Support the SMCC Foundation
The SMCC Foundation* supports the mission of the College by building community relationships and expanding access to educational resources. This enables enhanced academic programs, campus revitalization, and scholarship funding.
*The SMCC Foundation is a 501(c3) organization.
Giving Opportunities
Annual Fund
Every Gift Makes a Difference
A gift to the SMCC Annual Fund provides unrestricted funds for the College to use where the need is greatest. These gifts can provide immediate support to SMCC students and provide the College flexibility to address unforeseen opportunities or unexpected needs.
Donations to SMCC can be made online by clicking the button link below, ACH direct deposit or by check. If making donations by ACH direct deposit, contact the SMCC Foundation office to receive the necessary forms. To make a donation via check, make it payable to “SMCC Foundation” and send to:
SMCC Foundation
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106
To ensure your donation is processed correctly, please indicate in the memo line—or in an accompanying letter—how you would like your donation directed (Annual Fund, Athletics, Scholarship, Academic Program, etc.) Sending via certified mail is considered best practice.
Planned Giving
Making a planned gift allows you to support SMCC while accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning and philanthropic goals. With smart planning, you may be able to increase the size of your estate and/or reduce the tax burden on your heirs. This will allow that you have made a meaningful investment in SMCC.
Ways to Give
GIFTS VIA WILLS OR TRUST
The most popular vehicle for planned giving, a bequest is a gift made through your will or trust. When making a bequest or trust gift, you designate a specific amount or a percentage of your estate to be given to SMCC after your death. Bequests are easy to add to a new or existing will at minimal expense, they are tax-free, and they do not cost you anything during your lifetime.
NAME SMCC IN YOUR ASSETS
A document called a beneficiary designation form enables you to name SMCC as a beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan, IRA, life insurance policies, annuity or other financial accounts. This is the easiest way to name SMCC in your estate plans without any cost.
GIFTS FROM RETIREMENT PLANS
Naming SMCC as a beneficiary of your retirement plan is an easy and convenient way to make a planned gift and to join the Legacy Society. Eligible retirement accounts include individual retirement accounts (IRAs), 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, and other retirement savings plans offered by employers.
RETAINED LIFE ESTATE
You can donate your primary or secondary home to SMCC and receive an income tax charitable deduction while retaining the right to live on the property for the remainder of your life. Retained Life Estate gifts could help you significantly reduce your taxes if you currently itemize on your tax return.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Planned gifts enable you to make a commitment to SMCC through options that may provide a reduction in taxes for you during your lifetime or for your heirs after your death. We have outlined the most popular and common planned giving vehicles above, but other ways to support SMCC through gifts of property, stocks, bonds or even a life insurance policy may be open to you. If you have questions about the ways that you can direct gifts to SMCC, please contact Chief of Institutional Advancement Matt Richards: mrichards@mainecc.edu.
Legacy Gift Form
Click the ‘View the Form’ button below to download the PDF form—or click Continue below to complete your secure legacy gift form virtually via DocuSign. Thank you for supporting the Foundation and building a lasting future for our students.
Foundation Events
The SMCC Foundation offers a broad range of events from our annual Light on the Point gala to our spirited annual SeaWolves Athletics Golf Tournament. These events provide the opportunity to mingle with alumni, celebrate the College’s legacy and experience camaraderie, while contributing to SMCC’s bright future.
- A Light on the Point
- SeaWolves Athletics Golf Tournament
- SeaWolves Athletics Hall of Fame
- SeaWolves Athletics Hagerman Event
Alumni
Wherever you turn, you’ll find SMCC alumni. We strive to keep alumni connected through events, networking opportunities, and access to career development resources. We encourage alumni to explore ways they can engage with and give back to the community.
Stay Connected
No matter where you are, we want to keep you plugged into the incredible network of graduates and partners that make up the SMCC community.
Alumni Highlights
Your journey after graduating from Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is a source of inspiration for our entire community. We’re proud of the paths our alumni take and we would be honored to highlight your achievements and updates. Please share your story with us so we can showcase the success of our SeaWolves.
Career Resources
For Alumni
Looking for your next career move? SMCC is here to help! Our College Central Network job board is frequently updated with employment opportunities designed to give you a leg up in your job search. To create your account and start exploring, please contact Career Development at smcccareerpartnerships@mainecc.edu or 207-741-5994.
For Employers
Are you an employer seeking skilled and dedicated individuals? Our College Central Network website can connect you with thousands of highly trained, hard-working students, alumni, and community members. To set up an account and post an opening, please visit the College Central Network website, select “Alumni,” and follow the instructions.
Foundation Board of Directors
- Matt Richards, Chief of Institutional Advancement & Engagement, SMCC
- Dr. Kristen Miller, President, SMCC
- Judith Borelli, Board Chair, SMCC Foundation
- Ed Gilman, Board Co-Chair, SMCC Foundation
- Marty Madden, Treasurer, SMCC Foundation
- Michael Moore, Executive Committee, SMCC Foundation
- Joshua Reny, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- Dan Coyne, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- Marie Herdan, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- Sarah Coombs, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- Jessica Dreves, Chair of the Nursing Department, SMCC; Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- John LeMieux, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- David Pratt, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- Chris Joyce, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
- Gregg Frame, Board Member, SMCC Foundation
Foundation Employees
Matt Richards
Chief of Institutional Advancement & Engagement, Southern Maine Community College
Matt Richards has been with SMCC in several capacities since his arrival in June 2003. He currently serves as Interim Chief of Institutional Advancement and Engagement—tasked with strengthening and expanding methods to engage students, alumni, and community partners while identifying opportunities to secure funding needed to support critical initiatives at the College.
Prior to taking on this role in December of 2024, he has served as SMCC’s Director of Athletics and head men’s basketball coach when he arrived in 2003, then was given additional duties in 2016 as Associate Dean of Student Life and in 2021 became the Associate Dean of Athletics and Alumni Affairs.
Under his watch, the SeaWolves athletics program has developed into one of the most competitive small college programs in New England. Matt was appointed to the SMCC Foundation Board in 2017, where he serves on the Board’s Development Committee and oversees the annual SMCC Athletics and Foundation Golf Tournament.
Hayley K. Holzhacker
Advancement & Engagement Manager, Southern Maine Community College
Hayley K. Holzhacker serves as the Advancement & Engagement Manager at Southern Maine Community College, where she focuses on building relationships, fostering community connections, and supporting strategic initiatives that advance the college’s mission and student success. Hayley earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a minor in Psychology from St. Elizabeth University in New Jersey, where she played NCAA DIII Lacrosse & Soccer.
With a strong foundation in program design, nonprofit leadership, and impact storytelling, Hayley has developed and led initiatives that empower individuals, strengthen communities, and promote inclusive, human-centered approaches to education and engagement. Her work is grounded in collaboration, purpose, and a deep commitment to equity and access. She believes everyone deserves access to a quality education.
Hayley holds a Master’s in Non-Governmental Organization Management from Johns Hopkins University and brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her work in education, development, and public service.
Hayley encourages all students to engage in their passions and promotes active volunteerism within the community. Outside the office, she enjoys exploring Maine’s natural beauty, spending time at the barn with her horses, and walking her rescue dog, “Blake.”
Contact Us:
SMCC Foundation Office: Advancement & Engagement Manager Hayley Holzhacker, 207-741-5548
Chief of Institutional Advancement & Engagement Matt Richards, 207-741-5927
smccfoundation@mainecc.edu