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 on Saturday, Sept. 26th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic city views from the rooftop at sunset, premium cocktails, and curated tasting stations while connecting with visionaries, industry leaders, and changemakers who are shaping the future of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Throughout the evening, step beyond the ordinary and experience the new Math & Science building in a way few have before:
- Meet the innovators of tomorrow through live STEM showcases featuring SMC students and faculty.
- Explore next-generation learning spaces and go behind the scenes of cutting-edge labs and innovation environments.
- Journey beyond the classroom with a visit to the Planetarium and Observatory, including guided telescope stargazing under the evening sky.
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
