Your Support Changes Lives
At CVTC, philanthropy is part of an ongoing effort to put student success at the forefront of all we do. Gifts to CVTC Foundation, Inc., support current students, staff and faculty development, facilities and technology, and departmental programming.
40%
have economical barriers
61%
receive financial aid
80%
work full- or part-time
Making a gift is a way to show your pride in CVTC, honor a loved one, leave a legacy at the College, or make a difference in students' lives. Your investments from the past year have provided:
9,377 pounds
of food for our food pantry
516 scholarships & microgrants
totaling $378,418
105 emergency grants
to students facing unanticipated emergencies
$1,018,587 provided to support
quality education at CVTC in 2023-24.
$18,000 awarded to faculty and staff
for excellence in education and professional development
Passionately Driven by our Mission
CVTC Foundation, Inc., exists to enhance the vision and mission of Chippewa Valley Technical College. This task is accomplished by securing resources that will provide student scholarships, support staff initiatives, invest in technology, and provide for ongoing facility development. CVTC Foundation, Inc., engages volunteers and staff in building a philanthropic culture through cultivating friends and alumni, raising funds, providing student scholarships, and managing resources invested by the Foundation for CVTC.
Positively Impacting Our Community
As it's been said, a quality life in the Chippewa Valley relies on the quality of education at CVTC. From the construction worker who built your home, the auto mechanic who serviced your vehicle, and the police officer who protects you, to the chef who prepared dinner at the restaurant, child care professional who takes care of your children, and nurse who mends you back to health, CVTC graduates impact many elements of our daily lives. A gift to CVTC is a gift ensuring the high quality of life today and in our future.
$1,534,644
raised last year to help support CVTC students, programs, and the College.
Are you considering a donation or want to help, but not sure where to start? Learn more about ways to give at CVTC.
Support Your Passion
Are you interested in supporting CVTC, but not sure how? Learn more about all the ways you can help CVTC Foundation support the College.
Student Support
Supporting students is at the core of what we do. Through programs like scholarships, Student Emergency Fund, and the Food Pantry, we help students succeed every day.
Program Support
The CVTC Foundation, Inc., provides funding to specific programs through donations and grants.
College Support
CVTC's focus on providing innovative and applied, cutting-edge education for our students often requires us to invest in the equipment, supplies, and technology.
Upcoming Events
CVTC Alumni Spring Gathering
Thursday, April 24, 2025 // 5 – 7 p.m.
Get Involved, Strengthen Connections
From advisory committees to Alumni and Foundation boards, there are so many ways to engage with the CVTC community.
Whether you're a CVTC alumni, hire our graduates, or just support the College’s cause, we encourage you to find a way to get involved that best fits you.
"I joined the Alumni board to help advocate for CVTC because I loved my experience there! The affordability allowed me to graduate debt-free and continue my education at UW-River Falls."
– Dakota, Accounting Graduate
Community Partnerships
The work we do at CVTC Foundation would not be possible without the help of our community. CVTC partners with a wide variety of community organizations throughout our 11 county district, from local Kiwanis and rotary clubs, to United Ways, and everything in between. We would not be thriving organization we are today without these valuable partnerships. Thank you to our community partners and if you are a local organization or non-profit, we want to partner with you, contact us today!
Do you want to partner with CVTC? Discover the value a partnership with CVTC can bring to your organization. Learn more.
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