Prospect Management
The Office of Foundation Relations provides a central point of organization for the University's systemic effort to engage private philanthropic foundations. By doing so, we effectively represent Purdue's overarching objectives while courteously respecting most foundations' desire for a single point of contact at academic institutions.

Research
Using our knowledge and resources, we will research prospective foundation funders and find a match between a proposed project and a foundation's area of interest. Many of our research resources are unique on campus.

Proposal Development
Foundation Relations will assist a prospective grant-seeker in developing a proposal, including outlining the goal and scope of the project, budget planning, presentation strategies, and general grantsmanship tips. Since Foundation Relations does not have dedicated grant writers on staff, applicants, their unit development officer, and the director of foundation relations will work together to fashion grant proposals.

Foundation Visits/Campus Visits/Events
Foundation Relations is available to assist in making arrangements for a visit to foundations by the president, provost, deans, and faculty, and facilitate visits to campus by foundation personnel.

Stewardship
Proper stewardship of a gift is the surest route to the next gift. In all cases, the Office of Foundation Relations works with foundation partners to assure that their charitable-giving goals are met, and that appropriate recognition is given for their support.