Financial Operations

The Financial Operations Office is responsible for all financial reporting for the Foundation and the recording and stewardship of all gifts to SUNY Cortland.

Through the Financial Operations Office, unrestricted donations fund many campus programs including the Small Grants Program, the Faculty Research and Travel Grants Program, support to the Campus Artist and Lecture Series, as well as providing sponsorships to various other programs. In addition, the Financial Operations staff is responsible for the development and monitoring of the annual Foundation operating budget.

Through restricted giving, we have established more than 350 restricted funds, which include quasi-endowment and endowment funds. All funds are maintained by Financial Operations Office and the funds may be accessed by authorized parties using the Foundations Funding Request Forms.

Management of the Foundation’s endowment, currently $35 million, is one of the primary responsibilities of the office. The Foundation is invested with one investment manager and the asset allocation of those investments is governed by the investment policies established by the finance committee of the Foundation. At present a new endowment may be established with a gift of $25,000. Annually, spending from endowment is determined by the spending policy of the Foundation.

Forms

Designated Donations Form (PDF)

The Designated Donation Request Form allows departments to request donated funds to aid in offsetting professional costs. Each submission requires purchase receipts and at least two approval signatures prior to processing.

Funding Request Form (PDF)

To be used by project directors or individuals responsible for scholarship selection. Use of the fund is specifically restricted. Requires only the signature of the project director.

Contact

607-753-5572