President’s Circle Giving Society

Creating Opportunities for Napa Valley College Students

The President’s Circle Giving Society recognizes donors who personify leadership with their generosity of a gift of $1,000 or greater. This Society is the backbone of our philanthropic efforts and provides the critical resources the College needs to lead the way in education and train Napa Valley’s future leaders.

Every year President’s Circle members enjoy a range of benefits, including events with the Napa Valley College Foundation Board of Directors and the Napa Valley College’s Superintendent/President. These provide up-close experiences with some of the College’s most meaningful projects along with networking opportunities with donors and partners.

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JOIN THE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

What the President’s Circle Supports

The Napa Valley College Foundation, founded in 1968, provides Napa Valley College with philanthropic support and direct aid to students. We fill the gap when state funding is not enough to meet students most immediate needs by providing:

  • Scholarships & Tuition Assistance
  • Basic Needs & Housing Awards
  • Emergency Relief Grants
  • Career Education and Program Support
  • Capital Projects such as the Wine Education Complex

President’s Circle members play an important role in student success. Their leadership gifts help students stay enrolled, complete certificates and degrees, and transfer to four-year universities or enter careers in healthcare, business, public safety, hospitality, and skilled trades.

What Members Experience

President’s Circle members are invited to connect with the College through special experiences throughout the year. These opportunities are designed to thank members for their leadership support and provide a closer look at the programs and students they help make possible.

Our President’s Circle Community

We are grateful to the dedicated individuals and families whose leadership support advances the mission of Napa Valley College and the Foundation. Their generosity creates opportunities for students and strengthens our community.

“By investing in the Napa Valley College Foundation, we’re investing in the future of our community. Students at Napa Valley College are building their networks and gaining skills they need to establish meaningful careers and pursue their dreams. This is what creates a more connected and resilient community.”

—Matthew Martin, SVP Community & Government Relations at Redwood Credit Union

President’s Circle Giving Society Benefit Levels

President’s Circle membership is renewed annually. Gifts may be made as a one-time contribution or fulfilled through monthly giving.

Partner

$1,000 – $2,499

Includes:

  • Invitation to President’s Circle events including Annual Donor Appreciation Reception, Holiday Party and Scholarship Ceremony.

  • Special President’s Circle Gift.

  • Recognition in both print materials and digital media.

  • Receive quarterly e-newsletters with impact stories and program highlights, plus periodic updates throughout the year.

  • One complimentary Friday Night Wine Tasting.

  • Event nametag ribbons & pins to visually distinguish giving level.

Visionary

$2,500 – $4,999

All Partner level opportunities plus:

  • Four tickets to NVC Performing Arts Center event of choice.

  • Two Napa Valley College Wine Glasses.

  • Two complimentary Friday Night Wine Tastings annually.

  • Bi-annual Donor Breakfast and Campus Tour highlighting new programs.

Enthusiast

$5,000 – $9,999

All Visionary & Partner opportunities plus:

  • Enrollment in a culinary or wine education class of choice as part of the Food & Wine Enthusiast Program.

  • Annual Pass to Friday Night Wine Tastings.

  • Annual Pass to NVC Performing Arts Center.

  • Reserved seating and parking at performances and athletics events.

Trailblazer

$10,000+

All Enthusiast, Visionary, & Partner opportunities plus:

  • Exclusive dinner gathering with select guests and the NVC Superintendent/President.

  • Napa Valley College Estate Wine Club 1 year membership.

  • Donor Spotlight feature story in NVC Foundation’s Impact Report, e-newsletters, social media, and/or impact videos.

  • Annual Pass to all NVC Athletic events.

  • Recognition at campus events.

President’s Circle Photo Gallery

Behind the Scenes Meet & Greet With the Into the Woods Director & Conductor

(March 6, 2026)

Wine Spectator Open House Reception

(February 5, 2026)

Holiday Party

(December 10, 2025)

Wine Education Center Ribbon Cutting

(September 3, 2025)

Scholarship Ceremony

(May 14, 2025)

McPherson Ceremony

(May 1, 2025)

President’s Circle Reception

(April 9, 2025)

President’s Circle Members

With gratitude, we welcome our new and renewing President’s Circle members.

  • Graham Alcott
  • Donna Altes
  • Bonnie MacMaster Andersen
  • Bart & Daphne Araujo
  • Michael Baldacci
  • Debra Becker
  • Mark & Pamela Bernstein
  • Clara & William Blair
  • Ray & Pat Branstetter
  • Ryan & Sarah Brennan
  • Randi Bresciani & Clark Wheeler
  • Susan Burchill
  • Chris Burditt

  • Jim & Maria T. Cameron

  • Ann & Alan Cash
  • Carol & Phil Cartwright
  • Cyril & Blakesley Chappellet
  • Peter & Linda Chiarella
  • Garrett Childress
  • Naoko Dalla Valle
  • David de Sieyes
  • Malcolm de Sieyes
  • Bill Dodd
  • Jeff Dodd
  • Helen Dunlap
  • Pam Elder
  • Annie & Andy Erickson
  • William Feddersen Trust
  • Karen Fontanella
  • Gasser Foundation

  • Lona Hardy

  • Gordon Huether

  • Ginny & Steve Humphrey

  • Sally Hunter
  • Bill Imada
  • Jackie Jackson
  • Bret Johnson
  • Jason Johnson
  • Eric & Rachel Jones
  • Jon & Nancy Kanagy
  • Margo Kennedy
  • Bruce Ketron
  • Darioush Khaledi
  • Komes Family
  • Tim Matz
  • Anne McCallum
  • Craig & Mel McKibben
  • Tom Meadowcroft
  • Napa Printing
  • Helen J. Nord
  • Richard & Martha Pastcan
  • Penny Pawl
  • Greg Polk
  • Mark Pulido
  • Jessie Quigley
  • Lachlan & Estreya Reed
  • Redwood Credit Union
  • Bob Samo
  • Charles Schwab
  • Mark Sievers
  • Marcus & Michelle Sitzman
  • Logan & Jessey Songer
  • The Doctors Company
  • Treasury Wine Estates
  • Robert Van der Velde
  • Dick Vermeil
  • Wine Spectator
  • Diane Woodruff
  • Martha Wren
  • Julie & Robert Yocum
  • Todd Zapolski

Our Community Partners

We also recognize the organizations and businesses that partner with Napa Valley College to support student achievement and workforce development. Their collaboration enhances educational programs and expands opportunities for students across the region. To become a corporate sponsor, learn more about partnership opportunities and benefits in our Sponsorship Opportunities Guide.

Napa Printing
Redwood Credit Union
Wine Spectator
Darioush
Bank of Marin
Charles Schwab
Treasury Wine Estates
The Doctors Company

Join the President’s Circle

We invite you to join the President’s Circle Giving Society and help open doors of opportunity for Napa Valley College students.

For more information, to schedule a tour, or to join the President’s Circle Giving Society, please contact:

 Dianna Messenger
Development Manager
(707) 256-7512
[email protected]

The Napa Valley College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID 23-7003565.
All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.