Power the Pioneer Fund
Unrestricted. Unstoppable. Unleashing Potential.
The Pioneer Fund is ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State’s engine for action. Unlike designated funds, this flexible resource allows us to move quickly, seize opportunities, and respond to urgent needs, whether it’s helping a student in crisis or launching an innovation that wasn’t on last year’s budget.
Your gift to the Pioneer Fund provides institutional strength and adaptability. It’s how we maintain momentum during uncertain times and build capacity for long-term excellence. Every dollar can be put to use immediately, where it can make the greatest impact.
Why It Matters:
- Rapid Response: Meet students’ urgent needs and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
- Innovation & Growth: Fund pilot programs, new technologies, and creative campus improvements.
- Institutional Excellence: Support retention, faculty development, and infrastructure.
- Strategic Impact: Allow gifts to be deployed where they’re needed most, and needed now.
Fuel what's next for ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State, providing flexibility and responsiveness for helping the next generation of Pioneers.
During C0VID-19, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State had to address many unforseen challenges. That resilience is still needed for today's and tomorrow's urgent needs.
This allows me to ensure that all students who have aspirations of success can achieve it, and that starts with their education and life's lessons learned at ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State."
- Joe Laraiso, '67
"When I came and met the professors, I just knew this is where I wanted to be. They really care about what they're teaching, and it's not something you always find with professors. They're passionate about the subject, and they care about you as an individual."
- Rebecca Randall, Prattsburgh, NY - Veterinary Technology
Ready to Make a Difference?
Your generosity helps us unlock potential, remove barriers, and build a stronger future for ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State students. Whether you’re supporting affordability, career readiness, community well-being, or flexible innovation, your gift has an immediate impact.
Donate today or connect with our team to learn how your contribution can shape lives.
Office of Institutional Advancement
Van Hall Alumni House
10 Upper College Dr.
÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥, NY 14802
607-587-3930
IA@÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥State.edu