Advancement and Grants

Institutional Advancement and Grants Development

The Office of Institutional Advancement and Grants Development obtains external resources to enhance the College's special programs and projects. The office engages in research, planning, and soliciting funds from private and public entities including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Alumni Affairs is also coordinated by this department.

The practice of raising money for the College dates to the early 1900's when St. Philip's College was a modest industrial school for African American girls. Miss Artemisia Bowden, who served the institution for years first as its primary teacher and finally as the president, led the College's first fundraising efforts by personally soliciting donations from the community.

In keeping with tradition, President Adena Williams Loston develops and leads fundraising initiatives of the College. She serves as the liaison between the Alamo Community College Development Office on all St. Philip’s College specific fundraising activities.

Dr. Sharon Crockett-Ray, Director of Institutional Advancement

scrockett-bell@alamo.edu
210-486-2887
Manages the Institutional Advancement and Grants Development Department which includes scholarships, grants, fundraising, special events, and alumni affairs.  Provides leadership in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating fundraising, donor recognition, grant writing/proposals and other stewardship events and programs.

Shawana Freeman Blair, Coordinator of Resource Development & Research

sblair@alamo.edu
210-486-2413
Coordinates the grant team and monitors the implementation and compliance of externally funded programs and projects for the college.  Assist the department with all fundraising activities.

Bryan A. Chase, Grant Writer

bchase11@alamo.edu
210-486-2387
Develops and writes grant applications in response to federal, state, local and foundation funding solicitations. Coordinates the Colleges’ Annual Employee Giving Campaign. Assist the department with all fundraising activities.

Gloria P. Hernandez, Scholarship Coordinator

ghernandez@alamo.edu
210-486-2498
Coordinates all scholarships for St. Philip's College students and collaborates with the district-based online scholarship application team.  Assist the department with all fundraising activities.

Alice Davila, Administrative Services Specialist

adavila135@alamo.edu
210-486-2576
Supports the Institutional Advancement Director and serves as the office manager to include monitoring the department budget.

Grants and Resources