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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!