Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA, USA
JOB TITLE Coordinator, Foundation Relations LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME University Advancement - Fundraising DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Foundation Relations Coordinator provides essential research, administrative, and programmatic support for WPI's foundation fundraising efforts, enabling the Senior Director, Foundation Relations to focus on major relationship cultivation and grant solicitation. This role conducts prospect research to identify funding opportunities, manages smaller grant applications and reporting, coordinates proposal development logistics, maintains foundation tracking systems, and ensures excellent stewardship of foundation relationships. The Coordinator serves as a critical partner in building WPI's foundation funding pipeline, particularly leveraging the university's new R1 research designation and distinctive project-based educational mission. Reporting to the Senior Director,...