Seeking New Foundation Board Members

Are you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC)?

The LFCC Educational Foundation Board is seeking new members who are:

Connected to the College in some way (graduate, former student, relative of an LFCC graduate or former student, etc.)
Influential and respected in the community (with the ability to attract other good people to the Foundation Board and to influence people to give to the Foundation)
Passionate about LFCC, community colleges and/or higher education
Experts in law, estate planning, insurance, real estate, sales, marketing, public relations or fundraising
Residents of Clarke County, Frederick County, Page County and Rappahannock County

If you have these characteristics and qualifications or know of people who do, please contact Linnie Carter, the vice president of college advancement, at lcarter@lfcc.edu or (540) 868-4077. Thank you so much!

About the Foundation

The LFCC Educational Foundation Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit entity dedicated to assisting the College in meeting its current and future needs. Its purpose is to generate support and resources for the College beyond those provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Incorporated in 1978, the Foundation is committed to raising funds for academic programs, facility upgrades, equipment, student scholarships and professional development for faculty and staff. Private contributions ensure that the College is able to keep its promise and pledge of providing increasing academic excellence and expanding business and industry services.

The Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law.

The Foundation is governed by a board comprised of business and community leaders who represent the College’s service area. The Foundation's assets are managed by the Board and are audited annually by an independent accounting firm.

Duties of Board Members

Following are the duties of Foundation Board members:

Becoming familiar with the mission, vision, values and programs of the College and Foundation.
Making a personal financial contribution to the Foundation on an annual basis. This contribution will reflect my capacity to give and love for the College.
Identifying, cultivating and/or soliciting at least six individuals and/or organizations each year.
Serving as an ambassador of the College.
Recommending and cultivating prospective Foundation Board members.
Assisting in the decision-making process of fiscal matters, goal setting, long-range planning and other matters affecting the operation of the Foundation.
Analyzing the mission and goals of the Foundation, setting priorities and assisting in the creation of new programs and projects in which the Foundation can participate.
Assisting the College president and/or vice president of college advancement with special projects that may develop throughout the year.
Maintaining confidentiality and be discreet
Sharing concerns with the College president, vice president of college advancement and/or Foundation Executive Committee and not others
Attending and/or participating in the annual Appreciation Dinner or one of the Commencement ceremonies; attending other Foundation and College special events as needed.
Serving as an active member of at least one Foundation committee.
Attending at least four out of six Board meetings per year and more than 50 percent of committee meetings per year.
Serving at least one full term (three years for Board members who are not employed at the College and one year for Board members who are employed at the College).

For More Information

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Linnie Carter:

Ms. Linnie S. Carter, APR
Vice President of College Advancement
Lord Fairfax Community College
173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645-1745
Telephone Number: (540) 868-4077
Fax Number: (540) 868-4081
E-mail Linnie Carter
Web Site: www.lfcc.edu

Thank you and best wishes!