Fundraising for Institutional Success

The Lakeland Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1982 as the fundraising entity for Lakeland Community College. Gifts made to The Lakeland Foundation support the programs, initiatives, and priorities of Lakeland Community College and are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Guided by the college's mission of addressing the needs of our community through education, we partner with individuals, businesses, and organizations to create opportunities, relationships, and resources our students need to succeed at Lakeland and in life. Our commitment is to empower student success and enrich the quality of life for all members of our community.

Learn more about:

Ways You Can Give

• Give Right Now
• Pledge to Give Later
• Giving in Memory or Tribute / Suggested Language for Obituaries
• Planned Giving - Estate Bequests, Charitable Trusts, Gifts of Insurance
• Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
• Charitable IRA Rollovers (QCD)
• Stocks/Securities
• Matching Gifts
• Payroll Deduction (for Lakeland Employees)

Your outright gift impacts the success of Lakeland Community College and our students right now.

• Gifts can be made securely online with Visa, Mastercard, or Discover by clicking here.
• Checks made payable to The Lakeland Foundation can be sent via US Mail to The Lakeland Foundation, 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland, OH 44094. Please include the purpose of your gift in the memo line of your check or in a separate note included with your check.

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Your pledge allows you to schedule your gift in payments over a period of time and in increments that are convenient for you.

• To schedule a pledge with payments using your Visa, Mastercard, or Discover, click here.
• To submit a pledge with payments made by check, click "I want to make a pledge" and complete our secure online form.

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Making a gift right now in memory or in honor of someone can also be done by credit card, by check, or by pledge using the same instructions in the sections above to either "Make a Gift Right Now" or "Make a Pledge." Just include a notation in the comments section during the checkout process of your online gift via credit card, on the memo line of your check made out to The Lakeland Foundation, or on your pledge form stating "in memory" or "in honor of" the individual's name.

If you're writing an obituary and want to include a suggestion that memorial gifts should be made to The Lakeland Foundation, the following language, including the embedded link to our giving webpage, can be used:

"Contributions can be made in [honoree's] memory to The Lakeland Foundation online or by mailing a check made payable to The Lakeland Foundation to 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland, OH 44094. Please include [honoree's] name in the memo line."

Please contact the Foundation office at 440.525.7094 when including the note above in an obituary, if possible, or for further assistance on ways we can help you honor a loved one.

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Planned giving, also known as "legacy giving," lets you defer your gift as part of your overall financial planning process, and can be done in a number of ways that offer you the greatest benefit while maximizing the impact of your gift for generations of Lakeland students to come.

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A donor advised fund, or DAF, is a separately managed account established by individuals, families, or groups that is maintained and operated by a sponsoring organization, such as a community foundation or a financial service company. Think of it as a charitable savings account you can set up at any time that allows you to make contributions, receive an immediate tax benefit, and recommend grants from the fund to qualified nonprofit organizations.

You can donate directly to The Lakeland Foundation by providing the following information to the sponsoring organization of your fund. Your sponsoring organization will then complete the transaction to distribute funds to The Lakeland Foundation.

Information to Make a Gift from a Donor Advised Fund:

Legal Name: The Lakeland Foundation
Address: 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH 44094
Federal Tax ID Number: 34-1369714

Please be sure to include the purpose or fund name at The Lakeland Foundation to which you'd like your gift directed.

We encourage you to speak with a financial or legal adviser to determine whether establishing or giving through a donor advised fund is a good option for your circumstances. If you have questions about the information you need to provide to the sponsoring organization of your donor advised fund, please contact Greg Sanders, executive director, at 440.525.7086 or gsanders3@lakelandcc.edu.

