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Broward College Foundation Board Member recognized by AFP on National Philanthropy Day

November 16, 2022

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter hosted its 35th annual event at Signature Grand to recognize the 2022 National Philanthropy Day honorees. Among the attendees were Vice President Nancy Botero, deans, and Broward College...

Kiwanis Club of Wilton Manors makes a $300,000 philanthropic investment in Broward College

October 26, 2022

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the Broward College District Board of Trustees meeting, President Gregory Adam Haile, J.D. accepted a $300,000 gift from the Kiwanis Club of Wilton Manors to establish four new scholarships through the Broward College Foundation. This...

Our Fund Foundation Meets Actor, Singer Jonathan Groff at Bailey Hall

October 24, 2022

On Wednesday, October 5, executives and donors from the Our Fund Foundation – the 3rd largest LGBT+ foundation in the country – attended a VIP meet-and-greet event backstage at Bailey Hall with actor and singer Johnathan Groff. Known for his roles...

National Estate Planning Awareness Week 2022

NATIONAL ESTATE PLANNING AWARENESS WEEK OCTOBER 17-23, 2022

October 17, 2022

October 17-23rd is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, and Broward College Foundation wants to help you make the most of it! Planning is a powerful way to protect your loved ones and support the causes that have been close to your...

Broward College Foundation receives a $93,340 investment from The Florida College System Foundation

September 27, 2022

Broward College Foundation celebrated a $93,340 scholarship investment from The Florida College System Foundation at its Board meeting on September 22. The funders for this investment include Florida Blue, Helios Education Foundation, and Bank of America, as well additional private match...

Broward College PTK Alumni Participate in the Scholars Dash 5K

September 25, 2022

Early on the morning of Saturday, September 24, a group of Broward College Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) alumni, as well as staff and friends, greeted the day with a 5K urban hike beginning at Las Olas Blvd along route A1A at...

Library Bookplate Tribute to Women’s Rights Activist, Elizabeth Athansakos

September 21, 2022

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the Broward College Foundation was invited by Zonta Club of Greater Deerfield Beach to attend their monthly lunch meeting at the DoubleTree Hilton in Deerfield. During the meeting, Elisa Stone, manager of stewardship and donor relations...

Alumna Anthea Pennant Transitions to New Role as Associate Vice President of Advancement Services

September 16, 2022

The Broward College Office of Advancement welcomes alumna Anthea Pennant to the team as the Associate Vice President for Advancement Services. She brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience to her new role, including 10 years as a fundraising professional....

Office of Advancement Welcomes Alumna Dr. Meka Mears to the Team

August 24, 2022

The Broward College Office of Advancement welcomes alumna Dr. Meka Mears to the team as a major gifts officer. Dr. Meka Mears is a passionate educator, community leader, and administrator with over 15 years of transformational leadership experience in higher education,...