Our goal at Normandale is to make a college education achievable for all students. The Normandale Community College Foundation provides financial support for students, programs, and services to help this become a reality.
We strive to make sure every Normandale student has sufficient food, safe housing, and other necessities. Scholarships help ease the financial burden. Specialized programs address barriers such as hunger, racial and class inequities. Emergency funds help students stay in school and get needed supplies.
When students have peace of mind, they are better able to focus on their studies. This allows them to take full advantage of the exceptional education we offer. It also means they're less likely to drop out.
Giving to Normandale provides the resources necessary to take care of the next generation. Students later return the favor as they become productive members of our communities.
We honor those who supported Normandale. In Memoriam.
Scholarships & departmental awards distributed in 2022.
Provided in scholarship, program and project support.
Laptops given away to eligible students through the Emergency Fund.
The Normandale Foundation accepts donations on behalf of the college. A well-planned gift can help you achieve your financial and charitable objectives. We invite gifts of cash, securities, insurance and/or property.
Each year the Normandale Foundation provides over 300 scholarships to help students pay for college. Learn about awards, deadlines and how to apply through the Scholarship Application Portal.
In addition to raising funds for a wide range of scholarships, we're currently focusing efforts on the following:
It will take focus, persistence, and a lot of hard work to achieve these goals. It will also take a substantial increase in contributed revenue and the number of donors and volunteers who join our cause.
Philanthropy is a powerful tool to achieve Normandale's goals. It connects our campus to the greater community. We need donors and volunteers to join our cause. Your generosity fuels the work of creating futures and inspires us to dream even bigger.
The goal is to ensure food insecurity is never an issue at Normandale.
NCC Foundation grants help fund Normandale's food shelf, the Campus Cupboard. Over 500 meals/week have been given out. Partnership with a local non-profit food relief organization has helped expand the offerings.
There's a reason we've chosen the phrase "Creating Futures" for our annual reports and Foundation events. An investment in students is truly an investment in our collective future.
Make a secure online donation to the Normandale Community College Foundation. Your investment in education transforms individuals, families, and communities!
Scott Grossbauer- Chair
General Manager, Hydraulic Filtration
Donaldson Company, Inc
Teresa Biss- Chair Elect
Director of Organization Effectiveness and Training
Bremer Banks
Janet Freudenstein- Secretary
Leadership Development Consultant
Allina Health
Josh Villas, Treasurer
VP, Relationship Manager
Wells Fargo
Rome Poppler- Immediate Past Chair
Director, Enterprise Real Estate
Ameriprise Financial
Eunice Adegoke
Optimized Operations Manager
3M Supply Chain and Operations
Torrion Amie
Realtor, RE/MAX Results
Design Specialist, Alpha Design and Build Group
Cyrus Batheja, Ed.D., MBA
VP, Policy and Clinical Solutions
UnitedHealth Group
Sean Byrd*
Normandale Faculty Representative
Theatre Department
Dan Darling*
Normandale Faculty Representative
English Department
Melitta Drechsler
Assistant County Attorney
Civil Division Office of the Ramsey County Attorney
Dr. Joyce Ester, Ph.D.*
President
Normandale Community College
Jane Fenton, CFRE*
Executive Director
Normandale Foundation
Daniel Georgioff*
Normandale Student Representative
VP of Scholarships
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Normandale
Julie Guelich
Retired, VP Academic Affairs
Normandale Community College
Leandro Itiarte*
Normandale Student Representative
Student Senate President
Department of Student Life
Dan Kampmeyer
Vice President Operations
ABM Manufacturing and Distribution
Andrew Kannenberg
Retired, VP
TCF Bank (now Huntington Bank)
Al Krug
VP, State Regulatory Policy
Xcel Energy Service, Inc.
Beth Monsrud
Chief Financial Officer
UCare Minnesota
Jason Moore
Assistant VP of Account Management
Prime Therapeutics
Patrick Moyneur
Senior Advisor, Director of Advisory Services
JNBA Financial Advisors
Joel Peterson
CEO
iSpace Environments
Louise Wilson
Professor of Education-Emerita
Bethel University
*Ex officio, non-voting
The Normandale Community College Foundation staff is a dynamic group of professionals who strategize, organize and carry out many wonderful campaigns, events and much more to raise money for Normandale students and programs.
Jane Fenton
Executive Director
952-358-8143, C 1011, Email
Ryan Heinritz
Associate Director, Corporate Relations
952-358-8154, C 1010C, Email
Tipheret Peña
Annual Fund and Scholarship Manager
952-358-8148, C 1010A, Email
Kalista Dahle
Advancement Coordinator
952-358-8153, C 1009, Email
Office C1009-1019
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.