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The Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team at Metropolitan State University of Denver aids members of the MSU Denver community build relationships with corporate and foundation entities to secure support for scholarships and programming. In contrast to groups like the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP) and the Classroom to Career (C2) Hub, which focus on research funding and professional development, respectively, CFR’s focus is on philanthropic relationships. The CFR team’s work is holistic in approach, collaborating with campus partners in all stages of the grants process, from concept development to post-award, all while engaging corporate and foundation partners in transformative, mission-driven philanthropy.
Meet Our Staff
Tori Meyers | Senior Director of Development, Foundation Relations
303-717-3547 | [email protected]
Tori Meyers joined MSU Denver as Senior Director of Development for Foundation Relations in September 2024 after serving in an interim capacity in the role for two months. She brings 15+ years of public and private grant writing experience to MSU Denver across many types of non-profits and has served in volunteer capacities on community boards over the years.
In her role on the Corporate and Foundation Relations Team, Tori focuses on setting and executing strategy and building meaningful engagement and investment from philanthropic foundations. To promote this engagement and investment, she works closely with campus partners to develop concepts and craft them into proposals ready to submit to local and national foundations.
Tori is a proud graduate of two public universities, having earned a B.A. in psychology and sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an M.A. in industrial relations from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
She loves to spend time with her family, practice yoga, and get outside to bike and hike when she isn’t working on all things philanthropic.
Ally Veneris | Director of Development, Corporate Relations
303-605-7498 | [email protected]
Ally Veneris joined the MSU Denver Advancement Team in November 2023 as Director of Development, Corporate Relations but has been at MSU Denver since 2021. In her role, Ally works with campus stakeholders and corporate partners to build meaningful relationships and create opportunities for holistic corporate engagement on campus. Her previous experience working on the Industry Partnerships team in the MSU Denver Classroom to Career Hub gives her a strong understanding of workforce development needs in Colorado and how MSU Denver plays an important role in meeting those needs.
Originally from Colorado Springs, Ally received her Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and English from the University of Denver. After starting her career in higher education in Boston, Ally moved to New York City, working in both higher education, city government, and ultimately earning a Master’s degree in Urban Policy from The New School. She is fascinated by education policy, loves talking workforce development strategies and is a passionate advocate for creating equitable and inclusive education and economic opportunities for all.
In her free time, Ally loves to cook, hang out with her two dogs Shaq and Kobe, and watch football and visit craft breweries with her husband.
Brenna Kelly | MSW Intern