Let’s build a legacy of impact, together
Clark College Foundation is dedicated to advancing the mission of Clark College by securing resources that support scholarships, cutting-edge programs, and inclusive learning environments. Through this page, you’ll discover how your organization can play a vital role in this mission.
We invite you to explore the enclosed sponsorship opportunities and consider how your support can make a difference. In addition to making an impact, your organization will be highlighted as a partner in this meaningful work. Together, we can empower students, strengthen programs, and build a brighter future for our community. Interested in learning more? Fill out this sponsorship interest form!
Becoming a sponsor
is more than a financial contribution, it’s a meaningful investment in education, equity, and the long-term vitality of our region. Your support empowers students to pursue their goals, strengthens our workforce, and helps alumni stay connected, engaged, and inspired. Through your partnership, students and alumni gain access to experiences and connections that build on their potential, equipping them to grow, lead, and succeed long after their time at Clark College.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Click on one of the tiles below to learn more about the specific sponsorship opportunities for that event (to learn even more about Penguin Footprint opportunities, reach out to the external relations team:
Quarterly
Our quarterly Penguin Huddles bring Clark College alumni together with business and civic leaders from across the region for high-energy networking, professional development, and community-building. Although designed with our alumni network in mind, each event is intentionally open to the broader community, creating a dynamic forum where sponsors can connect with emerging talent, established professionals, and mission-aligned partners in one room.
Biannually
Hosted both on campus and at partner venues throughout Southwest Washington, these interactive sessions create welcoming spaces where industry leaders can meet face-to-face with Clark students and alumni. Each gathering is built around candid conversation: professionals share career journeys, offer practical advice, and open doors to internships, jobs, and lifelong networks.
Throughout the Year
Beyond our flagship events, Penguin Footprints serves as a flexible avenue for organizations to engage with the Clark community. Whether through campus celebrations, community events, or other unique opportunities, these moments foster connection, celebrate milestones, and provide visibility among students, alumni, and community members. Interested in exploring additional ways to engage with Clark College Foundation? Submit an inquiry to start the conversation.
April
Penguin Nation Month is Clark College Foundation’s signature spring celebration of achievement, connection, philanthropy, and community impact. Through the Penguin Nation Luncheon, Penguin Nation Month activities, and PenguinsGive, we connect students, alumni, donors, employees, and community partners while showcasing the transformative power of education and philanthropy.
As the Foundation’s premier spring engagement campaign, it highlights the generosity, partnerships, and investments that help students thrive while creating meaningful opportunities for community engagement and support. Sponsors receive meaningful visibility across multiple audiences, platforms, and experiences while demonstrating their commitment to student success and educational opportunity. One sponsorship. Three opportunities. Lasting impact.
April
As the culmination of Penguin Nation Month, PenguinsGive is Clark College Foundation’s annual Day of Giving, mobilizing alumni, employees, students, donors, and community supporters to invest in the future of Clark College students.
Through challenge gifts, matching opportunities, and collective generosity, PenguinsGive expands access to education, strengthens student success initiatives, enhances teaching and learning through classroom innovation, and sustains critical resources such as emergency grants, the Penguin Pantry, and the Basic Needs Hub.
Challenge and match sponsors play an essential role in inspiring participation, amplifying impact, and helping students overcome barriers to achieving their educational goals.
Click here to fill out the sponsorship interest form and get more information!
Reach out to the external relations team if you have any questions!