Serving the Public Good Since 1839
Public regional institutions of higher education are the centers of their communities—we are anchor institutions. Unlike major corporations or businesses, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ cannot decide to relocate. We are, in fact, ‘stewards of place,’ organizations whose job it is to serve the community in which we are located. Serving our public and our people is, in fact, part of our organizational DNA.
This page is designed to be a resource for community members interested in taking advantage of the resources, events, and opportunities available at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. If you cannot find what you are looking for, or have any questions, feel free to contact us at communityinfo [at] framingham.edu (communityinfo[at]framingham[dot]edu) and we will get back to you as soon as we are able.
At ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, we consider the communities in which we live as a living part of our organization—we thrive and grow together.
Creating Community Sponsorships/Partnerships
Events that can positively impact ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ (ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ) and its communities may be eligible for sponsorship/partnership with the university. To ensure opportunities strongly align with ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s mission, the university has established a set of guidelines and a Sponsorship Request Form. Please note that any new request for sponsorship and/or funding from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ must be completed at least 90 days before the event so that we can adequately evaluate the opportunity.
Before starting your request, please ensure the sponsorship or event meets one or more of the following:
- Aligns with the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Mission Statement · Aligns with an ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Strategic Goal or Core Value
- Encourages collaboration, partnerships, community development, government relations, equity and inclusion, and outreach
- Meets organizational positioning and current focus areas
- May increase awareness, name recognition, and student enrollment
Increases external support, stewards current donors, cultivates new sources of future philanthropic support, and supports funders’ initiatives
Where to Start
- Review the Instructions and Selection Process
- Fill out and finalize a Sponsorship Request Form (Deadlines: January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st)
Submissions must be received 90 days before the event or initiative date for consideration.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Event/Sponsorship Selection Process
The process to approve an event or sponsorship can be simple, as long as the opportunity aligns with ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s mission, a strategic goal, or a core value.
All sponsorship requests undergo a formal review process by the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Sponsorship Committee and the Director of External Affairs before advancing to the Board of Trustees for approval during full board meetings.
As a publicly supported academic institution, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ does not support political action committees, ballot initiatives, or political campaigns.
MetroWest Community Organization Sponsorship Request
100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
Phone: 508-215-5798
communityinfo [at] framingham.edu (communityinfo[at]framingham[dot]edu)
Meet our Director of External Affairs
David Halbert
Director of External Affairs, Office of Legal and Government Affairs
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Economic Impact
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s MetroWest Economic Research Center (MERC), which is run by Economics faculty and business students, compiles and shares important economic data to the region. In 2024, MERC completed an economic impact report on ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.
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$284.4 Million Contributed to the Massachusetts Economy
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Total Operating Expenditures: $132 Million
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Total Payroll: $71.2 Million
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Fundraising FY24: $2.86 Million
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Employees: 530 full time, 460 part time
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Endowment:
University: $48.6 Million
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Foundation: $16.8 Million