The Daily Bulletin Archive

From the Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Buffalo’s summer weather was at its best for this year’s Buffalo State Faculty and Staff Donor Reception on August 21 at the president’s house on Lincoln Parkway.

The annual event recognizes faculty, staff, and emeriti who donated to the Buffalo State College Foundation during the preceding fiscal year. The reception also gives people who haven’t seen each other over the summer a chance to reconnect before the hectic first weeks of the new semester.

I am delighted to report that this year’s Faculty and Staff Appeal was the most successful appeal to date. This demonstrates that you, the people who know the college best, believe that Buffalo State’s mission and students deserve philanthropic support.

Your generosity benefited 169 different funds, including student scholarships and awards, departmental and program funds, deans’ funds, the president’s discretionary fund, and campus beautification. Because of you, students with financial need will be able to pay for their student health insurance or their last year of college. Students who demonstrate academic excellence will receive awards recognizing their effort and dedication.

We raised $165,535—a 9 percent increase over last year’s campaign. This increase is due in part to the fact that 12 percent more people donated this year. Many other donors increased their gifts.

The number who gave to the appeal this year is noteworthy. In addition to contributing every day through the work you do for the college, so many faculty and staff members went above and beyond by giving back to the college and to our students. Each and every gift is important.

To contribute to the Faculty and Staff Appeal directly or through payroll deduction, please contact Claire Collier, special fundraising projects and stewardship, at 878-5206.

Thank you for all you do for Buffalo State.