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Donations
help SFBR meet costs of conducting research that are not paid
by other sources of income. Philanthropy is one of the cornerstones
of this institution.
• Leverage
… On average, for every $1 contributed, SFBR scientists
gain another $8 in competitive grant support, making our
researchers among the most productive anywhere.
• Critical programs
and projects … Research grant and contract
funding is the majority funding source of SFBR, totaling
about 85% of our revenue. The remaining support must come
from endowment income and current donations.
• Key research ventures
… Donations fund recruitment of key scientists
and pilot studies, each representing strategies which encourage
bold initiatives by new and existing faculty.
• Extraordinary
resources … SFBR has a history of developing
rare scientific resources. The SBC Genomics Computing Center,
the neonatal intensive care research center and the BSL4
maximum containment laboratory are examples of such resources
funded by donations.
• Technology
… Modern research is made more productive by the latest
in technology. The higher cost of the newest technology
usually requires philanthropic support.
• Make the difference
… Unlike some research organizations, donations are
the sole source of funding SFBR programs and capital. SFBR
cannot rely on patient or tuition revenue and/or direct
governmental allocations to fund capital and operating expenses.
• Honor gifts
… SFBR is an excellent place to honor or memorialize
a friend or loved one.
SFBR excels as a center for scientific
research because of philanthropic support of our donors.
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