Support the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation
The °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation is a 501(c3) organization.
Giving Opportunities
Annual Fund
Every Gift Makes a Difference
A gift to the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Annual Fund provides unrestricted funds for the College to use where the need is greatest. These gifts can provide immediate support to °®¶¹´«Ã½ students and provide the College flexibility to address unforeseen opportunities or unexpected needs.
Donations to °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation office to receive the necessary forms. To make a donation via check, make it payable to “°®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation†and send to:
°®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½.
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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ IN YOUR ASSETS
A document called a beneficiary designation form enables you to name °®¶¹´«Ã½ as a beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan, IRA, life insurance policies, annuity or other financial accounts. This is the easiest way to name °®¶¹´«Ã½ in your estate plans without any cost.
GIFTS FROM RETIREMENT PLANS
Naming °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½, please contact Chief of Institutional Advancement Matt Richards: mrichards@mainecc.edu.

Foundation Events
The °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½’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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ community.
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- so we can always reach you with important news and opportunities.

Alumni Highlights
Your journey after graduating from °®¶¹´«Ã½ (°®¶¹´«Ã½) 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? °®¶¹´«Ã½ is here to help! 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 , select “Alumni,†and follow the instructions.
Foundation Board of Directors
- Matt Richards, Chief of Institutional Advancement & Engagement, °®¶¹´«Ã½
- Dr. Kristen Miller, President, °®¶¹´«Ã½
- Judith Borelli, Board Chair, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation
- Ed Gilman, Board Co-Chair, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation
- Marty Madden, Treasurer, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation
- Michael Moore, Executive Committee, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation
- Joshua Reny, Board Member, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation
- Dan Coyne, Board Member, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation
- Marie Herdan, Board Member, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation
- Sarah Coombs, Board Member, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation
- Jessica Dreves, Chair of the Nursing Department, °®¶¹´«Ã½; Board Member, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation
- John LeMieux, Board Member, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation
- David Pratt, Board Member, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation
- Chris Joyce, Board Member, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation
- Gregg Frame, Board Member, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation
Foundation Employees

Matt Richards
Chief of Institutional Advancement & Engagement, °®¶¹´«Ã½
Matt Richards has been with °®¶¹´«Ã½ 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 °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™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 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation Board in 2017, where he serves on the Board’s Development Committee and oversees the annual °®¶¹´«Ã½ Athletics and Foundation Golf Tournament.

Hayley K. Holzhacker
Advancement & Engagement Manager, °®¶¹´«Ã½
Hayley K. Holzhacker serves as the Advancement & Engagement Manager at °®¶¹´«Ã½, 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:
°®¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation Office: Advancement & Engagement Manager Hayley Holzhacker, 207-741-5548
Chief of Institutional Advancement & Engagement Matt Richards, 207-741-5927
smccfoundation@mainecc.edu


