Corporate and Foundation Relations - Division of University Advancement

Building Community With KSU

At Kennesaw State University, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive innovation and create positive change. Our Corporate and Foundation Relations team serves as a strategic bridge between the KSU Foundation and the corporate and foundation communities, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships that advance our mission as a student-centered, research-driven university.

Our Mission

Our mission is to cultivate and steward meaningful relationships with corporations, foundations, and other external partners to support Kennesaw State University's strategic fundraising campaign priorities. We work with all University colleges and units to secure philanthropic support to facilitate opportunities for experiential learning and professional development for our students, faculty and staff.

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Why Partner With Us?

Impactful Collaboration: Partnering with Kennesaw State University opens doors to impactful collaborations that drive innovation, address societal challenges, and create lasting change.
Access to Talent: Gain access to a diverse pool of talented students, faculty, and researchers who are passionate about making a difference in the world.
Customized Partnerships: We work closely with our corporate and foundation partners to develop customized partnership opportunities that align with their philanthropic goals and strategic objectives.
Visibility and Recognition: Partnering with Kennesaw State University provides visibility and recognition within our vibrant academic community and beyond.

Ways to Engage

Philanthropic Support

Make a meaningful investment in the future by supporting scholarships, endowed chairs, research initiatives, and other university-wide strategic priorities.

Research Partnerships

Collaborate with our world-class faculty and researchers on innovative research projects that address pressing societal challenges and drive economic development.

Corporate Sponsorships

Sponsor events, programs, and initiatives that align with your organization's values and objectives while enhancing your brand visibility and reputation.

We offer a variety of opportunities for corporations and foundations to partner with us, including:

Company Named Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
Company Named Scholarships for Graduate Students
Named Professorships
Facility and Lab Support
Student Projects (i.e. Senior Capstones)
Event Sponsorships (i.e. Hack-a-Thons, Conferences, Academic Summits, Student Engagement, etc.)
Program, Project or Other Endowments
Gifts-In-Kind

Programmatic Support for On-Campus and Outreach Initiatives
- Call Me MISTER
- Wellbeing@KSU
- KSU Arts Season Performances
- Career Planning and Development Corporate Partners Program
- Professional Development/Lecture Series
- Summer Scholars/Camps

Get In Touch

We invite corporations, foundations and other external partners to explore partnership opportunities with Kennesaw State University's Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations. Together, we can make a positive impact and build a brighter future for our students, our communities, and our world.

Contact us today at cfrelations@kennesaw.edu to learn more about how you can partner with us to advance our mission of excellence in education, research and community engagement.