WCC Foundation

The mission of WCC Foundation is to give hope and support to Washtenaw Community College students through scholarships and other philanthropic support, creating a better educated workforce and a stronger community.

Make a Gift

Consider making it a recurring gift

Recurring gifts expand your impact:

• Consistent support: With steady and reliable funding, WCC can plan and sustain pivotal programs, scholarships and student services.
• Maximum impact: Monthly gifts add up and expand your impact.
• Convenient and flexible: Setting up a recurring gift is easy, and you choose the amount and frequency that works best for you.

How to set up your recurring gift:

1. Visit Our Giving Page.
2. Choose your gift amount. Select Make this a recurring gift. Select frequency and duration of the gift. Choose the designation of your gift.
3. Complete the remaining information needed. Click “Go to Checkout” or choose a mobile payment option if on a mobile device

Meet the Chief Philanthropy Officer

Nikki Borges

Phone: (734) 973-3663
niborges@wccnet.edu

Have you ever read something and thought, 'Well that's a mighty big statement?' Here's one: You - our generous donors and friends - are changing lives and bringing unmatched positive energy to the WCC community.

Read Nikki's full statement

Saying "thank you" matters, but showing the impact you make tells a more powerful story. Recently, while picking up dinner, a young woman at the counter noticed my WCC badge and lit up. She's a Cybersecurity student, grateful for her Foundation scholarship, which is helping her graduate sooner than expected. Her plan? Transfer to UM, just like her siste - also a WCC allum and scholarship recipient.

Later that week, I met a dental assistant during a routine appointment. She's a young mother who earned her certificate through WCC. Flexible scheduling and job placement support made it possible. "Life-changing," she said.

At physical therapy, I met a PTA who's also a proud WCC graduate - her education supported by Foundation-funded tuition assistance.

Over the weekend, a mechanic working on my car shared that he was a first-generation college student. During a time of food insecurity and housing instability, the Foundation's Student Emergency Fund helped him stay enrolled. He called it a "gift" he plans to repay as a future donor.

These stories are everywhere - woven into the fabric of our community. They inspire me, and I hope they inspire you.

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we're not just shaping futures - we're igniting the spark that turns dreams into reality, one student at a time.

Annual Events

The WCC Foundation hosts a variety of annual events that bring together donors, alumni, community members, and WCC faculty, staff, and students. These gatherings foster connection, celebrate generosity, and support the mission of the Foundation. Signature events include:

Women’s Council Celebration Luncheon Gala

Alumni Association

Since we opened our doors in 1966, hundreds of thousands of students have used WCC as a launching pad for new careers, professional advancement, and personal enrichment. If you’ve completed more than 24 credit hours, or earned an associate degree or certificate from WCC, you are an considered an alumnus. Stay connected to your college friends and faculty, and help keep WCC a vital resource for generations to come by providing service, mentorship, and academic scholarship opportunities.

Join the Alumni Association

Board of Directors

The WCC Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders who volunteer their time to manage the activity of the WCC Foundation in strict adherence to the Foundation’s mission of supporting the educational purposes of Washtenaw Community College and its students. The existing Foundation Board elects new members. Following is a list of current board officers and members.

Contact Us

Deanna Blevins

Director of Advancement

Phone: 734-973-3705
dcblevins@wccnet.edu

Doug Dubin

Director of Major Gifts and Development

Phone: 734-973-3443
ddubin@wccnet.edu

Darrin A. Brown

Finance and Major Gifts Manager

Phone: 734-973-3664
dbrown95@wccnet.edu

Rebecca Thomas

Advancement Coordinator

Phone: 734-973-3665
rnthomas@wccnet.edu

Kayla Friedland-Volz

Manager of Advancement, Scholarships, Student Emergency Fund, & Board Support

Phone: 734-973-3661
kvolz@wccnet.edu