Massachusetts community college scores big with its first capital campaign.

By Janet Nolan

“The partnership with the state has been well received by local philanthropists,” says Darlene Morrilly, executive director of MWCC Foundation Inc. “The state committed $640,000 toward the early-childhood education building and matched the private funding for endowment. It just makes good sense to people who want to make an investment in their community while securing the college’s future.”