Whitehead Institute · 14 hours ago
Foundation and Corporate Relations Officer
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expWhitehead Institute is seeking a Foundation and Corporate Relations Officer responsible for building and managing relationships with foundations, philanthropic organizations, and corporate partners to support its research mission. The role involves developing proposals and securing funding while collaborating closely with faculty and various teams within the organization.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedicalNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Caroline Romano
Responsibilities
Develop and manage a portfolio of foundation and corporate partners with the capacity to provide significant research support
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and funding organizations through all stages of the gift and grant cycle
Maintain accurate records of donor activity and communications using the Institute’s project management and CRM systems
Lead the preparation and submission of letters of inquiry, grant proposals, reports, and stewardship materials in collaboration with faculty and OSP
Ensure compliance with all institutional and funder requirements
Track deadlines, reporting requirements, and outcomes
Maintain working knowledge of Whitehead’s research programs and faculty priorities
Partner with faculty and fellows to develop clear, compelling descriptions of research projects for external funders
Support postdoctoral scholars with fellowship proposal development
Work closely with the VP of External Affairs, Director of Advancement, Office of Sponsored Programs, and Finance to coordinate funding strategies, submissions, and reporting
Participate in strategy development for major foundation and corporate prospects
Coordinate and support donor meetings, site visits, and presentations, involving faculty and leadership as appropriate
Assist in the preparation of high-level written communications and briefings
Other duties, assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years of relevant experience, or PhD
Experience in foundation, corporate, or research funding environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present scientific concepts clearly to nontechnical audiences
Excellent organizational, project-management, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work collaboratively with scientists, administrators, and external partners
Willingness to travel as needed
Company
Whitehead Institute
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research is a leading, nonprofit research and educational institution that has defined the cutting edge of biomedical science, creating a legacy of research excellence and academic eminence since 1982.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
Brit Jepson d'Arbeloff
2020-01-13Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Laura Sander
CFO and Treasurer
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