SCU School of Engineering’s Healthcare Innovation and Design Program partners with the National Institute for Innovation in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing (NIIMBL), Biocom California Institute, Genentech, and Merck to develop new skill-building experiences focused on advanced data programming for biotech manufacturing, operations, and supply chain. SCU BioCAD online courses offer 25+ hours of sector-specific training for biotech workers and students seeking to improve Python skills. Through the 2025 NIIMBL eXperience Program, it will host a Bay Area-based residential summer program for college students.
Institutional Giving Team
Institutional Giving cultivates relationships with corporations, foundations, and non-profit organizations to support Santa Clara’s most compelling programs, create value for partners, and serve our communities. We collaborate to leverage our collective resources, expertise, and perspectives to educate the next generation and advance innovative solutions for a rapidly changing world.
Assistant Vice President, Principal Gifts and Institutional Giving
408-551-3490
hpastorini@scu.edu
Operations Manager, Principal Gifts and Institutional Giving
408-551-3130
jkalauokalani@scu.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
The Institutional Giving office at Santa Clara University serves as the primary liaison between the university and its corporate and foundation partners. Our team fosters mutually beneficial relationships that advance SCU’s mission and strategic priorities, while helping our partners achieve their philanthropic and business objectives. We support funding for programs, research, scholarships, and community impact initiatives across the university.
Corporations and foundations can engage with SCU through a variety of channels, including:
- Supporting student programs, scholarships, or internships.
- Advancing community and social impact projects aligned with SCU’s Jesuit values.
- Sponsoring research projects or innovation initiatives.
- Engaging with faculty expertise in areas like sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and technology ethics.
We work closely with each partner to design a tailored engagement plan.
For inquiries about partnerships or funding opportunities, please contact the SCU Institutional Giving office using our contact form.
We will quickly route your request to the appropriate member of our team who can connect with you to explore opportunities for collaboration.
SCU values partnerships that reflect shared goals and principles. Our team works closely with corporate and foundation representatives to identify areas of alignment, ensuring that collaborative projects advance both SCU’s mission and the institution’s objectives. Through dialogue and thoughtful planning, we develop engagements that create meaningful impact.
Yes, corporations and foundations can sponsor a wide variety of events and programs at SCU, such as academic conferences, student competitions, speaker series, and community engagement initiatives. Sponsorship provides institutional visibility and opportunities to connect with the SCU community while supporting meaningful programs. For more details, please contact the Institutional Giving office.
Yes. Our office helps faculty and staff identify prospective foundation funders, develop strong proposals, and navigate SCU’s internal processes for grant submission. We also provide guidance on reporting requirements and stewardship to ensure successful grant management.