Be Mighty Campaign Summary

Summer 2026 Issue

 

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Be Mighty Campaign Summary

We are thrilled to announce that as of June 30, 2026, we surpassed our $40-million fundraising goal, raising over $43.5 million, and
the campaign has officially closed. Below are some highlights of what our generous donors have made possible. Our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed.

 

The Campaign for SUNY ESF had three bold goals:

1.

Engage the next generation of students to become the Environmental Leaders of tomorrow by making an ESF education as affordable and accessible as possible.

2.

Elevate ESF’s learning environments and services to equal our educational experience by creating spaces for collaboration and enhancing career opportunities for students.

3.

Make discoveries to improve our world by expanding our world-changing research.

 

 

 

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Giving Highlights:

9,058 donors 

60% were ESF Alumni

19

of total fundraising was in planned gifts

12 gifts over

$1 million

 

Campaign Highlights:

$4.3 million  

total raised

$15.8 million*

for scholarship impact

$24.3 million†

in academic impact

$1.5 million‡

to support student experience

*Equivalent to cost of attendance for 593 NYS students

†Supported 78 research programs

‡Over 100 students were able to participate in paid internships and career development opportunities