Corporate & Foundation Relations

The Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR) advances the University of Hawaiʻi’s teaching, research, and service mission by securing philanthropic support from corporations and private foundations. Working in partnership with campus leadership, deans, and department chairs across all 10 UH campuses, CFR serves as a central resource connecting external organizational funders with UH faculty and academic initiatives.  We support UH by:

• Partnering with faculty and academic leaders to shape competitive, funder-aligned project concepts and funding strategies.
• Identifying and cultivating prospective corporate and foundation partners whose interests align with UH research, academic, and community priorities.
• Managing and strengthening funder relationships, serving as a central point of contact between UH and corporate or foundation partners.
• Providing proposal and budget review to help ensure compliance with philanthropic funder guidelines prior to submission.
• Supporting stewardship and impact reporting, helping faculty and campus units demonstrate outcomes and sustain long-term philanthropic partnerships.

Through these efforts, Corporate & Foundation Relations helps advance UH’s strategic priorities while fostering durable partnerships that support innovation, student success, and community impact across Hawaiʻi and beyond.

Corporate & Foundation Relations Staff