About Us

Stony Brook University Advancement staff connect and build relationships with friends, foundations, corporations and alumni to raise funds for the University, Stony Brook Medicine, the Long Island State Veterans Home and related funding priorities that advance the University's mission.

With over 225,000 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. More. 

Advancement is composed of these major areas:

• Constituent Experience - Builds relationships with alumni, parents, faculty/staff, and friends through giving programs and events.
• Development - Cultivate, solicit and steward donors across all Stony Brook schools, colleges and Stony Brook Medicine in addition to areas such as Athletics and the Staller Center.
• Strategy & Administration - Responsible for Advancement-related operations, including finance, data, gift processing, policies, and project support.
• Principal Giving - Frontline fundraisers who partner with donors who are interested in making major, high‑impact gifts.
• Operations & Stony Brook Foundation- Manages and invests philanthropic funds to support the university.
• Marketing & Communications - Tells Stony Brook’s story and develops materials that encourage philanthropic support.

A complete directory of all Advancement staff is here.