Our Board
Our Mission
The College Club of Buffalo is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization committed to women's education and life-long learning. The Club offers educational programming as well as community outreach. Our philanthropic activities include scholarships available to Buffalo State University students through an endowed scholarship fund with the SUNY Buffalo Foundation. We are committed to providing affordable housing for students and others needing a safe, affordable place to live.
Current Board
President:
Bobbie Chase
1st Vice President
Mary Ellen McGowan
2nd Vice President
Susan Davis
Treasurer
Linda Franchell
Assistant Treasurer
Mary Vacanti
Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary
Rosina Alaimo
Directors
Carolann Besch, Kathy Howells,
Debbie Insalaco, Bonnie Botsford
Member Search
We’re currently looking for a Treasurer for our board.
The College Club of Buffalo is currently recruiting for diverse female leadership in all competencies. However, we strongly encourage candidates with experience in the following focus areas to apply:
Finance: We seek a candidate whose financial acumen can assist the College Club’s board with the fiscal operations of the organization. Strong candidates will have experience with budgeting, financial analysis and risk management.
Fundraising/Development: We seek an experienced fundraising professional to help grow the College Club’s major gifts and planned giving program. Strong candidates will have experience with grant writing, capital campaign planning and rollout.
PR/Communications: We seek a PR/Communications expert to help promote and organize our long term goals of membership and program growth. Strong candidates will have connections with local news outlets and experience in designing communications plans for large-scale events. Strong candidates will have experience advocating for private not-for-profit organizations.