A Message from the Executive Director - Winter-Spring 2026

Reflecting on 2025

What a year it was! Commemorating the Berkeley College Foundation’s (BCF) 10-Year Anniversary was truly special. We marked this milestone at the BCF Annual Scholarship Awards and 10-Year Anniversary Celebration event on November 20, 2025, where 19 need-based and academically deserving Berkeley College students were honored. The celebration brought together scholarship recipients, their guests, and many members of the Berkeley College community. We invite you to visit the BCF Sponsorship page and the BCF News page to experience highlights from this engaging and meaningful event and to get a glimpse of how important the mission of the Foundation is.

Throughout 2025, we hosted a variety of engaging events on and off campus to raise funds in support of the BCF. These included a Women’s Entrepreneurship reception, a Barrel-Aged Spirits tasting, an evening with a physical medium, and a Berkeley College Holiday Party. In addition, the BCF 8th Annual Golf Outing, held on June 2, 2025, was once again a great success and continues to be our largest and most popular fundraiser.

Looking Ahead to 2026

This year, the BCF aims to surpass $300,000 in total scholarship funding distributed since its inception. In 2026, our goal is to surpass 100 Berkeley College students awarded a BCF Scholarship. Our top priority is to increase the number of students receiving the scholarship.

Our three College food pantries continue to play a vital role in supporting students facing food insecurity. Plans include enhancing the food pantry experience while maintaining robust and accessible offerings for all Berkeley College students who rely on this important resource. See the News 12 NJ video, which features a segment on the Berkeley College Foundation campus food pantries.

Save the Date!

On Monday, June 1, 2026, the BCF’s 9th Annual Golf Outing will take place at the Basking Ridge Country Club. Registration will open for this event in late February. Golfers of all levels are welcome to participate in this lively and fun-filled day.

Don’t golf? Consider donating an item(s), gift card, tickets, vacation timeshares, etc. for the silent and live auctions, which is a great way to support our mission. Registration will be available on the news page of the BCF website soon. We’ll also be promoting it on our BCF LinkedIn page and on our BCF Facebook page.

The BCF relies on the generosity of sponsors and individual donors alike. There is no gift too small, as each contribution has an impact in supporting our mission in providing financial support and resources for student success. You can visit the BCF Give Now page for more information.

Please feel free to reach out to me at Ellen-Zitis@BerkeleyCollegeFoundation.org or 973-200-1085 if you would like to discuss ways to support the Berkeley College Foundation in greater detail.

As always, thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Ellen