Corporate and Foundations Relations Coordinator

Overview

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Location: Claremont, CA

Job Posting

Title:

Corporate and Foundations Relations Coordinator

Job Details And Requirement

Department:
Advancement

Supervisor:
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Last Updated: 1/12/2026

General Description

The Office of College Advancement seeks a talented and enthusiastic Corporate and Foundations Relations Coordinator to join the team. They will be responsible for the coordination of private grants and will play a crucial role in supporting the grants process for the college. This position will report directly to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. The individual will assist in managing grant applications and reporting requirements to support the team in meeting fundraising goals.

In addition, this position will support the overall Advancement efforts by developing a comprehensive understanding of Pitzer’s programs and services and be responsible for tracking grants, budgets, and supporting materials related to grant-funded projects, and helping ensure that grant-funded programs are implemented in accordance with grant requirements and that grant funders are properly stewarded.

Essential Functions

This individual will provide support to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations in the grant proposal and reporting submission processes, including but not limited to the following:

• Manage records, grants, proposals, and contact reports in the donor database
• Maintain calendar, reporting deadlines, and schedules for grant requirements
• Work closely with other departments and faculty to organize and prepare necessary grant application materials, including budgets/financial information, reports, and supporting documents
• Maintain CFR collateral, documents, and presentation decks
• Draft corporate and foundation briefings for President and Senior Leadership as needed
• Coordinate current and prospective institutional funders for site visits, meetings, and calls
• Conduct proactive research on corporations and foundations on an ongoing basis
• Maintains familiarity with Pitzer’s curricula, partnerships, and programs through research, visits, and communication with program directors, faculty, and the Advancement team
• Research current foundation supporters of the college, grant awardees, and programs funded
• Draft research profiles on corporations and foundations, their funding priorities, and program officers
• Actively attends college on-campus and off-campus Advancement and CFR-related events across all areas of interest, including athletics, cultural, environmental, and social justice issues, as needed
• Draft written materials for funders, including acknowledgement letters and stewardship materials in partnership with the Director of Stewardship, and proposals/LOI’s
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the team for special projects or events as needed

Required Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Ability To

• Compile, analyze, and interpret data and research to develop compelling proposals and reports.
• Prioritize independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines with solid skills in planning and organization.
• Respond effectively to changing priorities and fluctuating…