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A Charitable IRA Rollover (also referred to as a QCD — a qualified charitable distribution) allows donors to make an immediate tax-free gift by transferring up to $100,000 directly from a traditional IRA or Roth IRA to The Lakeland Foundation (other qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s are not eligible). While this type of gift is not income to you and is therefore not tax-deductible, a Charitable IRA Rollover gift allows you to satisfy your annual required minimum distribution (RMD) and avoids income tax on IRA withdrawals. You must be at least 70 ½ years old to take advantage of this opportunity.

Download a sample letter to send to your IRA administrator here.

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When you donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, your contribution and tax deduction are greater than they would be if you were to sell the shares and donate the cash proceeds.

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Would you like to potentially double the impact of your gift to The Lakeland Foundation? Many businesses will match charitable donations, either in full or in part, made by employees, retirees, and/or their spouses to The Lakeland Foundation. Many companies will also allow employees to submit their matching gift request for up to one year after the date the donation was made to The Lakeland Foundation.

Is your employer one of them? If your company offers this incentive, simply include the appropriate form from your employer with your gift or send it to us after your gift has been made, and we will take care of the rest. If you're not sure whether your company offers a matching gift program, find out now by searching for your company in Charity Navigator's free search engine at CharityNavigator.org, check your company's intranet portal for information, or ask your HR department if your employer matches gifts.

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Our Lakeland colleagues not only support students through their work every day, but they also donate thousands of dollars each year to Foundation efforts in support of student success at Lakeland. If you're a Lakeland employee, payroll deduction makes it even easier to give.

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Whom Your Gift Helps: Student Stories

"One of the biggest misconceptions about Lakeland is that the education isn't the same as a four-year. It's completely the opposite! Here at Lakeland it's so much more personal....I heard about the honors program at my orientation. I didn't even know that they had one here. I was hesitant about joining it, but then heard about the possibility of an honors scholarship. I also liked the idea about being with other peers around me who were serious about their schoolwork. That was a deciding factor."

"I chose Lakeland Community College because of the veteran-friendly environment here and the awesome professors I've had the privilege to work with. For any veteran out there, I highly encourage them to come to Lakeland Community College. The comradery here of the veteran community is like no other. Our SVA chapter is Top 5 in the country. I'm studying business administration and marketing. My father was a businessman, and after my time in the Marine Corps, I wanted to follow in his footsteps."

"I plan to study child psychology....Who wants to choose between paying rent and paying tuition? Nobody. I'm always grateful for these scholarships....At the time I was really iffy about playing sports in college, and my dad called me and said, 'At least, come look.' I got the tour and I love it up here....This isn't something I'm ever going to forget. I'm going to go to graduate school and will still be thinking, 'I wouldn't even be here if I didn't have a scholarship at Lakeland, where my beginning was.' They [the donors] don't know us and they're giving us a bigger opportunity than they could ever imagine."

"For me, Lakeland was not the obvious choice. But because I came to Lakeland, I'm actually one year ahead - I will be a junior next year! And will be getting my first co-op soon. If I didn't come to Lakeland, I'd still be a sophomore....I never used to like chemistry until I came to Lakeland, actually. My huge inspiration is Professor Roskos. His bubbly personality has really inspired me to bring out the good in everything. Now I feel like I can really change the world and make everything better."

"Initially I came to Lakeland because I wanted to get back into taking college classes and it was really close by where I lived….I hope to pursue a communications degree from Lake Erie College through the Holden University Center, which is really nice because it's right across from the Lakeland campus so I know the facility and it offered a really accessible way to get a four-year degree but still stay in the area…. One thing that I think is great about Lakeland is there are people of so many different ages. People older than me, people who are still in high school, who come to take these classes and so it gives you a really great mix of individuals and people to meet and network with."

Why Our Donors Give: Donor Spotlight

"Mary Jo and I see great wisdom in the old adage: ‘GIVE a man a fish and he will eat for a day. TEACH a man HOW to fish, and he will eat for a lifetime.

