Ways To Give | NSCC Foundation

The Foundation is dedicated to expanding the resources, partnerships, and opportunities that empower student success, strengthen our programs, and drive workforce development across Middle Tennessee. Whether you're part of a foundation or corporation, run a local business, or are simply passionate about making a difference, there are countless innovative ways to support our mission—and transform the lives of the students we serve.

Ways to Give

Join us in making a lasting impact. There are many meaningful ways you and your family can support our shared vision through a gift to the Nashville State Community College Foundation—outlined below.

Online

Visit nsccf.org/donate.

Join our community of ongoing supporters by setting up a recurring gift through the link above—it’s simple, secure, and powerful.

By Check

To give by mail, please make checks payable to Nashville State Community College Foundation and send them to our Foundation Office. Your support helps drive real change for our students and community.

NSCC Foundation
120 White Bridge Road
Nashville, TN 37209

Pledge Your Support

Pledges are typically fulfilled by June 30 each year. For gifts of $5,000 or more, flexible payment options over 3 to 5 years are available. To explore what works best for you, contact Ryan Parker—we're here to help you make your impact.

Double Your Impact

Matching gifts are a powerful way to double your impact through your employer’s corporate giving program. If you or your spouse’s company offers matching gifts, simply request the matching gift form from your HR office and notify us know once you’ve made your donation. If your employer uses an online matching platform, be sure to visit their website after your gift to submit your matching request. Together, we can maximize the support for our students!

Gifts In-Kind

Charitable giving comes in many shapes and sizes, including gifts of personal property as well as time and service.

Gifts of personal property
- When you donate products to the Foundation, you’re making a valuable gift in-kind. While IRS rules require us to follow strict guidelines—such as not providing a dollar value for these gifts—your contribution is truly appreciated and impactful. Only you can determine the value of your in-kind gift. If your gift is valued at $500 or more, you’ll need to file IRS form 8283 with your tax return. For gifts valued over $5,000, an independent appraisal is also required. We’re here to help you navigate this process and ensure your generosity makes a meaningful difference.
- Contact Ryan Parker in the Foundation office if you would like to make an in-kind contribution to any of Nashville State’s programs or departments.
Gifts of Time and Service
- Your time and talent are priceless to us, and we deeply appreciate every volunteer who helps make our work possible. While the IRS does not permit a tax deduction for donated time or services, please know that your contribution is invaluable and makes a lasting impact on our community.
- For more information about volunteer opportunities, contact Sierra Leach in the Foundation office.

Gifts of Stock

If you would like to gift securities, please contact Ryan Parker in the Foundation office to request transfer instructions.

Planned Gifts

Transform Lives Forever through Planned Giving. Your generosity builds a legacy of hope and opportunity, empowering generations of students to achieve their dreams. By naming the Nashville State Community College Foundation as a beneficiary of your IRA, life insurance, or will, you ensure your impact will inspire success for years to come. Join our SOAR Society and Leave a powerful legacy that fuels student success for generations to come.

If you would like to discuss a planned gift, please contact Ryan Parker in the Foundation office.

When You Shop

Did you know that some companies will automatically make a donation to the NSCC Foundation each time you shop with them?

Kroger

Enroll your Kroger Plus card in the Kroger Community Rewards program by visiting their website and searching for “Nashville State Community College Foundation”; you can also use our organization number: GV949.

Support the Falcon Market

We are ALWAYS accepting donations of shelf stable, non-perishable food and personal care items for the Falcon Market. Interested in donating? Shop our Amazon Wish Lists, check the Needs List below for suggested items to donate, or make a monetary contribution here.

Items purchased from our Amazon wish lists are shipped directly to the Foundation and distributed to our campus pantry locations—making giving quick and impactful. Prefer to donate in person? Drop-offs are welcome at the NSCC Foundation office (Room H-120, Health & Humanities Building, White Bridge Road Campus - campus map). To schedule a drop-off or host a donation drive with your group or organization, please contact Sierra Leach. Your generosity helps nourish student success!

To ensure the safety and dignity of those we serve, please note that we are unable to accept:

Perishable or opened food items
Used or opened kitchen supplies or personal care products
Expired items

Thank you for helping us provide high-quality, safe donations to our students in need.

Donor Bill of Rights

The Donor Bill of Rights was created by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits. It has been endorsed by numerous organizations.

Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:

To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.