Foundation Relations
The Foundation Relations staff works with faculty and administrators to secure funds from private foundations to support programs that advance San Francisco State University’s mission to provide an exceptional, accessible and affordable education.
SF State’s emphasis on community engagement and experiential learning, among undergraduates as well as graduate students, attracts private foundations seeking to impact diverse communities through educational programs and research, as well as community based initiatives.
Foundations are also helpful in the early phase of innovative initiatives that may shape best practices or public policy improvements in health, education and other areas – and leverage government support to further advance these objectives beyond the Bay Area.
The office works to secure foundation funding for both College priorities and University-wide priorities, promote private foundation funding opportunities among faculty and units, build campus capacity in private foundation fundraising, and advance partnerships with private foundation funders through communication, stewardship and other activities.
Activities and Services
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Conducts private foundation research and identification for College and University-wide priorities
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Provides private foundation contacts where appropriate
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Conducts private foundation calls on behalf of College and University-wide priorities
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Hosts campus visits of foundation representatives
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Monitors and coordinates centrally coordinated private foundations
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Assists with proposal preparation and submission for College and University priorities
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Monitors major foundation activities for changes in giving priorities, staffing, board and leadership
Please contact Lisa Lim, Director of Foundation Relations, at 415/338-6599 or at lisalim@sfsu.edu to learn more about the SF State foundation relations process.