"We deeply believe in the value of education, and much of our volunteer work and charitable giving focuses on quality, values-driven high school and collegiate programs. We have always been so inspired by the courage and persistence of our Lakeland students who often face great obstacles and challenges to starting and/or completing their studies at the College. Yet the knowledge and skills gained at Lakeland are vital to their future success and happiness, particularly in today's complex and technically advanced marketplace. As such, anytime we can help students reduce or eliminate barriers to their educational journey, we feel privileged to help. Bottom line: our entire community grows stronger and more resilient each time a Lakeland graduate receives their certificate or degree from Lakeland. GO LAKERS!"

"My wife, Patricia, who passed away a few years ago, was there at the very beginning of Lakeland.  She worked on the Levy campaign that started Lakeland and was in the first full graduating class in 1969.  The degree she received helped her become a Senior Computer Programmer in the Engineering Department at Bailey Controls.  She always wanted to give to organizations that helped people and the Lakeland Foundation was the perfect organization. She and I know how important an education is and how an educated community is good for all.

"When I worked as a staff accountant for Lakeland in the late seventies, part of my job was to account for the monies in the Endowment and Scholarship Funds and also work closely with the Finance Aid Office.  I saw a larger number of students who did not qualify for Federal or State grants but still needed financial help.  Therefore, we established an endowment fund that feeds a scholarship fund for those students that ‘fell through the cracks,' so to speak, so they can achieve their educational goals.

"It is good to give back! You can establish your own scholarship, as we did, or donate to the Lakeland Foundation General Scholarship Fund."

Planned Giving: Leave a Legacy at Lakeland

A planned gift, also known as a legacy gift, is any gift that is part of a donor's overall financial and/or estate planning.

Making a planned gift to The Lakeland Foundation, regardless of your income or age, is a powerful way to open doors to education for generations of Lakeland students to come. Planned giving lets you defer your gift as part of your overall financial planning process, and many options cost you nothing during your lifetime. Other options provide income to you or allow you to make a small investment during your lifetime, and then provide a larger gift in the future through your estate.

You may want to consider a planned gift in one of the following forms, which could offer you the greatest benefit in terms of your income, capital gains, and estate tax savings as best befits your financial situation:

A bequest is a gift that is made as part of a will or trust. It can be made as a specific amount, percentage, remainder, or a total of your estate. With proper planning, a bequest allows you to save on estate taxes, provide for your family, distribute your assets according to your wishes, and lets you leave a legacy without giving up assets during your lifetime.

Bequests of $10,000 or more are most often used by donors to establish an endowed, named fund in memory or tribute (for example, "The Jane and John Doe Family Scholarship Fund") that generates support for Lakeland students through scholarships or other efforts in perpetuity.

A beneficiary designation is one of the simplest ways to make a gift to The Lakeland Foundation. By filling out a beneficiary designation form, you can specify the individuals and charities you want to support, and you can also specify the percentage of the assets you want each beneficiary to receive. Beneficiary designations are available when giving the following assets:

Retirement Plan Assets
Designating The Lakeland Foundation as the beneficiary for some or all of what's left in your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or other qualified plan when they end has a number of benefits. It removes highly-taxed assets from your estate and allows you to preserve non-retirement assets for family or heirs.

Life Insurance
Naming The Lakeland Foundation as irrevocable owner and beneficiary of a fully paid policy allows you to take an income tax deduction equivalent to its cash value. Naming us as a contingent beneficiary allows for greater flexibility and security for your family or heirs. You can also assign ownership of an existing policy that you no longer need for your plans, or initiate a new policy and designate The Lakeland Foundation as owner and beneficiary.

enables you to make a tax-deducible gift while removing taxable assets from your estate and generating income for yourself, your family, or other beneficiary for life or for a specified period. There are two types of charitable remainder trusts:

• A unitrust provides income based on a set percentage of the trust principal that is chosen by you at the outset.
• An annuity trust provides a fixed dollar income that is chosen by you at the outset.

