The Florence Darlington Technical College Educational Foundation is forever grateful to donors who support the special projects and needs of our students each year. Your gift is critical in helping students overcome financial obstacles, enable staff to excel professionally and ensures current instructional programming. Formed in 1979, the Foundation is a 501C3 which supports all essentials of the College and our students.
The Foundation is separate from the College but operates exclusively for the benefit of the College. The Foundation acquires its funding from charitable contributions from businesses, industries, civic and professional groups, other foundations, alumni and individuals.
The Foundation supports programs and activities that promote the College’s mission and goals by:
- Raising funds from private sources to provide scholarships and other support needed by students.
- Enhancing the quality of education through acquisition of state-of-the-art instructional equipment and recognition of faculty and staff professional development endeavors.
- Fostering better public understanding of the College’s mission and encouraging wider participation in the College’s community activities.
- Funding special capital projects, facilities, and other support to meet the College's needs.
Our Mission
The mission of the Florence-Darlington Technical College Educational Foundation is to support the College with student scholarships and learning resources in its efforts to provide technical education that promotes workforce development in our region.
The Foundation aides the College’s mission through philanthropic support, community engagement, and business relationships.