named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Admissions Ambassadors
Engages alumni in recruitment efforts through college fairs, admitted student receptions, and outreach to prospective students.
Alumni Career Services
Provides lifetime career support including mentoring, job fairs, career coaching, and networking through the Stony Brook Mentor Connect platform.
Alumni Committees and Chapters
Supports volunteer-led groups and networks that organize events, reunions, and professional development activities for alumni.
GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade)
Offers exclusive events, networking, and resources for alumni within ten years of graduation to maintain early-career engagement.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Alumni Community Building 5 activities
- Alumni benefits and lifelong engagement infrastructureOperates the Stony Brook Engagement Center and provides structured benefits and engagement opportunities to maintain lifelong connections between alumni and the university.
- Alumni engagement and community buildingOrganizes over 150 annual events for a network of 230,000+ alumni, including regional chapter gatherings, themed events like the GOLDen Hour Sunset Cruise, and homecoming celebrations to foster lifelong connections with the university.
- Alumni volunteering and student engagement programsFacilitates alumni participation in mentoring students, speaking in classes, serving on committees, supporting student recruitment as admissions ambassadors, and engaging in outreach at college fairs and admitted student receptions.
- Transition and connection programs for graduating seniorsHosts events such as the Senior Toast and Happy Hour gatherings to connect graduating seniors with alumni, and offers the official class ring tradition to integrate new graduates into the alumni community.
- University advancement and fundraising engagementSupports institutional advancement through fundraising initiatives, including annual Giving Days that have broken participation records, and by growing the base of alumni donors and supporters.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Alumni career support and professional developmentProvides career coaching, counseling, job fairs, access to the Handshake job database, and networking events co-hosted with the Career Center to support alumni and recent graduates in career advancement.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Recognition and leadership development for young alumniHosts the 40 Under Forty awards celebration and GOLD alumni programs to recognize emerging leaders and facilitate connections among recent graduates.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$328K
Contributions & grants$125K38%
Program service revenue$50K15%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$152K
expenses
Total expenses$502K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$43K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$494K
Cash$466K
Investments$0
Liabilities$93K
Net assets$401K
Liquid reserves11.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET MASINI | DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI PROGRAMS | 19 | $199K |
| BROOKE CARROLL | AVP OF CONSTITUENT EXPERIENCE | 19 | $192K |
board members · 19
- AHMED BELAZI — PAST PRESIDENT
- ALYSSA BRERES — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA GERACI — DIRECTOR
- DANIELLE TEDESCO — DIRECTOR
- DEEPTI SHARMA — DIRECTOR
- EDDIE SHEK — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD FABIAN — DIRECTOR
- ERIC WAGNER — DIRECTOR
- ERROL A COCKFIELD — PRESIDENT
- FRANK BARILE — DIRECTOR
- HEATHER DUFFICY — DIRECTOR
- HON LIZBETH GONZALEZ — DIRECTOR
- LEONARD MOSS — VP. ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY
- MICHAEL POCH — VP, FINANCES
- MILIN RAO — VP, BOARD ENGAGEMENT
- NEIL BUTTERKLEE — PRESIDENT-ELECT
- PATRICIA MATOS-PUENTE — DIRECTOR (THRU 03/2025)
- SHAHNILLA JAMAL — DIRECTOR
- TAYLOR LIGHT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Black and Latino Alumni Network Network — Alumni network for Black and Latino graduates of Stony Brook University
- Current Partner — Venue partner for the 40 Under Forty awards celebration in New York City.
- Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Network — Alumni network for recent graduates of Stony Brook University
- Liberty Mutual Partner — Provides alumni discounts as part of the Alumni Perks program.
- LinkedIn Network — Uses LinkedIn to share job opportunities and connect with potential candidates.
- Stony Brook Alumni Association Partner — Collaborates with Advancement staff to engage alumni and sustain lifelong relationships with the university.
- Stony Brook University Government — Hosts and supports alumni groups through the Alumni Association.
- Stony Brook University Partner — Collaborates with Stony Brook University to connect alumni and friends with resources, events, and engagement opportunities.
- Stony Brook University Partner — Collaborates with the University's Admissions office to recruit prospective students through alumni ambassador programs.
- Stony Brook University Partner — Part of the Advancement Division at Stony Brook University.
- Stony Brook University Career Center Partner — Collaborates on career-related programs and events for students, including job fairs and alumni panels.
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.
- Institutional Partnerships Amplify Career Supportmethodology: institutional_partnershipBy partnering with university offices like the Career Center, the association leverages institutional resources to connect alumni and students with professional opportunities because integration with academic infrastructure increases credibility, reach, and program effectiveness.
- Peer Network Mentorship Enables Scalable Supportmethodology: peer_network_mentorshipBy connecting students and alumni through an online peer network, the association facilitates mentorship and career guidance because peer-to-peer relationships are more accessible and relatable, increasing engagement and support across generations of alumni.
- Relationship-Based Engagement Drives Lifelong Involvementmethodology: relationship_based_engagementBy cultivating intellectual, emotional, and professional connections with alumni, the association fosters lifelong engagement because these relationships deepen attachment to the university and increase willingness to participate and support institutionally. This includes mentorship, networking, and shared experiences that reinforce identity and belonging.