For more information on these and other planned giving options, you can access our Leave a Legacy at Lakeland brochure.

To include The Lakeland Foundation in your planned giving directives, please use our legal name and federal tax ID number noted below.

Legal Name: The Lakeland Foundation
Address: 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH 44094
Federal Tax ID Number: 34-1369714

Find sample language to use for bequests here clicking here.

It's important to notify us of your planned gift so we can ensure your intentions are honored. Many retirement plan administrators assume no obligation to notify a charity of your designation or to monitor whether your gift designations are followed. We will be pleased to work with you and your attorney or financial adviser on your options to make a planned gift, or you can complete a confidential intention of future philanthropy form.
(Download a PDF version of this form that can be returned by US Mail.)

When you initially create a donor advised fund with a sponsoring organization or community foundation, you will typically be asked to indicate whether the assets in your account should be distributed to charities of your choice upon your passing, or whether you wish to name "successor advisers," such as family, friends, or other representatives, who will continue to recommend grants to charities from the account so it will continue to function as a donor advised fund. Your sponsoring organization can review all of the options available to you and what benefits they may provide to your estate and for your philanthropic wishes. Find more information on giving through a donor advised fund here.

Yes - if you are at least 70½ years old with a traditional IRA or Roth IRA, this may be an option for you. Please visit our Ways You Can Give page for information on giving through charitable IRA rollover.

We'll be pleased to assist you and your attorney or financial planner in deciding which of these or other planned gift opportunities will be most beneficial to you and to The Foundation. Please contact Greg Sanders, executive director, at 440.525.7086 or gsanders3@lakelandcc.edu to discuss next steps, or complete a confidential intention of future philanthropy form.

(Download a PDF version of this form that can be returned by US Mail.)

Information contained on this page was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax adviser. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results.

Lakeland Foundation Board of Directors

Jon J. Snyder, Chair / Ohio Life Sciences
Wendy F. Zele, Vice Chair / FirstEnergy Corp.
Tina L. Barnauskas, Faculty Representative / Lakeland CC
Thomas W. Benda
K. Michael (Mike) Benz / Ciuni & Panichi
Morris W. Beverage, Jr., E.D.M., College President / Lakeland CC
William M. Bowers / Aqua Ohio
Brent M. Buckley / Buckley King
Stephen Campbell
Bruce J. Chantry / Lincoln Electric
Peter B. Clausen
Jack C. Cornachio, Trustee Representative / Great Lakes Realty, Inc.
Veronica I. Dahlberg / HOLA Ohio
Donald J. Dailey
Dennis E. Eckart / North Shore Associates
Dale H. Fellows / Morgan Litho
Deborah B. Friedman, M.D.
Joanne Fulton / ERIEBANK
Maha Gemayel / Lakeland Construction Group
Nancy L. Guthrie / Key Private Bank
Christopher D. Hess / Eaton Corp.
Ka-Pi Hoh, Ph.D. / Lubrizol Corp.
Valissa Turner Howard / Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Leslie S. Johns, Esq. / Ashley Jones Law
Ellen Foley Kessler, Trustee Representative
Joseph R. (Randy) Klammer / Klammer Law Office
Noreen Koppelman-Goldstein / MidWest Materials
Kathleen T. (Kay) Malec, D.A.E.
Nicole McKinney-Johnson, M.B.A. / AKA Team Construction Mgmt & HARVEST of Ohio
Kip L. Molenaar
Rick Osborne, Jr. / Osborne Real Estate Services
Howard S. Rabb / Dworken & Bernstein
Christine Sommer Riley / Lakeland CC
Jerrie Lee Rispoli, Trustee Representative / Aexcel Corp.
Mark R. Ruth
Alyson Scott / Fredon Corp.
Richard J. Stark
Dede Storer
Janis Thiedemann / Parker Hannifin Corp.
Michael D. Thomas, Alumni Representative / Case Western Reserve University
Brendon J. Tripodo / Huntington National Bank
Dr. Steven Tsengas
Gregory G. Young, D.P.M. / Medical Mutual of Ohio
 

