The Division of Finance & Administration

Foundation Finance
Diane Van Buren, Director

Diane Van Buren has been with the college since 2006 when she began as Portfolio Manager for the Foundation Financial Management Office.   Prior to joining the college, Diane served as a member of the College at Oneonta Foundation Board for eight years, during which time she also chaired the Finance Committee and served on the Investment Subcommittee.   Diane holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from the State University College at Oneonta and has more than 25 years of experience in investment management and analysis.  As Director of the Office of Foundation Financial Management, Diane is responsible for overseeing the use of all gifted funds for the College.

The Foundation Financial Management Office is responsible for financial and investment management for the College at Oneonta Foundation Corporation and the College at Oneonta Alumni Association, Inc. which are separate 501©3 organizations that exist to support the College at Oneonta.  The market value of these funds in aggregate is over $30 million.

The Foundation supported the College with over $975,000 in scholarships and awards during 2008-2009 and an additional $550,000 in other program support service.  Overall, the Foundation has grown more than 300% in the past ten years due to the successful fundraising efforts of the Foundation Board members, the College Advancement staff, and the prudent investment management and fiduciary practices of the Foundation Financial Management Office.

The College at Oneonta Foundation is fortunate to have a number of talented investment professionals who serve on the Finance Committee and the Investment Subcommittee of the Foundation.  The Finance Committee and Investment Subcommittee are guided by the investment parameters set out in the Foundation’s Investment Policy Statement which is reviewed annually and which has emphasized preservation of capital, capital appreciation, balanced diversification and low investment costs.  As a result, the Foundation’s investment pool has weathered the economic storm of the past several years well and has been able to sustain its scholarships to students as well as to maintain its other programs and services of the College. 

Staff Directory

Diane Van Buren
(607)436-3165
vanburdc@oneonta.edu

Stephanie Christian
(607)436-2579
christsl@oneonta.edu

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