Alumni, faculty, staff, and friends came together in a major way to make the 2025 Alfred State Day of Giving a success. Over 800 donors raised $344,025 to support current and future Pioneers.
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Since 2016, Alfred State has designated a day to rally supporters to help meet college needs. This year the day focused on Powering the Pioneer Fund, one of the four pillars of ASC’s Unleashing Potential Comprehensive Campaign.
Various clubs, organizations, and athletic teams worked alongside the Institutional Advancement staff to garner support that will benefit scholarships, academic needs, mental health resources, and specific goals for teams and clubs.
“Our Day of Giving was a huge success and there were tons of excitement all over campus,” stated Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations John Lewis. “Some students knew what Day of Giving was and what was happening while others didn't know about it but were learning from us. They got invested right away and it was exciting to see them take part in the different activities and watch the donor board grow right in real time.”
Alfred State College was assisted by several matching and major gift donors who helped to challenge the Pioneer community to make an even greater impact. A challenge gift from a 1980 alum and Development Fund Board Member started the day off and a 1971 alum helped to ignite afternoon and evening support. An anonymous corporate partner finished off the day and helped achieve and exceed the overall goal for day.
On top of collecting financial support the Alfred State Institutional Advancement Office worked with the Office of Civic Wellbeing to collect nonperishable and personal care items to help replenish the on-campus food pantry and thrift store.
In conjunction with the Day of Giving, the college launched the 2025 Alumni and Friends Magazine. The magazine features details on the launch of the Comprehensive Campaign, a story on Professors Matt and Nicole DiRado, and multiple feature stories. The magazine also has the latest Class Notes and details on the Alfred Cup competition.
Lewis concluded, “On behalf of our team, and the whole campus, we thank all of our donors for making this year’s event amazing.”