Philanthropy as Strategic Investment

Operates a boat donation program that acquires power boats, sailing vessels, and trailers to raise resources for waterfront programs and provide training and recreational vessels for students. Generated $627,816 in revenue from this program in 2024, with prior expenses of $76,929 reported in 2022.

Provides comprehensive athletic and recreational programs for the campus community, including 13 NCAA Division III teams, men's rowing, co-ed sailing, club sports, intramural sports, and physical education classes in swimming, yoga, martial arts, and powerboat handling. Spent $157,000 on athletics programs in 2022, supported by $148,500 in grants.

Offers over 60 academic programs leading to certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in fields such as Culinary Arts and Nursing, with hands-on, experience-based curricula delivered on campus, online, and through community college partnerships.

Provides financial support to various academic and operational departments and program activities at SUNY Delhi to enhance educational offerings and student services.

Provides financial support for scholarships and awards to students at SUNY Delhi, with annual funding supporting hundreds of recipients across multiple reporting years.

Hosts a summer orientation program annually for 75 incoming Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students to support their transition to college life and academic expectations.

Provides event space for trainings, meetings, conferences, and general events on and off campus, and delivers training programs that lead to industry-recognized credentials and/or college credits.

Hosts a range of alumni events including fall weekend reunions, athletic outings (e.g., Mets games, Saratoga Race Course), regional receptions, and networking opportunities to strengthen alumni connections with the college community.

Offers alumni access to benefits including the Resnick Library, campus facilities, a 10% discount at the Campus Store, free resume development tools, event invitations, and college publications such as Horizons and the Annual Report.

Offers counseling and support to students on financial aid, billing, student records, and registration to promote academic success and retention.

Provides information and support to prospective students and their families during college selection and application, including in-person visits in assigned regions and application review for specific New York State counties and re-entry students.

Supports the American Fund for LSE in raising awareness and securing donations from private U.S. donors to advance LSE's mission, through coordinated capacity-building and fundraising facilitation.

Provides contributed services including rent and staff costs as in-kind support to the American Fund for LSE to advance institutional objectives.

Seeks and receives philanthropic investments to fund initiatives related to academic achievement, innovation, and institutional excellence at Monroe Community College.

Administers thousands of private gifts and grants annually, including donor reporting, gift receipts, privacy protection, and ensuring donor intent. Provides stewardship services that support endowed chairs, scholarships, faculty research, and departmental activities.

Administers scholarship funds including the Hutchinson Central Technical High School Access Scholarship ($2,500 awards) and the Durand Scholarship, supporting student access, on-campus living, study abroad, and educational costs.

Organizes a technology entrepreneurship competition for UB students, providing seed funding, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities to support the development and launch of viable businesses in Western New York.

Provides financial and operational support for the Distinguished Speakers Series, which brings nationally and internationally renowned speakers to the UB campus to enrich academic and cultural life.