Originally founded as the Floyd College Foundation in 1973, the Georgia Highlands College Foundation Inc. has been committed to supporting the College for over 50 years. As the College expanded into Cartersville, the Cartersville/Bartow College Foundation was established in 1999. In support of the institution's growth and regional expansion, the two foundations were combined, and the name was changed to the Georgia Highlands College Foundation in 2005.
The Foundation works closely with the College to create a superior educational environment through philanthropic support. By building a culture of philanthropy, the GHC Foundation supports student learning and sustains the position of the college as a leader in higher education by continuously identifying possibilities for advancement. Through a comprehensive development plan that includes major gifts, annual fund, and planned giving programs, the donations received provide much-needed student scholarships and support special funding initiatives and services.
The leadership provided by the Foundation Trustees combined with the efforts of the College's Foundation staff is essential to the success of the College and the students who attend. As a regional, multi-site institution serving many counties, the Foundation's aim is to reach and help cultivate GHC's growing economic and educational impact in Northwest Georgia.
Georgia Highlands College is indebted to the community leaders who serve as foundation trustees and the many donors who support the mission of GHC and embrace its vision.
To learn more about the Georgia Highlands College Foundation and Foundation Trustees, please visit the website at https://sites.highlands.edu/alumni/georgia-highlands-college-foundation/.