EMERITUS DIRECTORS
Richard L. Urbanowski

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS
Greg Sanders, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director, The Lakeland Foundation
Thomas Reynolds, Interim Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Dawn M. Plante, Chief Communications Officer and Vice President for Community & College Relations

The Lakeland Foundation partners with Lakeland Community College's Counseling Department to develop mobile apps for suicide prevention and mental health promotion and to make such apps (referred to here as "Foundation Apps") available on the App Store and Google Play Store.

Foundation Apps may collect certain data regarding app usage and combine it to show general trends for the purpose of app analytics and program evaluation, without identifying individuals within the data.  Users are not asked to reveal their identity, create a user ID, or to submit information about themselves.  Foundation Apps do not collect any personally identifiable information ("PII") nor provide any PII to any third party; nor do they target any individual for promotional purposes or advertising.

The Lakeland Foundation does not share any donor data with third parties. Any usage data collected by Foundation Apps is separate and unrelated to donor data held by The Lakeland Foundation.

Foundation Apps contain links to select websites that offer information and resources related to suicide prevention and mental health promotion. The Lakeland Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why does The Lakeland Foundation need private philanthropic gifts?
• What is The Lakeland Foundation?
• How is The Lakeland Foundation governed?
• What does The Lakeland Foundation do?
• What is the difference between endowed and non-endowed funds?
• How can I become actively involved with The Lakeland Foundation?

The Lakeland Foundation inspires support for Lakeland Community College's mission to provide quality learning opportunities to meet the social and economic needs of the community.  Gifts to The Lakeland Foundation allow our students to progress and complete their academic goals, juggle the demands of family, career and college life, re-tool their careers, enrich their lives, and fulfill their dreams.  Our priorities are to empower student success, promote workforce development, and serve as a catalyst and connector to engage and enrich our community. 

As public sources of funding decrease, there is a rapidly growing need for private gifts that support student success. The Lakeland Foundation relies on the generosity of our friends, alumni, corporations, and philanthropic foundations to make a difference in the lives of our students.

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The Lakeland Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization (EIN 34-1369714) as classified by the Internal Revenue Service. In 1981, after incorporating in Ohio, the Foundation began its work as a separate entity from Lakeland Community College. Its purpose and mission is to support Lakeland Community College by fundraising through friend-raising.

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The Lakeland Foundation established a Code of Regulations which provides for a Board of Directors of up to 35 directors-at-large who are individuals from the community, the president of Lakeland Community College, representatives from alumni, from faculty, and from the college's Board of Trustees, past Foundation board chairs, and emeritus directors. All service is voluntary and without compensation.

The Lakeland Foundation also has non-voting, ex-officio board members which include the Foundation's executive director, the Vice President of Community & College Relations, an appointed secretary, and the college treasurer.

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• Supports Lakeland Community College by fundraising through friend-raising;
• Solicits resources that are responsive to both the donors' and the college's priorities;
• Ensures resources are responsive to shifting needs and priorities of the college and its students;
• Promotes the Foundation and the college within the community, increasing public awareness of the importance of supporting public education in Northeast Ohio;
• Serves as a strategic link between the college and the community, developing alliances to foster communications and support of new and existing programs.
• Manages a wide variety of endowed and non-endowed funds that support scholarships, academic program needs, innovation in teaching and learning, etc.

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Endowed funds require a minimum initial investment of $10,000, which is then invested in accordance with a Lakeland Foundation Board approved policy through an independent investment firm. Endowed funds live on in perpetuity with only a portion of the endowment income available for spending allocations each year. The spending allocation policy is reviewed periodically and is approved by The Lakeland Foundation Board of Directors.

