Partnering to advance Purdue

The Office of Foundation Relations, part of the Purdue for Life Foundation, works on behalf of Purdue to help university entities secure impactful funding from private foundations. Our goal is to advance Purdue’s academic, research, and institutional missions through lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Partnering to advance Purdue

For Faculty

The Foundation Relations team identifies, develops, and coordinates foundation support for Purdue researchers, faculty, scholars, and organizations. We provide:

Up-to-date information on the specific priorities of each foundation
Strategies that will help you maximize your proposal’s chance of success
One-on-one consultation for your proposal and its submission

More on how we help you succeed
Submit an inquiry
Get funding information through Pivot

For Foundations

The aim of our Foundation Relations team is to align your foundation’s specific interests with potential opportunities within Purdue and facilitate a robust partnership. To this end, we can:

Connect you with relevant faculty, staff, and programs
Assist with the development of proposals, gift agreements, and any other relevant documents
Oversee reporting on gifts and grants as well as expedite answers to any questions
Organize conference calls and campus visits with members of our campus community
Provide you with valuable information, networking opportunities, and data about Purdue and our community
You can start the conversation by contacting us at ofr@purdueforlife.org or reaching out to members of our team.

For Faculty

The Foundation Relations team identifies, develops, and coordinates foundation support for Purdue researchers, faculty, scholars, and organizations. We provide:

Up-to-date information on the specific priorities of each foundation
Strategies that will help you maximize your proposal’s chance of success
One-on-one consultation for your proposal and its submission

More on how we help you succeed
Submit an inquiry
Get funding information through Pivot

For Foundations

The aim of our Foundation Relations team is to align your foundation’s specific interests with potential opportunities within Purdue and facilitate a robust partnership. To this end, we can:

Connect you with relevant faculty, staff, and programs
Assist with the development of proposals, gift agreements, and any other relevant documents
Oversee reporting on gifts and grants as well as expedite answers to any questions
Organize conference calls and campus visits with members of our campus community
Provide you with valuable information, networking opportunities, and data about Purdue and our community
You can start the conversation by contacting us at ofr@purdueforlife.org or reaching out to members of our team.

Our colleagues in the Office of Foundation Relations have been outstanding partners with the Office of the Provost in responding to large-scale foundation funding opportunities. They were able to shepherd the process from start to finish, allowing us to focus on the ideas, content, and team formation.”

Jenna L. Rickus (ABE’95, A’95),
Senior Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning

Questions? Contact us!

Toll-free 800-319-2199 // ofr@purdueforlife.org

Questions? Contact us!

Toll-free 800-319-2199‍
ofr@purdueforlife.org