Strategic Giving at the Johnson School

Industry-academia synergies benefit both parties: Corporate Partners can take an active hand in shaping the future of business education, while gaining the inside track to cutting-edge research and enjoying priority status in recruiting top-notch graduates. Schools, similarly, benefit greatly from their Corporate Partners' experience, integrating real-world material into their curricula, and learning from business leaders. We are happy to work with you to develop comprehensive, multifaceted strategies that leverage our capabilities and enhance your long-term visibility and presence, such as: Helping you select appropriate opportunities to visit campus regularly, speak in classes, serve on advisory boards, fund relevant programs, and look for other ways to work with us.

Developing a cost-effective strategy for making meaningful and targeted gifts as part of a strong relationship building program. Some companies make annual grants, fund scholarships, make periodic major gifts, provide new equipment and software, or support the upgrading or construction of laboratories and facilities.

Mining our resources to benefit your business by recruiting alumni, getting acquainted with prospective employees through internships and co-op programs, exploring synergies with faculty, and working toward mutually valuable research practices.