Important message from the Board of Directors – Sept. 2024
Thank you for supporting Missouri’s independent colleges through MCF. Partners have helped these institutions educate well-trained graduates who have become impactful employees and community leaders.
MCF has been focusing on our impact on member schools to help them meet the growing gap between available funds and rising costs. While it has increased in recent years, it is not enough to warrant the structure of MCF. Higher education has changed; fundraising has changed. Several long-term donors have changed their donation strategies. And costs continue to rise. Therefore, the Member schools and MCF Board of Directors have decided to dissolve the Missouri Colleges Fund. This decision was not made lightly and was given careful consideration.
As one of our loyal donors you have helped thousands of students achieve their dreams of a college education. In 72 years, you and others have contributed $36 MILLION for need-based financial assistance to students attending our independent colleges and universities.
All funds raised and collected will be distributed as usual to our 16 member schools for scholarship support. The last day we can accept gifts for distribution is Sept. 30, 2024. After this date, if you have questions or need to contact someone, please contact Jill Hancock, 573-635-2173 or jill@c2cpro.solutions. C2C is our operations partner.
On behalf of our 16 member schools and students, thank you for your support. Your commitment is inspiring. We hope you continue to place independent higher education among your top areas for continued support. One of their highest priority needs will continue to be additional scholarship aid for deserving students.
The Board and Member Presidents also want you to know how much you positively impacted students’ lives. One students’ comment has stayed with us…. “The support I received from people who don’t even know me, has impacted me so much, that I will pay it forward when I have the chance.” The power of an independent higher education goes beyond academic excellence. It is changing the world – one student at a time. Thank you for investing with us to make a difference.
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