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Collaborating with research: Leveraging government grants to increase industry support
Journal of Education Advancement & Marketing,
7
(3),
261-272
(2022)
Abstract
This paper elucidates the complicated world of government research grants in Canada and illustrates the opportunities for internal and external collaboration with faculty and research in order to secure transformative funding. Using two case studies, this paper showcases two potential step-by-step approaches to secure philanthropic and research funding from industry partners — matched by government grants two or three times over.
Keywords: academic research; MITACS; SSHRC; OCE; NSERC; alumni; philanthropy; government grants
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Author's Biography
Josh Bowman certified fundraising executive (CFRE) who has worked in higher education for seven years and as a fundraiser and consultant for 14 years. Prior to joining Toronto Metropolitan University, Josh helped close a successful CAN$100+m capital campaign for the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Josh has been a speaker at CCAE, AFP Congress, and has consulted and worked for several wonderful humanitarian, arts and education organisations, including Second Harvest, the University of Guelph, and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. Josh holds a BA from the University of British Columbia.
Stephanie Treloar worked in university administration for 14 years, originally overseeing the operations of an academic research centre, and then shifting to fundraising, with a focus on supporting principal gift asks. Her current Advancement role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders to coordinate the development of academic initiatives intended to attract donors at the principal gift level. Stephanie holds a PhD from Harvard University, and an MA and BMus from the University of Calgary.
