Become a Corporate Member
We connect industry leaders with the next generation of skilled engineers.
As a Syracuse Pulp & Paper Foundation (SPPF) corporate member, you gain direct access to top students across Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, and other majors at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF). These are career-ready graduates who are prepared to drive innovation and sustainability in your organization from day one.
Our corporate membership program is more than recruitment—it’s partnership. You’ll help shape the future of the industry while building relationships with students who bring fresh perspectives, cutting-edge knowledge, and a commitment to excellence.
Membership Levels
Corporate Sponsor
$10,000+
Lead the way in developing tomorrow’s engineering talent. As a Corporate Sponsor, you receive premier access to students and exclusive opportunities to showcase your company as an employer of choice.
- SPPF Director nomination for your company
- First choice of dates for information session and interview day scheduling
- Dedicated company display case in Walters Hall Lobby
- “Company Spotlight” feature at Fall Student Awards Dinner
- Company information video posted on SPPF website
- Access to student resumes
- Use of the “Supporting Employer” bulletin board in Walters Hall
- Company-branded materials included in new student welcome bags
- Company name and logo featured in SPPF newsletters and annual report
Scholarship Donor
$5,000-$9,999
Make a meaningful impact by supporting student success while positioning your company as a top employer in the industry.
- SPPF Director nomination for your company
- “Early Bird” scheduling for information session and interview dates
- “Company Spotlight” opportunity at Fall Student Awards Dinner
- Opportunity to provide a company information video to be posted on SPPF website
- Access to student resumes
- Use of a “Supporting Employer” bulletin board in Walters Hall
- Company-branded materials included in new student welcome bags
- Company name and logo featured in SPPF newsletters and annual report
Corporate Donor
$2,500-$4,999
Strengthen your recruiting efforts and connect with motivated students who are eager to launch their engineering careers.
- SPPF Director nomination for your company
- “Early Bird” scheduling for information session and interview dates
- Access to student resumes
- Use of a “Supporting Employer” bulletin board in Walters Hall
- Company-branded materials included in new student welcome bags
- Company name and logo featured in SPPF newsletters and annual report
Contributor
$1,000-$2,499
Join a community of industry partners committed to developing the engineering workforce and advancing the pulp, paper, and allied industries.
- SPPF Director nomination for your company
- Access to student resumes
- Company-branded materials included in new student welcome bags
- Company name and logo featured in SPPF newsletters and annual report
Participator
Up to $999
Start building connections with SUNY ESF’s talented engineering students and gain visibility within the SPPF community.
- Access to student resumes
- Company branded materials included in new student welcome bags
- Company name and logo featured in SPPF newsletters and annual report
Matching Gift Donor
Variable
Amplify your company’s impact by matching your employees’ donations to SPPF. Encourage giving while demonstrating your commitment to developing the next generation of industry leaders.
Equipment & Materials Donor
Variable
Support hands-on learning by donating equipment or materials for student use. Whether it’s pilot machines, valves, testing equipment, chemicals, or pulp, your contributions help students gain the practical experience that prepares them for real-world challenges.
Why Partner With SPPF?
For more than 65 years, SPPF has been the bridge between education and industry—cultivating talent, fostering innovation, and ensuring the pulp, paper, and allied industries have the skilled engineers they need to thrive. When you become a corporate member, you’re investing in the future of your industry and the engineers who will lead it forward.
