Mission & History

ABOUT US

Dear Friends:
 
On behalf of the Gillette College Foundation we welcome you to the Foundation’s website. We encourage you to use our website to learn about the Foundation’s mission, goals and the many wonderful projects that help make the Foundation an excellent catalyst for enhancing Gillette College’s dedication to our community.
 
Our Foundation Board is composed of community leaders who are dedicated to ensuring that our students have the best educational opportunities and that Gillette College has the resources to make that possible. Historically, community colleges have been supported primarily by tax dollars. However, this is not the case for Gillette College, thus making donations from individuals and our industry partners like you essential to sustain and grow the quality and completeness of educational services to our students.
 
Our mission is to collaborate with our community partners to advance financial support for students, capital projects, and programs through fundraising activities, endowments, and donations.  We provide funding for specific projects, such as the Rodeo/Ag Complex and the Pronghorn Center; as well as funding for grants and scholarships. Donations and giving arrangements created within Gillette College Foundation are carefully constructed to protect the intentions of our donors and ensure that Gillette College programs grow and flourish.  Your gift to Gillette College will give back to Gillette College and help support its health and growth.
 
At Gillette College, our focus is on students. Whether preparing them to transfer to a 4-year institution or training them for jobs within the local community, we help them achieve their goals and realize their dreams. This is an exciting endeavor; there is nothing more inspiring to educators than to hear about the successes of our students.
 
Thank you for visiting our website. If you would like to discuss how you can contribute to the student success at Gillette College, please contact me directly by e-mail hgross@gillettecollege.org or by phone at (307) 681-6400.
 
Thank you for your interest and support.
 
Heidi Gross
Executive Director