Building Connections That Advance Stony Brook
Stony Brook University Advancement staff connect and build relationships with alumni, friends, foundations and corporations to raise funds for Stony Brook University, Stony Brook Medicine, the Long Island State Veterans Home and related funding priorities that advance the university’s mission.
With 230,000+ alumni, our Advancement staff collaborate with the Stony Brook Alumni Association to help Seawolves sustain a lifelong and meaningful relationship with their alma mater. Stony Brook graduates receive valuable benefits, services, career coaching and counseling, as well as volunteer opportunities and engaging experiences on campus and around the globe.
Advancement is composed of these major areas:
- Constituent Experience: Builds relationships with alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends through giving programs and events.
- Development: Works with donors to grow resources that support the university’s mission and initiatives across all Stony Brook schools, colleges and Stony Brook Medicine, in addition to areas such as athletics and the Staller Center.
- Strategy and Administration: Responsible for Advancement-related operations, including finance, data, gift processing, policies and project support.
- Principal Giving: Partners with donors who are interested in making major, high‑impact gifts.
- Operations and Stony Brook Foundation: Manages and invests philanthropic funds to support the university.
- Marketing and Communications: Tells Stony Brook’s story and develops materials that encourage engagement and support.