Foundation Relations
Shaping ideas into fundable opportunities
Foundation Relations
Forging partnerships that create positive change in the world
When missions align
Our Foundation Relations team aims to build strong, lasting relationships between foundations and Virginia Tech to advance mutual goals. As a centralized resource, we work with colleges, programs, and Advancement colleagues to identify university expertise that aligns with philanthropic interest
We also work closely with the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and the Office of Sponsored Programs, to help Virginia Tech faculty deliver effective, compliant proposals to top national and local foundations. And to encourage ongoing support, we provide high-level stewardship and recognition to our foundation partners through outreach and communication.
Helping research find its champions
Our team offers a full continuum of services to the Virginia Tech community and industry to help partnerships grow and flourish and ensure the discoveries made at the university deliver economic and human impact. We enable platforms and projects large and small.
Our team
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Lane GuilliamsAssociate Director, Foundation Relations // Lane Guilliams develops and expands partnerships with foundations in support of academic programs and faculty research. An advancement professional for more than 15 years, she has spent much of her career working with external and internal stakeholders and supporters to establish and strengthen meaningful philanthropic partnerships.<br/>Having previously worked in an alumni relations role at Virginia Tech, Lane enjoys serving her alma mater once again. She has a passion for working in higher education, and especially enjoys working with foundation funders to match their philanthropic goals with the goals of the university. Lane earned a B.S. from Virginia Tech and an M.A. from the University of Oklahoma. She is a certified fundraising executive.//laneg@vt.edu