named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Day
Annual virtual gathering (held via Zoom) that honors alumni from class years ending in '2 and '7, featuring guest speakers and award presentations
Distinguished Alumni Award
Annual award recognizing outstanding achievements by alumni of the Cornell University-New York Hospital School of Nursing, presented since 1974 during Alumni Day
Historical Preservation
Maintains and shares the history of the Cornell University-New York Hospital School of Nursing (1877-1979), including publishing and distributing the school's official history
Newsletter Publication
Biannual newsletter mailed in November and March to keep alumni informed about fellow graduates and relevant events
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Alumni Community Building 3 activities
- Facilitate alumni communication and networkingPromotes ongoing communication and connection among nursing alumni, including through structured discussions during Alumni Day events and open membership. The association supports a community of graduates despite the closure of the nursing school.
- Organize annual Alumni Day eventsHosts an annual Alumni Day event, typically held in May, which includes recognition of alumni from specific graduating classes, keynote presentations, and discussions. Events have been conducted virtually via Zoom in recent years, with attendance ranging from 44 to 89 alumni.
- Provide open alumni membershipOffers open membership to all graduates of the CUNYH-SN School of Nursing without requiring dues, fostering inclusive participation in the alumni community.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Present Distinguished Alumni AwardsAwards the Distinguished Alumni Award annually during the Alumni Day event to honor graduates who have made significant contributions to nursing, patient care, education, or healthcare. Recipients have included Linda Holahan ’67, Theresa Pluth Yeo ’76, Ina Goldberg '76, and Maureen Neus Leahey '70.
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Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
- Produce and distribute alumni newslettersProduces and mails a newsletter to alumni twice yearly, in November and March, continuing a tradition that began in 1896. The newsletter remains a key communication tool following the closure of the nursing school in 1979.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Sell published history of the nursing schoolOffers for sale the book 'Go And Do Thou Likewise, A History of Cornell University-New York Hospital School of Nursing, 1877-1979' by Shirley Fondiller, as well as a printed history covering 1877–1979 available for a nominal fee to cover shipping.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$41K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$30K72%
Other revenue$25
expenses
Total expenses$33K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$462K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$462K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -26.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE LAJARA | CLERICAL | 1 | $3K |
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Barbara Coombs Lee Partner — Recognized as recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2016.
- Cornell University Network — Alumni association is affiliated with Cornell University's broader alumni network.
- Cornell University Network — Formal affiliation established in 1942 when the nursing school became part of Cornell University.
- Dr. Grace Allman Burke Partner — Featured speaker at Alumni Day 2022, sharing her journey as a nurse, writer, and author post-retirement.
- Elizabeth Capezuti Partner — Keynote speaker at Alumni Day 2019.
- Fairfield University Partner — Alumna and speaker Doris (Dee) Troth Lipman ’63 is Professor Emerita at Fairfield University, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Henry Street Settlement Partner — Collaborated with Henry Street Settlement for a presentation on Lillian Wald and the 130th anniversary of the organization during Alumni Day 2023.
- Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing Partner — Employer of keynote speaker Mary Belmont '71 and affiliated institution contributing expertise to alumni programming.
- Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing Partner — Hosted Mary Belmont, a distinguished lecturer, as a keynote speaker for Alumni Day 2025.
- Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing Partner — Hosted Mary Belmont, a lecturer at Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, as keynote speaker for Alumni Day 2024.
- Joan E. Haase Network — Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2019.
- Linda Vecchiotti Saal Partner — Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award and contributor to the Alumni Association's sustainability.
- Ruby Senie Network — Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2019.
- Weill Cornell Medicine Partner — Shares publications and institutional connections through Weill Cornell Medicine.
- Zoom Partner — Platform used to host virtual Alumni Day events
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Alumni-Led Education and Historical Reflection to Deepen Professional Engagementmethodology: alumni_engagement_through_educationBy facilitating alumni-led educational programs and historical reflection on the nursing profession’s impact, we deepen engagement and reinforce professional identity, because shared history and peer-led learning foster meaningful connection to the field.
- Hybrid and Accessible Event Design to Maximize Participationmethodology: virtual_accessibility_inclusionBy offering virtual access and accommodations such as closed captioning and call-in options, we enable broad participation in alumni events, because removing logistical and physical barriers increases inclusivity and engagement across diverse alumni needs.
- Inclusive, Dues-Free Membership to Sustain Alumni Connectionmethodology: inclusive_membershipBy removing financial barriers to membership, we sustain lifelong engagement with the nursing school community, because inclusivity strengthens alumni participation regardless of economic status.