This year was one of significant transition and opportunity. With the appointment of a new Executive Director, a rapidly shifting postsecondary environment and ever-evolving student needs, your unwavering commitment was a source of steadiness for the College and our learners. A lot of effort from our team and board members was focused on positioning the Foundation, through alignment with College and Provincial priorities, to be even more responsive to the needs of our students, communities and the workforce.

We are thrilled to share that, through your support, we achieved our most impactful year-to-date both in donor support and financial impact. You helped us innovate beyond the traditional means of student funding and allowed us to show up for students at every stage of their educational path and into their careers. With your trust, we have added and expanded support programs that are nimble, timely and accessible; clearing pathways to opportunities in ways that were never possible before.

Alongside this significant momentum were efforts to make sure we had the right organizational and governance structures to support the next era for the Foundation, and future for the College. This involved building a deeper understanding of academic programming, industry needs and the changing barriers faced by our students and alumni.

With $12.5M in total donations (compared to $7.2M in 2023-24) and $9.4M in total granting towards learner-focused supports and initiatives (compared to $6.3M in 2023-24), two things are clear: our community of support is steadfast, and the needs of our learners are increasingly significant and more complex. We believe your support, combined with the rally of innovation and care here at NSCC also highlights the incredible possibilities still in front of us as we look to create even more positive impact in Nova Scotia.

In this report, you will find examples of your impact in action and the extraordinary resilience of our learners. We encourage you to read this report with pride, knowing your contributions are part of these stories.

As we look ahead to the next year and beyond, we will continue to strive towards the priorities outlined in our Strategic Plan, “Community. Connection. Commitment.” and our focus on building a stronger, more accessible and sustainable future for all.

With deep appreciation, thank you for your ongoing support of NSCC Foundation and Alumni Relations.

Sincerely,