Community of Learning
A community of learning for foundation professionals across California
NCCCF brings together foundation leaders who strengthen community college philanthropy statewide. Members rely on one another for practical support and peer-led learning—building skills, confidence, and shared practice across the field.
Two Ways Members Grow
Connect for support.
Learn to strengthen practice.
NCCCF is designed to be useful in real time. Members connect for practical answers and shared perspective, and they participate in learning that strengthens fundraising performance and leadership capacity.
Peer Support
Member-to-member connection built for day-to-day foundation.
Includes:
- Statewide listserv for real-time peer support
- Coffee hours and informal member conversation
- Regional roundtables that strengthen local connection
Professional Development
Peer-informed learning designed for foundation professionals.
Includes:
- Network Academy training modules
- Webinars and workshops on timely topics
- Convenings designed for learning and connection
Featured Community Tool
The NCCCF Listserv
The listserv is one of NCCCF’s most-used member tools. Members use it to ask questions, share examples, and solve real problems quickly—drawing on statewide experience across foundations of all sizes.
Common uses:
- Templates, examples, and sample language
- Operational and fundraising questions
- Vendor and consultant recommendations
Featured Learning Program
CCC Fundraisng Academy
The CCC Fundraising Academy offers structured learning that supports fundraising success and leadership growth, grounded in the realities of foundation work.
What to expect:
- Practical modules tied to the work
- Peer exchange and shared examples
- Skill-building that strengthens performance over time
Member Voices
What foundation leaders say about NCCCF
I look back on my years as a community college foundation executive director with pride. During my tenure at Modesto Junior College, I had the pleasure of serving on the NCCCF board of directors. Being a part of the Network gave me a wonderful opportunity to meet colleagues throughout California and to share notes of success, hope, and yes, even frustration, with them. I was so inspired by this group that I proposed serving as a consultant to NCCCF upon retirement.
George Boodrookas, Ed.D.
Principal & Lead Consultant,
Philanthropia Consulting
I joined San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation from another field. My colleagues in NCCCF were so welcoming and generous, always helping me as I adjusted to higher education and the community college world. I could not have made a successful transition without them! I recommend new leaders and staff reach out, ask questions, and access the NCCCF resources available on the website and list serve. It will make a difference.
Megan Barber Allende, MBA, CAP
Executive Director,
San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation
Stepping into the role of Executive Director, I knew the value of learning from peers across California. NCCCF created the space for those connections, bringing development professionals together to share experience, support one another, and grow stronger in our work. Now in my tenth year at my Foundation, I continue to seek out best practices and professional development through the Network.
Rico Guerrero
Executive Director,
State Center Community College Foundation
What’s Happening Now
Upcoming Opportunities to Connect and Learn
Join fellow foundation professionals for trainings, events, and convenings designed to support your work and expand your network.
