Development & Foundation Relations
Mission of the division
The Division of University Advancement is charged with creating and strengthening SUNY Fredonia’s relationships with important partners. The Development and Alumni Affairs areas coordinate outreach activities and initiatives with friends and donors, as well as Fredonia’s more than 40,000 alumni. Through governmental relations efforts, the division works strategically with elected officials at the county, state and federal levels of government to maximize funding opportunities for the university. The Public Relations department manages the flow of information between the university and a variety of internal and external audiences. It includes, but is not limited to, media relations, community relations, publications, and student/employee relations activities, and supports the efforts of alumni and governmental relations as well as development. Mission of the Development Office
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Patricia Feraldi
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Fredonia College Foundation |
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The Fredonia College Foundation was incorporated in 1964. The foundation was established to accept financial contributions, hold and invest endowment accounts, and award grants tostrengthen the educational programs of SUNY Fredonia. It is a not-for-profit corporation separate from the university that exists solely for the benefit of the school. A volunteer board of directors oversees its activities, and all contributions to the foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Gifts to the Fredonia College Foundation from alumni, employees, parents, foundations, corporations and businesses, and friends support SUNY Fredonia’s most critical programs: scholarships, research, international study, internships, externships, academic departments, athletics and more. These are the programs that define the educational experience at SUNY Fredonia that transform students’ lives.
The Fredonia College Foundation continues to provide the margin of excellence that makes SUNY Fredonia one of the top public universities in the North. Each year, the foundation provides funding for student scholarships and special academic enrichment.
Alumni Affairs
The Office of Alumni Affairs serves approximately 40,000 graduates. The SUNY Fredonia Alumni Association supports the university by sponsoring events such as Homecoming and reunion gatherings (both on- and off-campus), providing scholarships, and offering support to alumni through networking and mentoring opportunities.
The Fredonia Alumni Association Board of Directors has a significant impact on the success of the Office of Alumni Affairs’ programs, goals and objectives. All of their work promotes and builds upon SUNY Fredonia’s proud traditions and sense of community and connection.
Public Relations
The Public Relations office provides important information to SUNY Fredonia’s internal and external audiences through all available media and other communication channels. In addition, the office is responsible for planning long-term strategies for university-wide marketing communications, supporting campus and community event management and other promotional efforts; administering, editing and designing university websites; directing photography and videography services; and writing, editing and publishing the Statement alumni magazine and the weekly Campus Report online news update during the academic year.