IGEM:MIT/2008/Notebook/Fundraise/Fundraising notes

Notes on fund raising for 2008

 * Invitrogen Foundation
 * Sent an exploratory email to the Invitrogen Foundation on 6/20/2008. They responded by saying that they are reconsidering the goals of their foundation.  We could apply but the next review isn't until September.
 * AstraZeneca
 * They fund healthcare projects, not promising.
 * Biogen Idec Foundation
 * Submitted an application with their Corporate Responsibility group on 6/27.
 * GlaxoSmothKline
 * The mission of their philanthropy program focuses on global healthcare. It is unlinely that we qualify.
 * Merck
 * The Merck Company Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
 * Infinity Pharmaceuticals
 * They don't have an formal sponsorship program. I sent an unsolicited inquiry on 6/20/2008.
 * Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation
 * Sent an initial contact email using their online form on 6/20/2008.
 * Schering-Plough
 * Submitted an application on 6/27.
 * Genzyme
 * Submitted an application with their Community Relations on 6/28.
 * Monsanto has a six month turn-around on applications.
 * Millenium Pharmaceuticals focuses on patient education and cancer treatment.
 * Abbott
 * The Abbott fund focuses on geographical areas directly around Abbott facilities.
 * National Starch Food Innovation division (They have a plant genetics group, not clear if they have a philanthropy program yet)
 * sent an initial contact email using their online form on 7/6/08.
 * phone call made in late July; fund raising letter sent on 8/8/08
 * American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc.
 * sent inquiry email on 7/6/08
 * phone call made in late July; fund raising letter sent on 8/8/08