Philanthropy Partnerships Target universities and research institutes aligned with STEM and economics who may benefit from grantmaking programs, leveraging Sloan Foundation’s track record in supporting high-quality research and diversity in STEM to open collaboration conversations.

Indigenous Educational Focus Explore co-funding or programmatic opportunities with Indigenous graduate initiatives and centers for systemic change, presenting Sloan’s commitment to equity in higher education as a value-add for potential partner organizations and donors.

Open Source Support Propose partnerships with OSPO networks and open science initiatives, highlighting Sloan’s recent grants to build research infrastructure and open-source programs at scale to attract tech-forward institutions.

Graduate Research Grants Engage doctoral programs and research cohorts that seek funding for STEM advancement and life balance initiatives, using Sloan’s history of grantmaking and recognition by national associations to validate funding viability.

Impact Visibility Offer sponsorship and communications packages that align with Sloan’s public understanding mission, enabling partner organizations to co-brand research outcomes, fellowships, and diversity programs for greater visibility.