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    Foundation Relations

    Foundation Relations (FR), in the University Development Office, works to expand and deepen the University’s relationships with philanthropic foundations for the benefit of the University and the larger society. The University and its colleges/schools/units (CSUs) have many strong and long-standing ties with foundations in Austin, across Texas, and around the country. Through its partnerships with the private and nonprofit sectors, the University strengthens its academic programs for students, its service to the public, and its position as one of the leading research universities in the world.

    FR provides long-term, strategic planning for many of the University’s foundation relationships. To accomplish this, the FR staff:

    • Participates in partnership- and relationship-building activities with foundations.
    • Promotes mutually beneficial relationships between foundations and University CSUs.
    • Provides direct assistance and support to CSUs by identifying foundation funding sources for priority programs and preparing proposals to such entities.
    • Provides administrative and technological infrastructure for prospect coordination, planning, and solicitation, as well as other services to enhance CSU relationships with foundations.
    • Serves as a liaison between foundation entities and academic, administrative, and research units of the University.

    Resources and Links

    Office of the Vice President for Research
    Office of Sponsored Projects

    Gail Giebink
    Director, Foundation Relations
    Phone: 512-475-9628
    Fax: 512-471-7868

    The University of Texas at Austin
    University Development Office
    Foundation Relations
    Littlefield Home (LFH)
    302 West 24th Street
    Austin, TX 78705