benefits available at each investment level.
MONTE CARLO NIGHT
DUNK FOR HOPE
PRESENTING — $5,000 • ONE AVAILABLE
PRESENTING — $5,000 • ONE AVAILABLE
Premier visibility throughout Give Day’s signature, community focused, evening event.
Own the most visible on-campus, employee engagement, moment of Give Day.
LIVE AUCTION
GOLDEN TICKET
SPONSOR — $3,000 • ONE AVAILABLE
SPONSOR — $3,000 • ONE AVAILABLE
Brand the paddles and stage during one of the night’s biggest fundraising moments.
Put your brand behind one of Monte Carlo Night’s most interactive experiences.
PHOTO BOOTH
MATCH HOUR
SPONSOR — $2,000 • ONE AVAILABLE
SPONSOR — $1,000 • THREE AVAILABLE
Be part of the night forever! Your logo included in photos guests take home and share.
Match one hour of Give Day gifts and double the impact.
MORE BENEFITS. MORE WAYS TO PARTNER. Each featured package includes extensive Give Day marketing benefits such as website recognition, email promotion, social media, event signage, print advertising, and select paid media opportunities. VIEW FULL MARKETING BENEFITS + ALL PACKAGES — FOUNDATION.LINNBENTON.EDU/SPONSORS
CTE SIGNING DAY THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2027
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT • STUDENT SUCCESS • CTE EDUCATION
Above: The 2026 CTE Signing Day cohort — 171 students taking the next step toward their future careers.
CTE Signing Day celebrates students who are committing to pursue high-demand careers through LBCC’s Career & Technical Education programs. Modeled after an athletic signing day, students are recognized alongside their families, instructors, industry partners, and the community as they take the next step toward their future careers. More than a celebration, CTE Signing Day connects students with the industries they are preparing to enter and gives local employers an opportunity to invest directly in the future workforce of the MidWillamette Valley.
171
STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE 2026 CTE SIGNING DAY
242%
GROWTH IN PARTICPATION SINCE 2022 CTE SIGNING DAY
88%
CITED CTE SIGNING DAY
AS THE REASON THEY ENROLLED
CTE SIGNING DAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Connect your organization with students preparing to enter the region’s workforce. Featured partnerships offer unique ways to support CTE students while building visibility with students, families, educators, and industry partners.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PHOTO BOOTH
$5,000 • ONE AVAILABLE
$3,000 • ONE AVAILABLE
Put your organization at the forefront of CTE Signing Day with premier recognition throughout the event.
Put your brand on the memories students and families take home from CTE Signing Day.
LIVE STREAM
CTE PARTNER
$2,000 • ONE AVAILABLE
$1,000 • THREE AVAILABLE
Help families celebrate from anywhere while keeping your brand visible throughout the ceremony.
Support the celebration while connecting your business with LBCC’s future workforce.
CTE SCHOLARSHIP
GIFT CARD SUPPORT
STARTING AT $1,500
STARTING AT $500
Pair your sponsorship with direct financial support for a CTE Signing Day student.
Help students begin their programs with the books and supplies they need.
MORE BENEFITS. MORE WAYS TO PARTNER. Each featured package includes CTE Signing Day marketing benefits such as website recognition, email promotion, social media, event signage, print advertising, and select paid media opportunities. VIEW FULL MARKETING BENEFITS — FOUNDATION.LINNBENTON.EDU/SPONSORS
ROCKY’S ROADSHOW OCTOBER 2026 & MARCH 2027
SCHOLARSHIP ACCESS • STUDENT ENGAGEMENT • BASIC NEEDS
Rocky’s Scholarship Roadshow brings free food, scholarship information, and Foundation staff directly to students across LBCC campuses. By meeting students where they are, the Roadshow creates an approachable way to learn about available scholarships and get connected with resources. Held during LBCC’s fall and spring scholarship cycles, each Roadshow pairs scholarship outreach with a free meal — grilled cheese in the fall and pizza in the spring — creating a high-energy campus experience designed to remove barriers and encourage students to apply.
700
STUDENTS REACHED ACROSS LBCC LOCATIONS
4
LBCC LOCATIONS
ALBANY • CORVALLIS • LEBANON
$500K
IN SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE ACROSS FALL & SPRING CYCLES
ROCKY’S ROADSHOW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Connect with students across multiple campuses while helping the Foundation bring free food and scholarship resources directly to them.
PRESENTING SPONSOR $2,000 • ONE AVAILABLE FALL & SPRING ROADSHOW RECOGNITION Presenting recognition for either the fall Grilled Cheese or winter Pizza Roadshows. ON-CAMPUS VISIBILITY Prominent branding across Roadshow marketing, digital communications, and on-site signage at LBCC locations. DIRECT STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Opportunity to join the Roadshows and connect directly with students as they learn about Foundation scholarships.
ROADSHOW SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 • ONE AVAILABLE FALL & SPRING Turn every Roadshow stop into a chance to win! As the official Enter-to-Win Sponsor, your business will be featured at all four campus stops as students enter for the chance to win a $1,000 sponsor-funded scholarship. One lucky student will be randomly selected to take home the scholarship!
