By aligning with Saint Louis University — one of the nation’s leading research institutions — companies and private foundations show their leadership in the community. Via a mutually beneficial relationship with SLU, these partners strategically support research, service and the next generation of ethical leaders and innovators.
Opportunities for Engagement
There are many ways for companies and private foundations to engage with the SLU community. Whether you’re looking for long-term research partnerships, educational opportunities for your staff, advice from our faculty or the chance to engage with today’s young scholars, SLU's Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations staff is happy to work with you to discover existing or create customized strategic opportunities that support your organization’s goals.
These include:
Get in front of the next generation of leaders, innovators and employees via on-campus career fairs, internship placement services and targeted recruitment events.
Showcase your organization’s commitment to education and the St. Louis community via philanthropic efforts, such as naming opportunities; named fellowships, scholarships and professorships; capital investments; and serving as a sponsor for programs and events on campus. For a list of current sponsorship opportunities, please email our office at corporateandfoundation@slu.edu.
Additionally, corporate partners may highlight their areas of expertise through in-kind gifts of talent and goods, such as promotional media, equipment or technology, and consulting and other services.
Our staff works closely with SLU’s Office of Research Development and services to facilitate industry-sponsored research and contract agreements, including individual research collaborations, philanthropic research, disseminating requests for proposals, and long-term research agreement alliances.
The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations works directly with SLU’s Office of the Vice President for Research to bring discoveries to the marketplace.
Interacting with professionals is a valuable learning experience for our students. The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations can help arrange speaking opportunities at a variety of schools and departments on campus.
With access to SLU's diverse academic programs, our staff can organize customized professional development opportunities for your employees, including certificate programs, onsite workshops and continuing education credits.
Many of our esteemed faculty members are available for consulting and collaborations. Our office will connect you with SLU’s experts in your area of business.
Provide a chance for the SLU alumni on your staff to network with colleagues and University faculty and staff by bringing SLU to you. The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations will assist in hosting a convenient reception at your workplace.
Contact our office to learn more about engagement opportunities at Saint Louis University by calling 314-977-2499 or emailing corporateandfoundation@slu.edu.