Non-endowed (or current use) funds are not invested and are used for current needs. A minimum initial gift of $1,500 is required to name a current use fund. As funds are depleted, they must be replenished by new donations.

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For more information about becoming an active volunteer in the work of The Lakeland Foundation, please contact The Lakeland Foundation office.

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Lakeland Foundation Events

Annual Donor-Scholar Breakfast
The annual Donor-Scholar Breakfast recognizes the generosity of Lakeland Foundation donors and celebrates the perseverance and success of our students. The event provides a special opportunity for scholarship recipients and other students to meet and share their experiences with the donors who contribute to Lakeland Foundation scholarships and support services. 

32nd Annual Golf Outing - "Laker Scramble"
The Lakeland Foundation's 2023 Laker Scramble on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Fowler's Mill Golf Course was another rousing success! A sold-out field on 216 golfers helped us to raise more than $78,000 for the Foundation's Greatest Needs Fund. Thank you to presenting sponsor University Hospitals and all of our other sponsors, volunteers, and staff for making it a great day for the benefit of our students.  For information on how to be part of our next Laker Scramble in June 2024, please contact Tina Baucher at 440.525.7103 for more information.

Funds generated from the Laker Scramble sponsorships, raffles, and contests benefit The Lakeland Foundation's "Greatest Need" fund, which is an ongoing campaign to raise unrestricted funds that help support a variety of programs and activities, innovative teaching projects, scholarships, technology, and emerging priorities that help our students achieve their dreams.

Lakeland Alumni Hall of Fame Inductions 
The Lakeland Alumni Hall of Fame, established in 2006, is comprised of notable alumni who personify the college's tradition of excellence, bringing distinction to themselves and their alma mater through their outstanding professional achievements and their support and commitment to Lakeland and the community at large. An induction ceremony is held each year to honor those selected individuals whose achievements serve as a testimony to current and future Lakeland students.

Nominations for induction into the Lakeland Alumni Hall of Fame class of 2023 are now closed. This year's inductees will be announced soon!

Thank you for supporting IMAGINE 2015 which raised dollars to support Lakeland's student leadership development programs and initiatives that are critical to academic, personal and workforce success. Because of your support, we are able to provide opportunities that change students lives so that they are prepared to become tomorrow's leaders - ready to change the world. This award winning bi-annual event is a fun-filled evening of entertainment, great food, and opportunities to make a difference in the lives of Lakeland students.

Look for IMAGINE to return in 2017.

Cardinal Credit Union

Aqua
Lake Health
Lake National Bank
Siemens

AT&T
Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.
EYE Lighting
Interlake Stamping of Ohio, Inc.
KeyBank
Lubrizol

Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center
Event Source
First Energy Foundation
Fredon Corporation
Ohio Savings A Division of New York Community Bank

The News-Herald

Manhattan Deli
Moe's Southwest Grill
Crooked River BBQ & Beer
Red Wine and Brew
Lakeland's Clocktower Cuisine

The Futures Rising Fund of The Lakeland Foundation supports a wide variety programs, student services, and other emerging needs that help to ensure the success of current and future Lakeland Community College students.

To make a gift today, click here.

The impact of the Greatest Need Fund of The Lakeland Foundation is felt in every aspect of our work to support student success. Greatest Need funds provide much needed support to respond quickly to emerging programs and development needs through funding The Lakeland Foundation's operational needs. A gift to the Greatest Need Fund is a great way to ensure The Lakeland Foundation is able to remain flexible in its efforts to meet the growing needs of the college.

To make a gift today, click here.

Lakeland Community College enrolls more than 12,000 students each year. Our students come from across our region and are as diverse as the region itself. They are high achievers and they are students with daunting learning challenges. They are entering from high school and they are adults seeking to better their position in life. Many students live at or below the poverty threshold. Some are single, working moms. Some are veterans readjusting to civilian life. Whatever their differences, they are all striving to achieve the same goal – a better future for themselves and their families.

