Senior Director, Foundation Relations
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
About this role
The Senior Director, Foundation Relations leads WPI's strategic engagement with private foundations and institutional funders, managing relationships, developing strategies, and increasing philanthropic support to advance the university's academic and research initiatives. The role involves cultivating foundation prospects, collaborating with faculty, and building a sustainable foundation funding base.
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About Worcester Polytechnic Institute
wpi.eduA WPI education has never been more relevant than it is today, because the demand for innovative thinkers who can solve problems on a global scale has never been greater.
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About Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$128k – $140k
per year
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