Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution in SUNY. Founded in 1816, we are the oldest institution in SUNY. www.Potsdam.edu THE MISSION OF THE POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS TO SECURE AND MANAGE PRIVATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND OTHER GIFTS THAT BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR SUNY POTSDAM. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO THE COLLEGE'S GOAL TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN STUDENTS, AND ENHANCE THEIR EXPERIENCES IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM. THE FOUNDATION STEWARDS ITS RESOURCES FOR THE LONG-TERM BENEFIT OF SUNY POTSDAM WHILE ALSO PROVIDING THE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE CURRENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE COLLEGE AND ITS STUDENTS, CONSISTENT WITH THE WISHES OF THE FOUNDATION'S GENEROUS DONORS.