MORE BENEFITS. MORE WAYS TO PARTNER. Each featured package includes Roadshow marketing benefits such as website recognition, email promotion, social media, event signage, print advertising, and select paid media opportunities. VIEW FULL MARKETING BENEFITS — FOUNDATION.LINNBENTON.EDU/SPONSORS
STUDENT HOPE TREE NOVEMBER - DECEMBER, 2026
BASIC NEEDS • HOLIDAY GIVING • STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT
The Student Hope Tree brings the LBCC community together during the holiday season to support students and their families. Students experiencing financial hardship can request gifts and essential items for themselves and members of their household, with each request placed on the Hope Tree for donors and community members to fulfill. Through gifts, gift cards, and community support, the Hope Tree helps ease financial pressure during the holidays while reminding students that their community is behind them.
91
STUDENTS SUPPORTED ACROSS 2024 & 2025
329
HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS
IMPACTED ACROSS 2024 & 2025
$15K
IN GIFT CARDS PROVIDED ACROSS 2024 & 2025
STUDENT HOPE TREE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Put your organization at the heart of a holiday tradition supporting LBCC students and their families.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
FOOD SUPPORT
$5,000 • ONE AVAILABLE
$2,500 • ONE AVAILABLE
EXCLUSIVE PRESENTING RECOGNITION “Presented By” designation incorporated into the Student Hope Tree brand and featured throughout the campaign.
Help ensure every Student Hope Tree recipient receives an additional $50 gift card to help with groceries, food, or gas during the holiday season.
CAMPAIGN-WIDE VISIBILITY Prominent recognition across student tags, gift-card packaging, digital and print marketing, event signage, and select radio and streaming advertising. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Opportunity to host an official Hope Tree at your business and extend the campaign into the community.
DIRECT STUDENT IMPACT Your sponsorship helps ease the cost of groceries, food, or transportation during the holidays. SPONSOR RECOGNITION Food Support Sponsor recognition throughout the campaign and with the distribution of sponsored gift cards.
MORE BENEFITS. MORE WAYS TO PARTNER. Each featured package includes Student Hope Tree marketing benefits such as website recognition, email promotion, social media, event signage, print advertising, and select paid media opportunities. VIEW FULL MARKETING BENEFITS + ALL PACKAGES — FOUNDATION.LINNBENTON.EDU/SPONSORS
1 IN 35
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LOCAL JOBS ARE SUPPORTED BY LBCC AND ITS STUDENTS.
✽ Source: Lightcast Economic Impact Study, FY 2023–24.
LBCC ATHLETICS YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES
STUDENT-ATHLETES • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT • ROADRUNNER PRIDE
LBCC Athletics brings students, families, alumni, and community members together throughout the year. Corporate partnerships help support Roadrunner student-athletes while giving businesses opportunities to build visibility and connect with the LBCC community.
ROADRUNNER ATHLETICS SUPPORT OUR TEAMS. BUILD YOUR VISIBILITY.
Connect your business with Roadrunner Athletics while supporting the success of LBCC student-athletes. Partnership opportunities include scoreboard sponsorships, individual game or match sponsorships, direct support for an athletic team, and student-athlete scholarships—providing flexible ways to invest while building visibility with the LBCC community.
HALL OF FAME GOLF OUTING SEPTEMBER 2027 • MALLARD CREEK GOLF COURSE
The annual LBCC Athletics Hall of Fame Golf Tournament brings together alumni, businesses, supporters, and friends of the college for a day on the course celebrating Roadrunner Athletics. Businesses can get involved through corporate teams, hole sponsorships, tournament partnerships, and other on-course opportunities while helping support LBCC athletic programs.
LB NIGHT AT THE KNIGHTS MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2027 • GOSS STADIUM
Each summer, LBCC takes over Goss Stadium for an evening of Corvallis Knights baseball, Roadrunner pride, and student celebration. LBCC students get in free, plus throughout the game, nine $1,000 scholarships are awarded — one during each inning — giving local businesses a unique opportunity to connect their brand with direct support for an LBCC student.
SPONSOR AN INNING — $1,000
ONE BUSINESS. ONE INNING. ONE $1,000 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP.
OTHER EVENTS YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES CONNECT • CELEBRATE • ENGAGE
Beyond our signature student events and fundraisers, the LBCC Foundation hosts experiences throughout the year that bring together employees, donors, students, and community partners.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
CELEBRATE THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE LBCC POSSIBLE
From welcoming employees back to campus to celebrating the end of another academic year, the Foundation creates opportunities to bring LBCC faculty and staff together. We kick off the year with our Fall In-Service Happy Hour and, new this year, wrap up the year with a Start of Summer Employee BBQ. Corporate partners can help make these experiences possible while building meaningful connections with LBCC employees.
DONOR RECEPTIONS
CONNECT WITH THOSE WHO INVEST IN LBCC
Throughout the year, the Foundation brings together donors, alumni, and community partners for meaningful opportunities to connect and celebrate their impact. From President’s Circle Luncheons to Pre-Concert Receptions, these gatherings give corporate partners a unique way to engage with some of LBCC’s most dedicated supporters while helping us recognize the generosity that makes our work possible.
SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2027 • LBCC COMMONS
The annual Scholarship Appreciation Reception brings together LBCC scholarship recipients, donors, alumni, and community partners to celebrate the impact of education and philanthropy. The evening provides an opportunity to connect with scholarship recipients, hear their stories, and recognize the generosity that supports their success. The reception also honors LBCC’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, celebrating an outstanding alum whose achievements and service reflect the lasting impact of an LBCC education.
LET’S MAKE AN IMPACT TOGETHER
BUILD YOUR PARTNERSHIP Justin Williams Sponsorship & Events Manager Linn-Benton Community College Foundation 541-917-4284 • Williaj@linnbenton.edu