Giving Transforms Lives
Your gift to Alfred State fuels our progress. If you believe in our students, our mission, and our future, your support brings it all to life. After all, the world needs more Pioneer PROS, and that journey starts with you.
One Day, One Community, Unlimited Impact
Your support has already made a difference for Alfred State students. On Nov. 5, we’re asking you to do it again.
Last year, more than 800 alumni, families, friends, faculty, staff, and students came together on Alfred State’s Day of Giving and raised more than $344,000. This year, we’re setting our sights even higher: 1,000 donors and $350,000+ for Alfred State.
Your gift to the Pioneer Fund allows Alfred State to put resources to work where they can make the greatest difference for our students. It helps us respond to emerging needs, strengthen the student experience, and invest in opportunities that prepare our graduates for successful careers and meaningful lives. That flexibility is what makes the Pioneer Fund so important. Your support today gives Alfred State the ability to respond to what our students need tomorrow.
Together, we can unleash the potential of Alfred State students and ensure the college has the resources and flexibility to meet its greatest needs.
Explore All Giving Opportunities
Make a Gift
The Annual Fund ignites affordability, success, and innovation. Your gift can be unrestricted or directed to the areas that matter most to you:
- Bridge financial gaps for students in need
- Enhance support & a caring community
- Equip classrooms and labs with the latest tools
- Respond to emerging needs with the Pioneer Fund
Leave Your Legacy
Legacy Donors help generations of future Pioneers, ensuring they have the same transformative opportunities you had. It’s a powerful way to extend your impact far beyond your lifetime.
- Bequests in your will or estate plan
- Charitable trusts and IRA beneficiary
- Named scholarships or endowments
Support a Crowdfunding Project
Crowdfunding of Pioneer Projects is a fun, interactive way to support the initiatives that speak to you. Every project is student- or department-led, and you see your impact in action.
- Student clubs, sports, and organizations
- Academic projects and student leadership
- Civic engagement and social responsibility
Unleashing Potential
Ready to Unleash Potential?
Learn more about Alfred State's $40 million campaign and how your gift helps fuel affordability, career readiness, campus support, and innovation.
Together, we’re working to empower every student, strengthen academic and campus life, and ensure Alfred State remains responsive, resilient, and ready for the future.
GIFTS IN ACTION
Marketing Made Hands-On
Jessie Marusarz
Marketing
DONORS AID APPLIED LEARNING
"Learning both the creative and the principles of marketing gives you the real-world experience of what it would be like in marketing. It helps me stand out to have knowledge of both."
Jessie Marusarz >>
Cooking Up Success
Matthew Corbett
Culinary Arts
DONORS BUILD THE WORKFORCE
“Within our lab period, we are preparing to feed the students of the Wellsville campus. That is around six hundred students every day. I enjoy being creative and the freedom I have in the kitchen.”
Matthew Corbett >>
Building a Solid Foundation
Cohle Whitehouse
Liberal Arts: Math and Science
DONORS FUND COLLEGE DREAMS
"I knew people from back home who had gone here. I started with Math and Science because I knew it would give me a solid foundation for whatever I decided to pursue later.”
Cohle Whitehouse >>
Adding to His Experience
Max Elia
Healthcare Management
DONORS HELP HEALTHCARE
“Transferring credits was a fairly simple process for me…as soon as my transcripts were received and assessed, I received a degree evaluation and financial aid information from the student record department.”
Max Elia >>
Seeing Your Work Come to Life
Gabriel Cooks
Mechanical Engineering Technology
DONORS SUPPLY TOOLS
"Alfred State allows students the opportunity to get a more hands-on knowledge-based knowledge set. I think that is more applicable to working in the industry.”
Gabriel Cooks >>Donor Impact Data
All Gifts Make a Difference
| Gifts | Donations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships & Endowments | $653,206 | 5% |
| Gifts-in-Kind | $358,960 | 2% |
| Unrestricted Funds | $1,350,263 | 10% |
| Foundation/Private Grants | $477,008 | 3% |
| Restricted Funds | $895,377 | 7% |
| Pledges/Planned Gifts | $6,697,390 | 48% |
| SUNY/RF Grants | $3,439,906 | 25% |
| Fiscal Year | June 30, 2024-2025 | $13,912,110 | 100% |
President's Society Faculty & Staff
We want to thank and recognize our faculty and staff for their generous gifts to the college. We had 281 of our employees participate in Accentuate Alfred with a total contribution of $73,000. Listed below are those faculty & staff who have achieved President’s Society membership ($1,000) for fiscal year 2023-24.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Maria Bordeaux | Director of Human Resources |
| Kathleen Casey | Dean for School of Arts & Sciences |
| Craig Clark | Vice President for Development |
| Carrie Cokely | Vice President for Academic Affairs |
| Annie Constantine | SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor |
| Jill Dunn | Major Gift Officer |
| Danielle Green | Professor |
| Steven Mauro | President of the College |
| Jennifer Noble | Assistant Dean- Northland Facility |
| Russ Nunley | Chief Marketing Officer |
| Matt Ryan | Senior Director of Residential & Cultural Life |
| Melanie Ryan | Associate Director of Accessibility |
| Greg Sammons | Vice President for Student Affairs |
| Patrick Smith | Assistant Director of College Housing |
| Janice Stafford | Assistant Professor |
| Jeffery Stevens | Dean for School of Applied Technology |
| Danielle White | Vice President for Institutional Advancement |
| Jeff Wilcox | Chief of Police |
| John Williams | Dean for School of Architecture Management and Engineering Technology |
Ready to Make a Difference?
Your generosity helps us unlock potential, remove barriers, and build a stronger future for Alfred State students. Whether you’re supporting affordability, career readiness, community well-being, or flexible innovation, your gift has an immediate impact.
Donate today or connect with our team to learn how your contribution can shape lives.
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Alfred, NY 14802
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