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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.
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Searching the PIVOT Funding Database:
Click Funding
Use the “Advanced Search”
function to search by
requirements, location,
sponsor type, deadlines, etc.
“Exclude” feature can remove
funding opportunities that
don’t match your needs
Video instructions are available on YouTube by
searching for “Proquest PIVOT”
Melissa VandeWater
Development Coordinator, Foundation Relations,
Development and Alumni Relations
Phone: 615-343-4574
 Email: melissa.vandewater@vanderbilt.edu
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/foundation-relations/
Caroline Hemyari
Development Coordinator, Corporate Relations
Development and Alumni Relations
Phone: 615-322-8657
Email: caroline.hemyari@vanderbilt.edu
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/corporate-relations/
Office of
Foundation Relations
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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.
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Focused mission and interest areas
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Very specific, directed grant making
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Program sustainability is of interest
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Require accountability from grantees
(even family foundations)
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Scientific Advisory Board, peer-reviewed
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Robust grant structure – similar to federal applications
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Funds research focused on disease prevention, cure or
treatment
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Often focused on fostering young scientific careers
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Examples of scientific foundations:
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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson
Spencer Foundation
William T. Grant Foundation
Mary Kay Foundation
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Includes private, corporate and personal/family
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Lay board structure
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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
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Examples of Non-Scientific Foundations:
• W.K. Kellogg Foundation
• Memorial Foundation
• Ford Foundation
• Arthur Vining Davis Foundation
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Typically make research grants, but also have a public
advocacy mission
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Examples of other non-profit sponsors:
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American Heart Association
American Diabetes Association
Autism Speaks
Michael J. Fox Foundation
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
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Companies frequently view their gifts as an
“investment.”
Companies can provide support from:
• Corporate funds and marketing budgets
• Company-sponsored foundation
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Corporate giving can be influenced by the following
relationships or motives:
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Sponsored research
Recruiting
Vendors
Technology transfer
Market and community visibility
Conflict of Interest Review
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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
Examples of Corporate Support
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General Electric
ExxonMobil
Ford Motor Company
Kohl’s
Dollar General
Bank of America
Walmart
Allstate
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