Richmond – Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation of Annapolis, MD, has received the 18th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. They were nominated for the award by Mountain Gateway Community College.
Hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCEE), more than two dozen individuals, families, and organizations have earned the 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. The awards were presented at a luncheon ceremony in Richmond on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. VCCS Chancellor Dr. David Doré served as emcee, and The Honorable Maurice Jones was featured as the keynote speaker.
“Virginia’s growth, prosperity, and well-being depend on the success of our community college system and the success of our students,” said Jones. “From childcare and housing assistance to reducing food insecurity, we must care and invest in the whole student for students and the Commonwealth to be successful.”
The Ratcliffe Foundation has given a cumulative total of $1,080,000 and significantly impacted the creation of the Wilson Workforce Center including making the purchase and the renovations of the building possible. In addition, they are supporting local entrepreneurs through the Scholars program with the Advancement Foundation. Their funding has helped several small businesses in our community open their doors or sustain their businesses.
Dr. John Rainone, President at Mountain Gateway stated “The support from the Ratcliffe Foundation has been transformational to our workforce efforts as well as to our local entrepreneurs through the Ratcliffe Scholars. The generosity of the Ratcliffe Foundation is not only impacting our students’ lives, but also will have an impact in our community. They have and will change many lives.”
This year’s class of distinguished philanthropy leaders has collectively contributed $17 million.
Recipients of the 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy:
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About Virginia’s Community Colleges: Since 1966, Virginia’s Community Colleges have given everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened. By making higher education and workforce training available in every part of Virginia, we elevate all of Virginia. Together, Virginia’s Community Colleges serve approximately 230,000 students each year. For more information, please visit www.vccs.edu.
About the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education: As the supporting arm of Virginia’s 23 community colleges, the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) broadens access to educational opportunities for all Virginians, while ensuring the long-term success of the Commonwealth and the needs of its workforce. To ensure access to high quality, affordable degrees and certifications, the Foundation’s statewide leadership raises funds and resources in order to supplement and support the activities of both individual students and community colleges. For more information on VFCCE and its mission, and to provide your support, visit www.vfcce.org.