two databases: 1. funding database international and comprehensive – both public and private...
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Finding Research Support through
• Two Databases: 1. Funding Database
• International and comprehensive – both public and private opportunities worth an estimated $33 billion.
• Editorially-maintained and updated daily.
2. Expertise Database• Profiles 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.com
• Login if you have a previous Community of Science account from Vanderbilt (pre-September 2012)…
Pivot – https://pivot.cos.com
… 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.com
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.
Video instructions are available on YouTube by searching for “Proquest
PIVOT”
Melissa VandeWaterDevelopment Coordinator, Foundation Relations,
Development and Alumni RelationsPhone: 615-343-4574
Email: [email protected]://www.vanderbilt.edu/foundation-relations/
Caroline HemyariDevelopment Coordinator, Corporate Relations
Development and Alumni RelationsPhone: 615-322-8657
Email: [email protected]://www.vanderbilt.edu/corporate-relations/
Questions?
Office of Foundation Relations
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 Relations
Focused mission and interest areas
Very specific, directed grant making
Program sustainability is of interest
Require accountability from grantees (even family foundations)
Private Foundations
Scientific Advisory Board, peer-reviewed
Robust grant structure – similar to federal applications
Funds research focused on disease prevention, cure or treatment
Often focused on fostering young scientific careers
Examples of scientific foundations:• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation• Robert Wood Johnson• Spencer Foundation• William T. Grant Foundation• Mary Kay Foundation
Scientific Foundations
Includes private, corporate and personal/family foundations
Lay board structure
Less 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 Foundations
Examples of Non-Scientific Foundations:
• W.K. Kellogg Foundation
• Memorial Foundation
• Ford Foundation
• Arthur Vining Davis Foundation
Non-Scientific Foundations
Typically make research grants, but also have a public advocacy mission
Examples of other non-profit sponsors:• American Heart Association• American Diabetes Association• Autism Speaks• Michael J. Fox Foundation• Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Other Non-Profit Sponsors
• Companies frequently view their gifts as an “investment.”
• Companies can provide support from:• Corporate funds and marketing budgets • Company-sponsored foundation
• Corporate giving can be influenced by the following relationships or motives: • Sponsored research• Recruiting • Vendors• Technology transfer• Market and community visibility
• Conflict of Interest Review
Corporate Support
• General support of research mission• Community programs or projects• Student programs or projects• Scholarships • Fellowships• Equipment donations or other gift-in-kind• Event sponsorships• Capital support or bricks and mortar projects• Matching gifts
Rationale for Funding
Examples of Corporate Support• General Electric• ExxonMobil• Ford Motor Company• Kohl’s• Dollar General• Bank of America• Walmart• Allstate
Corporate Supporters
Questions?
Thank you!