Corporate and Foundation Gifts

The Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) Office works to generate financial support for University priorities by promoting mutually beneficial relationships with corporations, foundations, and other philanthropic organizations.

The Central Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) Office

• Oversees and coordinates University-wide corporate and foundation activities
• Identifies sources of corporate and foundation support
• Serves schools, centers, and research units across the Grounds
• Provides research assistance, resources, and strategic guidance
• Offers support for proposal writing and assistance with stewardship
• Helps develop policy on corporate and foundation gifts and grants.

Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) works closely with the Coporate and Foundation Relations staff.

Corporate Connections is a gateway to University web sites of interest to business and industry.

Strategies for Effective Corporate Relationships

Build Relationships

Effective companies have active team members who speak in classes, serve on advisory boards, fund relevant programs, and creatively explore opportunities to build a mutually beneficial relationship.

Ensure Continuity

Effective companies keep the same executives assigned to university relations as to recruiting to ensure continuity.

Value the University as a Partner

Effective companies value universities for the expertise they supply, and they cultivate the people who supply information as much as they do their other key suppliers.

Invest in the Partnership

An effective company makes meaningful and targeted gifts as part of a strong university- relations-building program.