About Us
Welcome to the Office of Resource Development at Mesa College, where our mission is to provide unwavering support to the college and its students by fostering community involvement, friendraising, and fundraising initiatives.
Purpose
The Office of Resource Development is dedicated to advancing the mission of the San Diego Mesa College and the San Diego Mesa College Foundation through strategic partnerships, friendraising, and fundraising initiatives.
What We Do
- We connect individual, corporate, and organizational donors to Mesa College's mission and students.
- We work closely with San Diego Mesa College Foundation Board members, College Administrators, Faculty, Classified Professionals, and students to establish and accomplish fundraising goals.
- We support the growth of the campus and foundation across four focus areas:
- Investing in Bright Futures by way of scholarships for students.
- Preserving Equitable Opportunity through equity initiatives, The Resiliency Fund, The Stand, and Financial Well-Being programs that deliver direct funds, food, clothes, and other support to students.
- Enriching through the Arts through stewardship of the World Arts Collection.
- Funding Innovation by offering Innovation Grants for faculty and classified professionals and campus-wide support.
- We assist schools, departments, and programs on campus by leveraging the San Diego Mesa College Foundation as a fiscal administrator that can facilitate philanthropic contributions and bridge campus need with the passions and generosity of the community.
- We apply for grants and offer limited support for grant-seeking efforts across the campus.
Grant Seeking Support
The Office of Resource Development can offer limited to support for faculty, classified professionals, and adminsitrators who would like to pursue grant funding. For detailed
San Diego Mesa College's grant-seeking process
San Diego Mesa College Foundation
The San Diego Mesa College Foundation (SDMCF) exists to break barriers, illuminate possibilities, empower minds, change lives, and enrich the community. Founded in 1976 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the foundation collaborates with San Diego Mesa College and dedicated members of the community to open pathways to a college education, ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds can realize their dreams for a brighter tomorrow.
How We Assist the Mesa Community
Whether you are a Faculty Member, Classified Professional, Administrator, Student, Alumni, or Community Member wanting to get involved, we can support you in the following ways.
Contact Krista Stellmacher at kstellmacher@sdccd.edu to learn more.
Alumni or Community Members
- We invite you to explore various avenues for involvement and engagement in our mission! Please consider joining us for a campus tour, volunteering, or giving back to support current and future Mesa students.
Faculty Members, Classified Professionals, or Administrators
- We can provided support for your fundraising goals and efforts, including events, grantseeking, and requesting individual donations and sponsorships.
- We can maintain a Foundation Program Account to help bridge your program's needs with the passions and generosity of the community.
Mesa College Students
- We help garner support for a number of the programs and resources available across campus to enhance your academic journey through partnerships on campus.
- We would love to elevate your story and voice by offering you speaking opportunities and a platform to share your story!
Statement of Commitment to Values
In the Office of Resource Development for San Diego Mesa College, we are committed to fostering a space that honors the rich tapestry of our diverse community. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is grounded in the belief that every individual brings a unique perspective and strength to our collective mission.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
We recognize that our community is made up of people from various backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and we celebrate this diversity as a source of strength. Our fundraising team is dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where all voices are heard, valued, and respected. In our pursuit of our mission, we uphold the following community-centric philanthropic principles:
- Our Relationship with Students: Dignity & Respect, Trust, and Partnership
- Equitable Distribution of Resources
- Accessibility
- Collaboration
- Transparency and Accountability
- Continuous Learning
