For 2023/24, NICF received a total of $989,873, according to its annual impact report.
“We are thrilled to share this year’s impact report which highlights the outcomes of donations to the North Island College Foundation and how they empower student success,” said Lisa Domae, NIC President and CEO. “Donors’ kindness is more than a gift; it’s the seed of possibility that nurtures growth and connection within our vibrant community. The foundation’s new logo, which you can see in this report, beautifully embodies this journey.”
The report covers the period from October 2023 through September 2024. In terms of financial support, it shows there were 230 donors to NICF, which included 65 first-time gifts.
As far as student numbers, the foundation distributed 583 individual awards, including 30 Indigenous-focused awards. The foundation also provided emergency funds, which 240 students accessed.
Beyond the numbers, the report includes testimony from a few of the many students who received financial support.
“I am grateful and thankful for this award, which allowed me to focus on my dreams of becoming a professional chef in my own fusion restaurant,” said culinary graduate Kartik Goel.
The impact report also outlines stories of those in communities around the north Island who give and what is behind their generosity.
These include Shelagh Germyn, who organizes the Women For Women run in Campbell River to help women through education; Gary and Jeanette Watts, who help support Indigenous learners in the Port Alberni area pursue their dreams of nursing careers; or Lara Austin, who already sponsors a financial award but has found a new way to grow the impact of her gifts with her 9 and Wine fundraisers in the Comox Valley.
In addition, the report talks about industry partners like the RBC Foundation, which supports students through programs like Future Launch.
Copies of the impact report will be available at the NIC Foundation website.
About the NIC Foundation
The NIC Foundation has been advancing student success, education and community growth through NIC since 1992. It supports NIC students through scholarships and bursaries, classroom equipment and technology investments with the goal of making the best possible learning facilities accessible in the NIC region. It envisions a future where every student has the opportunity to pursue post‐secondary education, train for a new career or develop employable skills to support themselves and their families. To support the NIC Foundation and make a difference in the lives of post‐secondary students, call 250-334-5074 or visit foundation.nic.bc.ca.
