Strategic Grants & Corporate Relations Lead

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Cummings Tech in Boston is seeking a Corporate and Foundations Relations Officer to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward funders in support of our strategic priorities. You will manage a portfolio of 60–80 donors, develop compelling proposals, and coordinate with academic and finance teams to support grant applications.

You will also develop cultivation strategies, ensure timely reporting, and advance equity in our programs, while collaborating across departments to maximize impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 3–5 years experience in development, grant writing, or corporate/foundation relations.
• Commitment to equity, access, and the mission of Franklin Cummings Tech.
• Demonstrated success securing grants of $25,000 or more from corporate and/or foundation funders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; translate complex programmatic information into compelling narratives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with CRM databases and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dynamic portfolio of 60-80 corporate and foundation donors and prospects at various stages of the giving cycle.
• Conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities lined with institutional priorities.
• Develop and execute individualized annual cultivation and solicitation strategies for each portfolio entity.
• Lead the development of letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and stewardship reports.
• Collaborate with academic departments, finance, and program staff to gather data and narratives for grant applications.
• Maintain a grant calendar/tracker to ensure timely submission of applications and compliance reports.
• Maintain accurate files of final submissions and balance assignments with support from external grant writers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned funders and plan donor meetings/site visits.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with program officers and corporate giving representatives.
• Maintain accurate donor activity records in the CRM and track fundraising metrics.
• Represent Franklin Cummings Tech at external events, conferences, and sector convenings.

Skills

Grant writing

Relationship-building

Strategic communication

Project management

Data-informed decision making

Equity & Inclusion mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM databases

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Franklin Cummings Tech in Boston is seeking a Corporate and Foundations Relations Officer to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward funders in support of our strategic priorities. You will manage a portfolio of 60–80 donors, develop compelling proposals, and coordinate with academic and finance teams to support grant applications.

You will also develop cultivation strategies, ensure timely reporting, and advance equity in our programs, while collaborating across departments to maximize impact