More than 50 percent of our current student body requires some amount of financial assistance to attend Lakeland Community College, and The Lakeland Foundation plays a critical role in their success. Each year, The Lakeland Foundation provides scholarship support of approximately $500,000 to hundreds of students.

Whether through our General Scholarship Fund, donating to an existing scholarship fund, or creating a new fund, your gift can make all the difference in a student's success. 

To make a gift today, click here.

Contact us to learn more.

The Lakeland Foundation supports a variety of programs that support the needs of a diverse student population. Veterans, minority students, LGBTQ students and many others benefit from programs designed to meet their specific needs. In recent years, The Wells Fargo Veterans Lounge was established to help veterans assimilate back into civilian life. The Lakeland Student Engagement and Leadership Department was able to provide safe zone training for students and staff in working with the LGBTQ community.

The Lakeland Foundation also provides for specific programs created by faculty to enrich the academic experience. Recently, these programs have included lectures at The City Club of Cleveland, visits to area museums, The Cleveland Orchestra concerts and more. These are often programs and services that would not exist without the generous support of the community.

To make a gift today, click here.

Lakeland Community College is committed to providing innovative educational tools and programs that involve students in hands-on learning experiences, helping to ensure their success – both in the classroom and in life.

HIVE is a hub for students, faculty and the community designed to reframe mindsets and prepare individuals and teams to solve real-world challenges. HIVE engages learners as creators, collaborators, thinkers, explorers, instigators, dreamers and doers in a transformational experience to set students up for success in the classroom and beyond our walls.

We are dedicated to cultivating experiences that allow our students to learn actively in diverse environments. A variety of interdisciplinary green learning spaces have been created as a teaching tool and strategy to enable students and faculty to make connections across content areas. Engaging in real-world, hands-on learning designed to put theory into practice, Lakelands green spaces spark new conversations, create unexpected connections, and calm and focus the mind.

The Faculty Challenge Grant program provides funding that might not otherwise be available to faculty for innovative or pilot programs designed to further enhance or enrich the student experience. Grants may also be awarded for programs that allow for a broader knowledge exchange among faculty to share teaching approaches or develop new methods that promote student engagement and success.

To make a gift today, click here.

Whether it is preparing our students to meet workforce demands, serving as a catalyst and forum for commuity issues or providing for the region's businesses, Lakeland is committed to supporting our commuity.

Coming soon... More information on HIVE and how Lakeland is making an impact in Lake County and the surrounding areas.

The Lakeland Foundatin's Legacy Society recognizes those donors who have made a future gift ot benefit the college through bequests, trusts, annuitites, life insurance policies, retirement plans and other planned giving methods. Legacy Society members have committed millions of dollars to the future of Lakeland and its sudents.

The Lakeland Foundation staff can assist you in determining the ideal option for your family and estate that will likewise have a significant impact on the college.

If you have already eremembered The Lakeland Foundation in your future philanthropy plans, please complete the confidential intention of future gift form and return it to The Lakeland Foundation. We will be pleased to include you in our growing legacy society!

The Lakeland Foundation can help you and your financial advisor with this process.

Please contact us to set up a preliminary gift planning meeting today.

Thank you for registering for the Donor-Scholar Breakfast. Most importantly, thank you for supporting Lakeland and our students!

The new H-Building is easily accessible from the parking lot near S.R. 306. If you are coming from S.R. 306, enter Clocktower Dr. in the left lane so that you can take the first left into the lot. A sidewalk in the northeast corner of the parking lot will take you to the main entrance of H building. The breakfast will be held on the ground floor in the atrium. A shuttle bus will be available from that lot as well. It will depart from the bus shelter located on the far edge of the lot, closer to S.R. 306. The shuttle will run both before and after the breakfast. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the staff of The Lakeland Foundation at 440.525.7094 or send an email to LakelandFoundation@lakelandcc.edu.

We look forward to seeing you at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.