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The fountain in Kent State University's Risman Plaza at night.
The fountain in Kent State University's Risman Plaza at night.

Corporate & Foundation Relations

The Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations initiates and sustains contact with private foundations and business entities to engage interest and build relationships. The team works closely with university administrators, faculty, and staff to provide centralized communication about funding opportunities for research, interdisciplinary projects, and institutional priorities. Staff members are also available to assist faculty and staff with proposal development and strategy.


Business

Communicate

Bullet  Serve as the University point of contact for corporations and private foundations
Bullet Coordinate with the Office of Sponsored Programs
Bullet Interact with corporate and foundation leadership


Kent State

Centralize

Bullet  Ensure development of budgets with the Office of Sponsored Programs
Bullet Assist faculty in working within Coeus
Bullet Review proposal from funder perspective and ensure that guidelines fit with projects and initiatives


Prentice Gate

Develop

Bullet  Create relationships with faculty to understand their work and particular projects
Bullet Recognize interdisciplinary opportunities
Bullet Maintain a comprehensive relationship with the funder that looks beyond one project/proposal


 

Corporate & Foundation Relations
160 Administrative Services Bldg, 2nd Fl.
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
330-672-0455