The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) seeks out mutually beneficial partnerships with foundations and corporations to support the institutional and academic priorities of Canisius College. Primarily, CFR focuses its efforts on achieving the goals of the comprehensive campaign, A Legacy of Leadership, and the college’s Plan for Academic Excellence. CFR provides a comprehensive set of services to advance these priorities, including:
- Prospect identification and research
- Proposal coordination and development
- Faculty and program coordination
- Planning on- and off-campus site visits
- Editing and writing support for letters of inquiry and proposals
- Securing institutional approval
- Researching and collecting institutional data and materials
- Preparation of stewardship reports for awarded grants
CFR coordinates its efforts with a number of offices on campus to ensure that faculty and administrators receive the support they need. In particular, CFR works closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs and the Office of Government Relations, to ensure that solicitations to prospective funders are strategic and well-aligned.
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is the central point of coordination for most faculty projects. OSP is the college’s authorized representative for grants, contracts, and other agreements. Their office can help faculty research and obtain external funding, submit proposals, administer awards, and comply with all Canisius and sponsor policies. All faculty proposals must be coordinated through OSP. Please contact the office’s director, Mary Ann Langlois, and visit the OSP webpage for more information, access to funding opportunities, and assistance in developing grant proposals. You can also learn more by clicking here (Adobe Acrobat PDF).