2. Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (OCFR)

The OCFR is responsible for managing and coordinating the University’s relationships with corporations and private foundations in an effort to increase funding support for UGA. The coordination of corporate and foundation fund-raising is necessary due to the large number of University personnel requesting or needing assistance by maximizing their chances for support through the elimination of duplicate solicitations. The OCFR offers full and individual attention to all faculty and staff inquiries by providing prospect research, clearance to approach corporations and private foundations, recommendations for cultivation and solicitation strategies, and stewardship activities. When appropriate, the OCFR serves as a liaison to the President’s office.

1. Any faculty/staff seeking private support from a corporation or a private foundation must contact the Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations - Office of Development and/or the appropriate unit development officer. All letters of inquiry and all proposals must be approved by the Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations - Office of Development. TOP

2. In most instances, proposals sent to corporations or foundations on behalf of the University of Georgia must include a Presidential cover letter, as many foundations and corporations will not consider a proposal unless the President’s endorsement accompanies the formal request. The Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations - Office of Development will request this letter from the President. TOP

3. For those faculty/staff having ongoing relationships with foundation and corporate representatives, interaction with the Director is urged. The Director should be informed of cultivation activities and solicitation strategies. TOP