Events & Fundraisers
The 2024 Cardinal Gala will be Thursday, Oct. 10 at The Venue. Sponsorships available now!
Presenting Sponsor $10,000 - EXCLUSIVE
- Premier seating for 8 and VIP parking for the Gala
- Premier sponsorship recognition in the event slideshow, event program, and the Cardinal Foundation Annual Report
- Top tier table amenities and treats
- Premier sponsorship recognition on all promotional materials and activities
- Opportunity to provide corporate branded item/pamphlet for goodie bag
- Special company recognition by President from podium
- Opportunity to speak at opening of event
Black Level Sponsor $5,000
- Special seating for 8 and VIP parking for the Gala
- Sponsorship recognition in the event slideshow, event program, and the Cardinal Foundation Annual Report
- Special table amenities and treats
- Opportunity to provide corporate branded item/pamphlet for goodie bag
- Special company recognition by President from podium
Red Level Sponsor $2,500
- Special seating for 8
- Sponsorship recognition in the event slideshow, event program, and the Cardinal Foundation Annual Report
- Table amenities and treats
Gold Level Sponsor $1,500
- Special seating for 8
- Sponsorship recognition in the event program, and the Cardinal Foundation Annual Report
- Table amenities and treats
Become a Sponsor of the Gala!
Questions? Contact Hillary Folsom at 256-549-8377 or hfolsom@yongyan.net.
The Cardinal Foundation held a luncheon for scholarship recipients on October 19, 2023 at the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus. See an album of photos from the event.
Scholarships
The Cardinal Foundation presents several scholarships each year to Gadsden State students.
Apply for Cardinal Foundation Scholarships
About Us
Mission
The Cardinal Foundation exists to support the mission of Gadsden State Community College and provide opportunities for students.
Purpose
The Cardinal Foundation is an approved IRS 501(c)(3) support organization established to raise, manage, distribute and steward private resources to support the mission of Gadsden State. The Foundation is managed and controlled by a Board of Directors.
The Cardinal Foundation
P.O. Box 8265, Gadsden, AL 35902
Tax ID #46-0730246
Members of the Board of Directors represent one of the three counties where Gadsden State campuses are located — Etowah, Calhoun and Cherokee counties.
- President: Tommie Goggans III
- Vice President: Eric Crabtree
- Secretary: Gerri Langley
- Treasurer: Steve Hildebrant
- Past President: Mark Condra
Board Members
- Lynn King
- Nanda Patel
- Ricky Ray
- Honorable Tim Burgess
- Major General Eric Crabtree
- Bryan Dorsett
- Eric Ellis
- Heather New
- Theresa Hulgan
- David Hooks
- Trudy Lowe
- Gayle Macolly
- Anna Moore
- Scott Shofner
- Jonathan Tang
- Davis Varner
- Bess Yarbrough