“If you want to make a difference, JMU is an incubator of opportunity.”

-Bob Kolvoord, Dean, College of Integrated Science & Engineering

For Funders

For private foundations seeking to form a meaningful partnership with JMU, our team offers:

  • Strategic Alignment: Assess how your foundation's mission and funding opportunities align with JMU's strategic initiatives and priorities to ensure a mutually beneficial connection. We'll work together to identify shared objectives for growth, innovation, and impact.
  • Tailored Engagement: Coordinate campus visits and facilitate discussions for you to engage directly with JMU Faculty Experts, researchers, and academic leadership to foster collaboration.
  • Streamlined Reporting: You can expect timely, accurate, and transparent reporting from JMU as we help streamline reporting processes for existing grant funding.
For Faculty

For those pursuing grant funding from private foundations, our team is here to assist by:

  • Developing Proposals: We are skilled in developing grant proposals on behalf of JMU that align with the purpose and funding priorities of private foundations, maximizing your chances of securing support.
  • Following Procedures: We help ensure all procedures and protocols set forth by each foundation are followed to ensure compliance and demonstrate our commitment to accountability and transparency.
  • Reporting Support: We help facilitate reporting requirements, handling the process per the foundation's specifications, relieving you of administrative burdens and allowing you to focus on your work.
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