Thank you to our current sponsors!
MiraCosta College Development and Foundation Invites You To Be A Community Partner
- Reach new audiences: Connect with the MiraCosta community, business leaders, influential citizens, and elected officials.
- Support the local economy: Know that your sponsorship provides vital funding for students to succeed here at MiraCosta and beyond as they prepare to enter the workforce.
- Be recognized as a community leader: Your partnership will support community growth, innovation, and education.
To secure your sponsorship contact Tori Fishinger, 760.795.6652.
2026 Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
| Multi-Event |
Single Event | |||
| $25,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | |
| Sponsor Benefits for a single event | X | X | ||
| Sponsor Benefits for multiple events | X | X | ||
| Seating | ||||
| Preferred Seating for 8 (one event) | X | X | ||
| VIP Seating for 8 (1 table at both events) | X | |||
| VIP Seating for 16 (2 tables at both events) | X | |||
| Sponsor Benefits | ||||
| Table Signage: Logo displayed on table | X | X | X | X |
| Press: Inclusion in press releases to more than 100 community and social outlets | X | X | X | X |
| Event Website: Name and logo included | X | X | X | X |
| Year-Long Recognition: Logo listed on the home page of the Foundation website with a live link to your website for one year | X | X | X | X |
| Visual Event Presentation: Name included | X | X | X | X |
| Event Marketing: Included in electronic communications in promotion of the event | X | X | X | X |
| Additional Promotional Opportunities | ||||
| Social Media: Inclusion in social media releases (LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook) visible to more than 38,000 followers | X | X | X | |
| Pre- and post-event publicity to 55,000 individuals (elected officials, press, donors) | X | X | X | |
| Event Script: Sponsor recognition included in the live program | X | X | ||
| Event Speaker: Opportunity to speak at both events for up to 3 minutes | X | |||
| VIP Reception Speaker: Opportunity to speak at Dr. Cooke’s VIP Retirement Reception for three minutes | X | |||
| Experiences | ||||
| President's Circle: Membership for Academic Year 2026/27, providing meaningful access to the College President | X | X | X | |
| Table opportunity on campus for an event of your choice – or – up to four tickets to a MiraCosta College art performance of your choice | X | X | ||
| VIP Reception Attendee: Four tickets to join the VIP Reception to be held immediately before Dr. Sunny Cooke’s Retirement Celebration | X | X | ||
| Student Scholarship: One student will receive a scholarship in your name, or that of a person/company of your choice. | X | |||
| Named Scholarship: Creation of a scholarship in your name, to benefit 5 students, and an invitation to attend the Scholarship Awards Event | X | |||
| Featured Promotional Opportunities* | ||||
| Logo on the Back Cover of MiraCosta College’s Spring Transforming Lives Magazine mailed to 10,000 people and emailed to more than 60,000 people | X | X | ||
| Complementary Ad of your design in the San Diego Business Journal: 1/4 Page Ad valued at $1,425 | X | |||
| Complementary Ad in the San Diego Business Journal: 1 Page Ad valued at $2,850 | X | |||
*Sponsorships of $10,000 or more received by April 10, 2026
2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
A Coastal Celebration: Honoring the leadership and legacy of Dr. Sunita Cooke
Dr. Sunny Cooke’s retirement celebration will honor her distinguished career, culminating
in over a decade of visionary leadership and transformative impact as our College
Superintendent/President. Join colleagues, leaders, faculty, and staff to recognize
Dr. Cooke, featuring heartfelt tributes, dinner, and music. All proceeds from the
event will benefit the Sunny Futures Fund, supporting student and campus success. Give today!
- Saturday, June 13, 2026
- MiraCosta College
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Estimated attendance: 300
Community Leaders Breakfast: Report to the Region
MiraCosta College’s annual report to the region brings together 300 business leaders,
community members, philanthropists, K-12 educators, elected officials, and MiraCosta
faculty, staff, and students for an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from the
college's superintendent/president about its vision, priorities, and impact. By sponsoring
this signature event, your organization will gain prominent visibility among key regional
decision makers and demonstrate a strong commitment to education, workforce development,
and community advancement.
- October 2026
- Networking 7:00-7:30 a.m.
- Program 7:30-9:00 a.m.
- More Information
- Estimated attendance: 300
Alumnipalooza
MiraCosta College Alumni Association has launched an all-inclusive alumni event, Alumnipalooza,
which will highlight and celebrate all alumni. Alumni will be invited back to campus
to network and be engaged with their alma mater. More than 6,000 alumni, along with
influential community and college leaders and elected officials, are invited to celebrate
with MiraCosta College and the Alumni at this celebratory event.
- April 18, 2026
- MiraCosta College
- Estimated attendance: 200
Annual Scholarship Awards Celebration
This annual celebration brings together more than 100 scholarship recipients, MiraCosta
College administrators, board members, donors, distinguished community members, family,
and friends to encourage students to continue their successes here at MiraCosta and
beyond as they prepare to enter the workforce.
- February, 27 2026
- MiraCosta College
- Estimated attendance: 200
Faculty and Staff Events
All College Day – Flex Week
Twice yearly, MiraCosta College hosts faculty at the All-College Day event, highlighting MiraCosta College's success, areas of support for students and other vital information to help guide, focus, and align the College with its mission, vision, and values.
Leading up to All College Day, Flex Workshops are held for professional development opportunities for faculty and staff participation. Workshops are also held throughout the semester, are hour-long, and include supporting student success, DEI, technology development, personal growth, and many other topics.
Sponsors are invited to host workshops and participate in Flex Week, which is focused on faculty and staff. The workshop can be hosted via Zoom or in person.
- Year-round
Classified Senate Holiday Party
Each year, the MiraCosta College Classified Senate hosts a holiday party, bringing together staff, faculty, and College Administrators to celebrate the season and raise funds for student success scholarships. The event hosts more than 100 MiraCostans and features employee recognition, a silent auction, and more.
- December 2026
Classified Professional Development
Monthly throughout the year, Classified Professionals are offered professional development opportunities that center around five focus areas:
Professional Excellence and Service. Inclusive and Supportive Campus Environment. Personal and Career Growth. Operational Efficiency and Adaptability. Compliance and Conflict Management.
- Year-round
Student Events
Biomanufacturing Bachelor's Degree Program Graduation
This event is an opportunity to highlight the success of the biomanufacturing program at MiraCosta College and, more importantly, celebrate the program's students.
Join MiraCosta College in this exciting time that celebrates our biomanufacturing students and provides them with direct contact with key partners in the biotech industry.
- May 2026
- Oceanside Campus
Dia de Los Muertos
Please join MiraCosta College's MiGente council, students, faculty, and staff to celebrate,
learn, and honor loved ones and ancestors who have gone before us during the annual
Dia de los Muertos event. This event will bring together the community creating a
celebration centered in indigenous Mexican, Latinx, and Chicanx culture and history
and will include altar making workshops, cooking classes, performances, and more.
- October/November 2026
- Oceanside Campus
Tabling Activities
Welcome Fest
Hosted in July, Welcome Fest invites new MiraCosta students to dive into career exploration opportunities to help find the path that's right for them. Students can connect with campus departments, programs, and resources while enjoying free food and music.
CARE Food and Resource Market
- Oceanside Main Campus: 2nd Tuesday, 1-2 p.m.
- Community Learning Center: 3rd Wednesday, 1-2 p.m.