Coordinator, Corporate & Foundation Relations

University of Rhode Island Foundation; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings programs

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island Foundation is seeking a Coordinator for Corporate & Foundation Relations in Kingston, RI. This role manages grant-related activities, ensures funder compliance, and coordinates reporting, communications, and stewardship for the C&F team.

Responsibilities include workflow automation, process improvement, maintaining accurate grant records, dashboards, site visits, and partner coordination with OSP and funders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and at least two years in grant management or related field.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with CRM/database systems and ability to implement workflow improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with OSP and C&F staff to fulfill funder reporting obligations.
• Design and refine automated workflows for grant tracking and reminders.
• Maintain accurate grant records, reporting schedules, and donor engagement data.
• Coordinate meetings, funder site visits, and stewardship communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Salesforce

FLUXX

Job description

Title: Coordinator, Corporate & Foundation Relations

Department: Corporate & Foundation Relations

Reports to: Executive Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations

Location: Kingston, RI

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary

The Coordinator plays a central role in managing the functions of the Corporate and Foundation Relations (C&F) team. This position ensures that all grant-related activities are executed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with funder requirements and institutional best practices.

This role leads efforts to streamline processes, implement workflow automation, and strengthen data systems to improve tracking, reporting, and communication for the C&F Team. By enhancing operational efficiency, the Coordinator enables the team to increase proposal volume, strengthen stewardship, and maximize funding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) to ensure timely fulfillment of funder requirements and reporting obligations.
• Monitor compliance with grant terms and proactively address risks, deadlines, and requirements.
• Serve as a point of coordination for communications to funders among OSP, C&F staff, and internal partners.
• Coordinate and contribute to high-quality funder reports, impact statements, and stewardship communications.
• Manage relationships with funders when grant modifications or extensions are required.
• Support planning and execution of meetings between C&F and internal partners, funder site visits, and other engagement activities.

Workflow Automation & Process Improvement

• Design, implement, and continuously refine automated workflows for grant tracking, reporting reminders, approvals, and documentation.
• Evaluate and improve existing processes to increase efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance accuracy.
• Leverage CRM and database systems to streamline operations and improve data accessibility.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date grant records, agreements, and reporting schedules, and passwords in centralized systems.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across platforms, including grant history and donor engagement records.
• Generate reports and dashboards to support decision-making and leadership updates.
• Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar, including deadlines, reporting schedules, and key milestones.

Visit Coordination & Scheduling

• Coordinate and schedule visits with corporations as needed, ensuring logistics are organized and providing a welcoming, seamless experience for visitors and stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organizational goals.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in grant management, development operations, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with CRM or database systems (e.g., FLUXX, Salesforce, or similar).
• Ability to support or implement workflow automation and process improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience designing or managing automated workflows or business process improvements.
• Familiarity with reporting tools, dashboards, or data visualization platforms.
• Knowledge of corporate and foundation fundraising or higher education environments.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, or foundation relations strongly preferred.

Salary

$55,000 based on experience.

Join the URI Foundation team!

We offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and unparalleled retirement savings programs. Join our team of talented, mission-driven advancement professionals!

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, making decisions based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by law.