Launch the Future Fundraiser
Join Us for a Cocktail Reception Sept. 26th to Support STEM at SMC
Join us to Launch the Future, a fundraising campaign to expand access, innovation and opportunity for students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at Santa Monica College.
SMC’s new Math & Science Building is a bold step forward — but critical gaps remain in funding the equipment, research, and industry exposure students need to compete in today’s STEM fields. Many SMC students are first-generation college students balancing multiple responsibilities, making access to these opportunities not just important but essential to unlocking their potential and strengthening our future workforce.
Your support launches what’s next:
- equipping and maintaining labs with industry-standard technology
- expanding hands-on research
- unlocking access to scholarships, conferences, mentorship, and professional networks that shape career trajectories
- accelerating opportunity and ensuring that talent, not circumstance, determines who leads in the future workforce
Invest in our future STEM leaders and visionaries.
Join us for a Cocktail Reception Fundraiser in SMC's new Math & Science Building. on Saturday, Sept. 26th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Experience this remarkable new space like never before as you connect with visionaries, industry leaders, and changemakers shaping what’s next. From the rooftop to the stars and beyond, discover all the evening has to offer:
- Rooftop cocktail lounge with seasonal drinks
- Expert-led stargazing through fleet of new telescopes
- LIVE experiments & showcases by SMC’s brightest students
- Chef-curated tasting stations
- Immersive planetarium journeys through the cosmos
More than a cocktail reception, this is an opportunity to invest in student success, celebrate innovation, and help equip SMC students with the tools, experiences, and connections they need to thrive in high-demand STEM fields.
Purchase your tickets today for an evening of discovery, connection, and impact—while helping launch the future.
Your sponsorship is an investment in the future of SMC students and our community. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $2,500+ and include a range of benefits designed to provide meaningful recognition and visibility. Custom sponsorship opportunities are also available to align with your philanthropic and marketing goals.
View the sponsorship opportunities and benefits here.
Contact Katie Moe, Development Director, moe_katherine@smc.edu or (310) 434-8583 to learn more.
Donate Now!
For donations by check, please make your check payable to:
Santa Monica College Foundation
1900 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
On the memo line, please write STEM Program
For additional ways to give — such as stock transfers, donor-advised funds, and estate gifts — visit our Ways to Give page for forms and detailed instructions.
Donations to Santa Monica College Foundation are tax-deductible.
SMC Foundation is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organization, ID# 95-6047779
