Information for Foundations
Our team is here to facilitate your partnership with the University of Arkansas.
The Office of Foundation Relations strives to build strong, mutually beneficial philanthropic relationships with foundations to advance the university's academic and research priorities. These strategic partnerships help develop solutions to complex challenges, drive the state's economy, and create transformational and innovative educational opportunities for student success.
Whether your relationship with the university is new or long-standing, we can help you:
- Connect with faculty research experts and facilitate conversations around areas of mutual interest
- Identify programs at the university doing innovative work your organization wants to support
- Provide assistance to understand and navigate university policies
- Arrange meetings with faculty and program leadership
- Curate site visits that demonstrate the outcomes achieved through your organization's support
CONTACT US
If you are a foundation representative and want to explore opportunities to partner with the University of Arkansas, please email Foundation Relations at fdnrel@uark.edu.
Kellie Knight
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Foundation Relations
knight@uark.edu
Julie Olsen
Senior Director, Foundation Relations
jkolsen@uark.edu
Carol Cooper
Associate Director, Foundation Relations
cooperc@uark.edu