Corporate & Foundation Relations

Corporations and foundations play an integral role in transforming lives at the University of Northern Iowa. These partnerships provide valuable philanthropic support for academic endeavors and field-based programs that connect our students and faculty to the community and the world.

For Corporations

The University of Northern Iowa has endless opportunities for organizations, big and small, that help meet a company’s philanthropic and workforce goals. Visit our corporate partnership page to learn more.

Is your organization registered with the UNI Foundation for matching gifts? Check out our matching gifts page to see a list of employers registered with the UNI Foundation for matching gifts.

For Foundations

The UNI Corporate and Foundation Relations staff helps coordinate support from private philanthropic foundations to match the university’s teaching, learning and research priorities. We invite you to explore partnership opportunities that are mutually beneficial to all.

For Faculty/Staff

UNI's Corporate and Foundation Relations is your gateway for assistance in identifying funding opportunities, grants and sponsored project support.

If you are a grant-seeker, please complete the Faculty and Staff Grant-Seeking form. You can also contact us. We are ready to assist.

Foundation Contact

Hillery Oberle
Assistant Vice President for Strategy,
Communications & Campaigns
‌319-273-2226
hillery.oberle@uni.edu

Corporate Contact

Andrea Elliott
Senior Director of Corporate Relations
‌319-273-6778
andrea.elliott@uni.edu