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Each October, the Stanford Associates Board of Governors convenes to select grant recipients from proposals submitted by departments across campus seeking to engage alumni in their work as volunteers and participants.
Grants
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Department of Art History
Latinx Art Beyond Museum Walls: A project to document and celebrate Stanford’s history of Chicano/o/x and Latina/o/x art through oral interviews and a documentary film, promoting nontraditional art spaces on campus.
Department of Music
Alumni Piano Engagement Initiative: A project to foster connections and nurture musical passions among Stanford Piano alumni through a three-day event featuring music, masterclasses, discussions, and collaborative sessions.
SAA, Alumni Communities
Women + Diverse Leaders Champ Social Change: A project to highlight the diverse career experiences of Stanford alumnae across popular industries to amplify women's leadership stories; provide networking opportunities; and engage alums, career changers, and investors.
SAA, Alumni Communities
Farm to Forty Acres Day of Learning: A project to celebrate the scholarly achievements of Stanford alumni faculty at the University of Texas through the “Farm to Forty Acres Day of Learning,” an event connecting attendees and speakers, and cultivating a sense of community.
SAA, Alumni and Student Class Outreach Department
Recent Grad Connectors: A project to enhance young alumni participation in and awareness of undergraduate reunion events, providing opportunities and incentives for younger class alumni to volunteer and generate excitement among classmates.
SAA, Stanford University’s LGBTQ+ Alumni Community
2024 Pride Summit: A project to bring together worldwide Stanford LGBTQ+ alumni; facilitating connections and discussions on relevant community issues; and prioritizing future initiatives within the Stanford community.
Stanford FLI Office
First-Generation and/or Low-Income (FLI) Mentor Program: A project to broaden alumni mentorship opportunities for FLI students via panels, events, and lectures; utilizing the SAM platform to foster connections between students and alumni mentors for educational and career guidance.
Donations
Stanford Associates funds grants to campus organizations to help turn innovative alumni engagement ideas into reality.