[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1587557223435{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;border-top-color: #fac600 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #fac600 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” background_image=”838932″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”250px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”250px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#00205b” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no” fnt_family_h2=”Roboto Condensed”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]Our Work<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”small” position=”left” color=”#ffc70a” border_style=”solid” thickness=”3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n The URochester Foundation Relations office provides strategic prospect analysis and stakeholder coordination, while assisting with proposal development. From concept papers and letters of inquiry to grant applications and reports, we help advance competitive, mission-aligned funding proposals. Whether you are exploring new funding opportunities or managing an existing foundation relationship, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no” fnt_family_h2=”Roboto Condensed”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]Identifying opportunities<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”small” position=”left” color=”#ffc70a” border_style=”solid” width=”50″ thickness=”3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]Supporting opportunities<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”small” position=”left” color=”#ffc70a” border_style=”solid” width=”50″ thickness=”3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Partner with Foundation Relations<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no” fnt_family_h2=”Roboto Condensed”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]Resources <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”small” position=”left” color=”#ffc70a” border_style=”solid” width=”50″ thickness=”3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1784147379143{padding-right: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;}”]<\/p>\n Guidance to help you determine if exploring private foundation funding is right for your project or program.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1784732199487{background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”][vc_accordion active_tab=”1″ collapsible=”yes” style=”accordion” accordion_section_height=”40″ hide_icon=”no”][vc_accordion_tab title=”What Is a Private Foundation?” title_tag=”p” hover_anim=”color” hover_anim_color=”#ffc200″][vc_column_text]A private foundation is a tax-exempt charitable organization, typically established by an individual, family, or corporation to support charitable activities. Key characteristics include:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”When should I contact Foundation Relations?” title_tag=”p”][vc_column_text]Please contact us when:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”When should I contact the Office of Research and Project Administration or the Office of the Vice President for Research instead of Foundation Relations?” title_tag=”p”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text hover_anim=”color”]Please contact the Office of Research and Project Administration (https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/ORPA\/<\/a>), or the Office of the Vice President for Research (https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/university-research\/<\/a>) when:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1784732208213{background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”][vc_accordion active_tab=”1″ collapsible=”yes” style=”accordion” accordion_section_height=”40″ hide_icon=”no”][vc_accordion_tab title=”What is a limited submission opportunity?” title_tag=”p”][vc_column_text]Some foundations restrict the number of proposals an institution may submit for a particular funding opportunity. When this occurs, the university conducts a proactive internal review and selection process to identify the strongest proposal(s) for submission. Limited submission opportunities are announced through the Office of the Vice President for Research’s listserv and funding portal, where faculty can review eligibility requirements, deadlines, and internal application guidelines. Selected applicants receive support from Foundation Relations in developing a competitive proposal for submission to the foundation.<\/p>\n To view current limited submission opportunities and join the announcement listserv, please visit the Office of the Vice President for Research at https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/university-research\/awards\/internal-funding\/limited-submission-opportunities\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Can I contact a foundation directly?” title_tag=”p”][vc_column_text]Please do not contact a foundation directly<\/u>. Some foundations require you to approach them through our office; some limit the number of proposals a university can submit and ask our office to coordinate. Please reach out to Foundation Relations to discuss a foundation\/opportunity before approaching the funder.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Is Foundation Relations a grant writing service?” title_tag=”p”][vc_column_text]Foundation Relations\u2019 staff provide a critical and strategic review of private foundation grant applications written by faculty\/clinicians\/staff. We offer expert feedback to encourage the most competitive submissions.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”100px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1784731984120{background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Impact stories<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”small” position=”left” color=”#ffc70a” border_style=”solid” width=”50″ thickness=”3″][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1784216390560{padding-right: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;}”]<\/p>\n Foundation partnerships are helping University of Rochester researchers and faculty make a difference in our community and the world.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#ffffff” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”5px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1784228195537{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”847322″ img_size=”full” mkd_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1784229356961{background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1784228605415{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”]URochester awarded Keck Foundation funding to tackle chemistry grand challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n The cutting-edge project aims to harness quantum light to unlock new chemical processes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1784228359728{background-color: #f4f4f4f4 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1784312666193{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”]Read more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1784228140308{background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” 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Lee Foundation Extends Scholarship Support for Psychiatric Mental Health NP Program<\/strong><\/p>\n The Patrick P. Lee Foundation has extended its support of the University of Rochester School of Nursing for another four years.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1784228359728{background-color: #f4f4f4f4 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1784312718991{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”]Read more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1784228140308{background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”5px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1784228195537{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”847612″ img_size=”full” mkd_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1784229356961{background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1784296927921{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”]When Minutes Matter: URochester Medicine Doubles Down on Mobile Stroke Care<\/strong><\/p>\n University of Rochester Medicine has acquired a second Mobile Stroke Unit.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1784228359728{background-color: #f4f4f4f4 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1784312741512{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”]Read more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1784228140308{background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no” fnt_family_h2=”Roboto Condensed”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]Contact<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”small” position=”left” color=”#ffc70a” border_style=”solid” width=”50″ thickness=”3″][vc_column_text]To partner with Foundation Relations, please contact Christine Decker, Development Program Assistant, at (585) 273-5113 or christine.decker@rochester.edu<\/a>. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Foundation Relations Office | Phone: (585) 273-5113[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Ellen Speer<\/strong> Mair\u00e9ad Hartmann, MPA<\/strong> Emily Goodenough<\/strong> Christine Decker<\/strong> [vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1587557223435{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;border-top-color: #fac600 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #fac600 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” background_image=”838932″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”250px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text] Foundation Relations [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”250px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#00205b” css_animation=””…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":685212,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full_width.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-846612","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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Meet the Team<\/h2>\n
Foundation Relations Directory<\/h2>\n
\nAssistant Vice President, Foundation Relations
\nespeer@admin.rochester.edu<\/a>
\n(585) 469-9663<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDirector, Foundation Relations
\nmairead.hartmann@rochester.edu<\/a>
\n(585) 276-7867<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDirector, Foundation Relations
\nemily.goodenough@rochester.edu<\/a>
\n(585) 276-3955<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Jason Roberts<\/strong>
\nAssociate Director, Foundation Relations
\njason.roberts@rochester.edu<\/a>
\n(585) 276-3605<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDevelopment Program Assistant, Foundation Relations
\nchristine.decker@rochester.edu<\/a>
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