Corporate and Foundation Support

Make an impact at Bishop State Community College

Partnering to Build a Stronger Community

Corporate and foundation partners play an essential role in advancing the mission of Bishop State Community College.

Through generous investments in scholarships, workforce training, academic programming, and campus initiatives, our partners help ensure that students have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.

When local businesses and philanthropic organizations support Bishop State, they are investing directly in the workforce and economic vitality of the Gulf Coast region. Together, we prepare skilled graduates who will strengthen industries, enrich communities, and fuel long-term growth.

Why Partner With

Bishop State Community College?

A Direct Impact on Workforce Development

Bishop State trains the region’s future nurses, welders, HVAC techs, coders, culinary professionals, and business leaders. Corporate support helps ensure that our programs remain modern, high-quality, and aligned with industry needs.

Meaningful Community Investment

Supporting Bishop State means supporting the families, neighborhoods, and local employers that make Mobile thrive. Contributions provide financial assistance, emergency support, and essential resources for students who are working hard to change their lives.

Visibility & Engagement

Corporate and foundation partners gain opportunities to connect with students, participate in campus events, offer internships or apprenticeships, and be recognized throughout the college community.

Ways to Support Bishop State

Scholarships & Endowments

Create or contribute to scholarships that help students pursue academic and career goals with fewer financial barriers. Named and endowed scholarships provide lasting impact and recognition.

Program & Equipment Sponsorships

Fund state-of-the-art technology, equipment, or facility upgrades that directly serve high-demand programs across our four campuses.

Student Emergency Fund

Support rapid-response aid for students experiencing unexpected crises. For many students, emergency assistance is the key to staying enrolled and completing their program.

Event Sponsorships

Partner with us through special events, donor celebrations, workforce summits, program showcases, and community engagement activities.

Corporate Giving Programs

Businesses may choose to support Bishop State through annual corporate gifts, matching gift programs, or multi-year commitments.


Employer Matching Gifts

The Bishop State Foundation has partnered with Double the Donation to make corporate matching simple and impactful for our participating employers. By enrolling your organization, you streamline matching for your employees and help double the support for the Bishop State Foundation.

Ready to Connect?

To learn more about corporate and foundation partnerships, please contact:

Cris Smith

Dean of Institutional Advancement & Community Affairs

[email protected]

251.405.7107

351 N. Broad St. Mobile, AL 36603

251.405.7107

For more information on Giving, Establishing Scholarships, Naming Opportunities, and Alumni Events.

Please contact the Bishop State Community College Foundation at:

[email protected]
(251) 405-7107

As an independent 501(c)(3), Bishop State Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides funding and resources annually for scholarships, book grants, emergency funds, and other critical needs of Bishop State Community College.

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