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through Two Databases 1 Funding Database International and comprehensive both public and private opportunities worth an estimated 33 billion Editoriallymaintained and updated daily ID: 272631

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Finding Research Support throughSlide2

Two Databases: 1. Funding DatabaseInternational and comprehensive – both public and private opportunities worth an estimated $33 billion. Editorially-maintained and updated daily. 2. Expertise DatabaseProfiles created automatically based on publically available publications.Enables you to fine tune funding alerts based on keywords in your profile. You can choose to receive

weekly updates on searches you create and save.

Pivot – https://pivot.cos.comSlide3

Login if you have a previous Community of Science account from Vanderbilt (pre-September 2012)…Pivot – https://pivot.cos.comSlide4

… or sign up if you don’t already have an account (Vanderbilt will be pre-populated if you do this on campus).Creating an account is the only way to save your searches or edit your profile!

Pivot – https://pivot.cos.comSlide5

Searching the PIVOT Funding Database:“Exclude” feature can remove funding opportunities that don’t match your needs

Click Funding

Use the “Advanced Search” function to search by requirements, location, sponsor type, deadlines, etc.Slide6

Video instructions are available on YouTube by searching for “Proquest PIVOT”Slide7

Melissa VandeWaterDevelopment Coordinator, Foundation Relations, Development and Alumni RelationsPhone: 615-343-4574Email: melissa.vandewater@vanderbilt.eduhttp://www.vanderbilt.edu/foundation-relations/Caroline HemyariDevelopment Coordinator, Corporate RelationsDevelopment and Alumni RelationsPhone: 615-322-8657Email:

caroline.hemyari@vanderbilt.eduhttp://www.vanderbilt.edu/corporate-relations/

Questions?Slide8

Office of Foundation RelationsSlide9

Identifies, cultivates, coordinates, solicits and stewards relationships with foundations that lead to support for the institution’s highest priorities. Works to understand each foundation's mission to ensure a good match between the foundation's interests and Vanderbilt's programs and projects.Serves as liaison between foundation officers and Vanderbilt leadership, faculty members and program directors. Assists in proposal development, coordinates communications, and helps maintain and advance the relationship during and beyond the grant period.

Office of Foundation RelationsSlide10

Focused mission and interest areas Very specific, directed grant makingProgram sustainability is of interestRequire accountability from grantees (even family foundations)

Private FoundationsSlide11

Scientific Advisory Board, peer-reviewedRobust grant structure – similar to federal applicationsFunds research focused on disease prevention, cure or treatment

Often focused on fostering young scientific careers

Examples of s

cientific

foundations:

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Robert

Wood Johnson

Spencer Foundation

William

T.

Grant

Foundation

Mary Kay Foundation

Scientific FoundationsSlide12

Includes private, corporate and personal/family foundationsLay board structureLess formal grant structure requiring guidance and coordination from the Office of Foundation Relations (Development)Often focused on programs for:

Program development

Community impact through outreach, services, education

Underserved populations

Non-Scientific FoundationsSlide13

Examples of Non-Scientific Foundations:W.K. Kellogg FoundationMemorial FoundationFord FoundationArthur Vining Davis Foundation

Non-Scientific FoundationsSlide14

Typically make research grants, but also have a public advocacy missionExamples of other non-profit sponsors:American Heart AssociationAmerican Diabetes AssociationAutism SpeaksMichael J. Fox Foundation

Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Other Non-Profit SponsorsSlide15

Companies frequently view their gifts as an “investment.” Companies can provide support from:Corporate funds and marketing budgets Company-sponsored foundationCorporate giving can be influenced by the following relationships or motives: Sponsored research

Recruiting VendorsTechnology transfer

Market and community visibility

Conflict of Interest

Review

Corporate SupportSlide16

General support of research missionCommunity programs or projectsStudent programs or projectsScholarships FellowshipsEquipment donations or other gift-in-kindEvent sponsorshipsCapital support or bricks and mortar projects

Matching gifts

Rationale for FundingSlide17

Examples of Corporate SupportGeneral ElectricExxonMobilFord Motor CompanyKohl’sDollar GeneralBank of AmericaWalmart

Allstate

Corporate SupportersSlide18

Questions?Thank you!