Institutional Engagement
At Towson University (ΌͺΟιΒ齫), the Institutional Engagement team works with faculty and staff to foster meaningful relationships with companies and private foundations.
As part of University Advancement, the Institutional Engagement team focuses on assisting the ΌͺΟιΒ齫 community in securing the philanthropic resources needed to advance strategic objectives across campus. This is accomplished by matching ΌͺΟιΒ齫 opportunities with a corporation/foundationβs philanthropic priorities. By working with ΌͺΟιΒ齫βs talented faculty, staff, and students we establish connections to programs and projects across the institution that create a win-win for the ΌͺΟιΒ齫 community and our private funders.
Gifts and grants from corporations and private foundations that are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations are received and managed by the Towson University Foundation (ΌͺΟιΒ齫F), which is Towson Universityβs affiliated foundation. All proposals submitted under the auspices of the ΌͺΟιΒ齫F are first routed through ΌͺΟιΒ齫βs Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (OSPR) to ensure compliance with ΌͺΟιΒ齫 protocols. In this way, University Advancement, through the Institutional Engagement team, partners with OSPR to maximize funding pathways for ΌͺΟιΒ齫 initiatives. The Institutional Engagement Team brings expertise in working with corporations and private foundation to assist faculty and staff to develop and submit the strongest proposals to the most appropriate corporations and private foundations.
The Institutional Engagement team's interactions support three main groups: Corporations, Private Foundations, and Faculty and Staff.
Corporations
Depending on the interests and needs of your company, we will make connections to the right people and resources on campus to achieve your goals. ΌͺΟιΒ齫 is ranked among the top public universities in the country. With over 23,000 students and 3,000+ faculty and staff, there are an infinite number of ways for you to engage with the ΌͺΟιΒ齫 community. Whether your company is looking for talent, research or other points of engagement to align with your philanthropic objectives, weβll coordinate those interactions to develop an efficient and effective partnership with ΌͺΟιΒ齫.
Foundations
The relationships between Towson University and private philanthropic foundations are crucial to the success of the university and support new initiatives, project funding, scholarships, capital improvements and more. To ensure that every connection we make with a foundation is strategic and optimized, we monitor the programs and objectives of national, regional, and Baltimore-area foundations to align ΌͺΟιΒ齫βs proposals with the organizationβs philanthropic priorities. Our goal is to build new and nurture existing relationships to secure ongoing support for ΌͺΟιΒ齫βs strategic initiatives.
Faculty & Staff
The Institutional Engagement team supports the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of corporate and private foundations. Working closely with faculty and staff, as well as the Office of Sponsored Programs & Research, we help determine the best approach to each funding opportunity. We identify and connect faculty and staff with appropriate funders, provide project consultation, aid in the creation of compelling proposals, guide stewardship, and, when appropriate, coordinate visits with funders to discuss projects.
When faculty and staff are interested in reaching out to a private foundation or corporation contact the Institutional Engagement team and we can provide updates on the current status of ΌͺΟιΒ齫βs relationship with the entity, including the current relationship status, recent contacts, changes in proposal protocol or other activity.
Melanie Kelleher
Director of Institutional Engagementmkelleher AT_TOWSON
410-704-2559