About UVA Corporate & Foundation Relations
Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR) is a department of University Advancement that supports faculty, programs, and strategic priorities across the university.
As a resource for those seeking funding from corporate partners and private foundations, we provide technical assistance at every stage of proposal development and preparation, including processing through the Office of Sponsored Programs, as well as post-award support with reporting and stewardship.
Our team is currently led by:
Ellen Root
Interim Executive Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
[email protected]
434-924-6027
Heather Engel
Associate Vice President, Corporate Philanthropy, Gift Planning & Foundation Relations
he3pe@virginia.edu
For general questions or inquiries about our services, contact us at [email protected] or view our Frequently Asked Questions.
About UVA Corporate Relations
Corporate Relations is a program of the CFR department that helps generate financial support for the university’s priorities by developing mutually beneficial relationships with corporations. If you are interested in pursuing corporate funding, please visit the Corporate Relations website or contact:
Joonhyung Cho
Director of Corporate Relations & Business Development
[email protected]
434-422-0731
Visit Us
Our team is working both remotely and in UVA Advancement’s offices at:
2420 Old Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
If you plan to visit our offices, please get in touch. Visit this page for general visitor and parking information.