SUNY Community College CAO Retreat
2026 Retreat Information
Thursday, January 8, and Friday, January 9, 2026
- Conference is in person.
- Conference is open to all community college faculty, staff, and board members with a role in fundraising, advancement, donor engagement, alumni relations, scholarship administration, and board management.
- Registration is $250.
- The conference will begin on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10am and end on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12pm.
- Sponsorship opportunities are available.
- For questions or more information about the conference, please email Jenna Bichler, executive director, Erie Community College Foundation, Christyn Sanagursky, director of development, Monroe Community College Foundation, or Dolores Swirin-Yao, executive director & vice president, external affairs, Westchester Community College Foundation.
Retreat Program
More information coming soon!
Committee Members
- Jenna Bichler, executive director, Erie Community College Foundation
- Rudy Breedy, executive director, Institutional Advancement & External Relations, Ulster Community College Foundation
- Bob Duckworth, fundraising solutions consultant, Npact Solutions
- Steve Frederick, vice president for advancement and executive director, Clinton Community College Foundation
- Kia Larsen, director of alumni engagement and deputy director, Cayuga County Community College Foundation
- Diana L. Pollard, CFRM, MBA, executive director, Dutchess Community College Foundation
- Michelle Robbins, director of development, Finger Lakes Community College
- Christyn Sanagursky, director of development, Monroe Community College Foundation
- Dolores Swirin-Yao, executive director and vice president, external affairs, Westchester Community College Foundation
Hotel Information
The Desmond Hotel
Crowne Plaza Albany
660 Albany Shaker Rd.
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 869-8100
Visit The Desmond Hotel Website
Reservations can be made directly with the hotel online or by phone.
Important Dates and Information:
- Last day to book: 12/16/2025
- Room rate: $140
- Group code: SCC SUNY Community Colleges
Questions?
Please contact our Conference Chairs with any questions:
Jenna Bichler
Executive Director
Erie Community College Foundation
Christyn Sanagursky
Director of Development
Monroe Community College Foundation
Dolores Swirin-Yao
Executive Director & Vice President, External Affairs
Westchester Community College Foundation.