University Advancement

Foundation Relations

The foundation relations program aims to increase the amount of private foundation grants made to Butler University academic programs, outreach and special projects. We work closely with the university's deans, development researchers, Office of Sponsored Programs, faculty, and development directors to provide various foundation-related services to the university. These activities range from identifying foundation funding opportunities to assisting with project and proposal development, conducting foundation site-visits, providing grantsmanship training, facilitating the submission of grant proposals, and acting as stewards of grants we have received.

We seek to provide a service that is both strategic and coordinated. We assist in taking great ideas and making them into fundable projects in partnership with foundations whose funding initiatives align with the university's strengths.

Lori Norris, Director, Corporate Relations
Butler University
4600 Sunset Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317.940.9883
lnorris@butler.edu