named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Conference
51st annual event in 2027 featuring professional development sessions, networking, and employer engagement day; held each June at rotating locations across New York State
Committee Participation
Opportunities for members to engage in governance and leadership through 11 standing committees including Professional Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Communications, and Employer Relations
Employer Engagement Day
Annual event during the conference allowing employers to network with career development professionals, sponsor events, and present on employment topics
Professional Development Webinars
Regular online learning opportunities for members on topics relevant to career services and applied learning
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Address legal, ethical, and policy issuesResponds to member concerns on legal and ethical matters, develops policy language, and disseminates information on relevant issues to support professional practice.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administer awards and recognition programsManages the proposal, selection, and recognition process for member programs and activities, including emeritus membership awards.
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion initiativesLeads diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within SUNY CDO through workshops, training, and organizational policy advocacy.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Facilitate employer engagement and job placementConnects employers with SUNY campuses by organizing career fairs, facilitating job and internship postings, and hosting Employer Engagement Day during the annual conference.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Host annual conferences and related eventsOrganizes and hosts an annual conference, including Employer Engagement Day, with technology and location planning support; recent conferences were held in Fairport, NY, such as the June 2–4, 2027 event.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Promote professional communication and standardsFosters professional communication among career development personnel and serves as a forum for discussing policies and procedures to uphold high professional standards.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provide professional development resources and webinars for membersOffers career development resources, professional development webinars, and training activities to support member growth and engagement.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Support member leadership and service developmentProvides leadership and service opportunities through committees, board nominations, elections, and conference planning to build capacity within the membership.
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Digital Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Support organizational communication and technology infrastructureDevelops member engagement strategies across communication channels and assesses technology needs for conferences and organizational operations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$39K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$32K82%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$32K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$74K
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Net assets$74K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.2%
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- College Central Partner — Platform used by member institutions to post job and internship opportunities to students and alumni.
- Handshake Partner — Platform used by member institutions to post job and internship opportunities to students and alumni.
- LinkedIn Partner — Hosts a SUNYCDO LinkedIn group for member connection and discussion.
- SUNY Network — Member institutions are part of the SUNY system.
- Symplicity Partner — Platform used by member institutions to post job and internship opportunities to students and alumni.
- Woodcliff Hotel & Spa Partner — Host venue for the 2027 annual conference
- outside agency Partner — Collaborates with an external agency to select future conference sites.
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.
- Collaborative Employer Engagement Modelmethodology: employer_institution_collaborationBy facilitating structured collaboration between employers and member institutions, the organization enhances career service effectiveness because aligned partnerships improve job access and institutional responsiveness to labor market needs.
- Equity-Centered Organizational Developmentmethodology: equity_centered_organizational_developmentBy integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as core drivers of organizational effectiveness, the organization improves outcomes in career development services because systemic equity strengthens institutional practices and professional capacity.
- Member-Driven Governance and Professional Developmentmethodology: member_driven_governanceBy engaging members in organizational leadership and co-creating professional development opportunities, the organization strengthens both individual career growth and collective professional standards because participation fosters ownership, relevance, and peer-based learning.