Assistant Director's Message

Heidi B. Finberg
Assistant Director

It is both a privilege and a pleasure to serve Chabot College through my role with the Foundation. Since joining the campus in October 2006, I have continued to be amazed by the dedication of our faculty and staff and the wonderful opportunities afforded to our diverse student community.

Almost five years ago, Chabot's former President, Dr. Robert Carlson, had the vision and leadership to work with a group of volunteers to give birth to what is the Chabot College Foundation of today: an energetic and involved Board who are dedicated to bringing resources to the campus while expanding the college's image throughout the service area. Chabot College President, Dr. Celia Barberena, continues to provide strong support and guidance to these enthusiastic community leaders.

A few of the successes we have enjoyed in recent years:

CAMPUS OUTREACH

• Booths at Hayward, Castro Valley, Union City and San Leandro Chambers' Business Expo's;
• Foundation and campus events promoted on areas Chamber websites and in newsletters (electronic and mailed);
• Speaking engagements at Leadership Hayward, Leadership San Leandro, Union City New Member Welcome Breakfast, San Leandro Rotary Club;
• Hosted San Leandro Industrial Roundtable lunch and tour of campus Vocational Education Department.
  

CAMPUS PROGRAMS

• Secured $10,400 contribution from Fremont Bank Foundation for new instruments for the Music Department and assisted in raising funds to send the Chabot Jazz Band to Japan;
• Contributed $12,000 from Blooming Affaire 2006 proceeds to secure a Kitchen Design Certificate Program Accreditation for the Interior Design Program.

CAMPUS SUPPORT

• Participated in Convocation, Commencement, Homecoming, Faculty/Staff Flex day and Open House activities.

EVENTS

GRANTS

Chabot-San Leandro Education Center

• Secured $500,000 from the Valley Foundation for construction.
• Secured $100,000 from the Valley Foundation for curriculum development.
  

Summer Youth Sports Program

• Secured $50,000 from the Kaiser Permanente Foundation.
• Secured $20,000 from Team Up for Sports.
• Secured $3,000 from the Hayward Rotary Club.
• Site visit and campus tour coordinated for donors.

These funds allowed us to increase attendance from 100 youth in 2006 to nearly 300 in 2007 and 2008.

MAJOR GIFTS

• Secured a $35,000 irrevocable estate gift.
• Secured $5,000 to establish a new endowed fund.
• Secured $4,500 for a new "Fund for Excellence".

MARQUEE

• Provided cash and in-kind services to bring marquee to working order.
• Provide sponsor recognition and campus/event promotion.

POURING RIGHTS

• Awarded Pepsi the campus non-vending contract after more than a year of negotiations resulting in a $10,000 unrestricted annual contribution over three years and 50 cents per case of product ordered by the Bookstore and Cafeteria.
• Pepsi will also provide $1,000 per year in marketing dollars.

It is our goal to continue to provide the financial support necessary to ensure our students complete their studies and enter the market as qualified employees. But we need your help! As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible. If you have questions or would like to make a contribution, feel free to give me a call at the office at (510) 723-6936 or send an email to HBFinberg@ChabotCollege.edu.