This training has been designed for Corporate and Foundation Relations professionals who would like to partner with their faculty to increase private funding. The speaker will draw heavily on examples from working with private foundations, but the approach will also be applicable to those working in corporate engagement.

Sponsored research professionals, such as research development staff tasked with assisting faculty in seeking funding, would benefit from this training as well.

Our expert speaker from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will present two funding stories from their inception to the final stages, with emphasis on these three key areas below:

1. 1. Creating Awareness Through Formal Training Sessions With the right level of preparation and quality in delivery, formal training sessions can serve as a funnel to identify interested faculty, learn their needs, and start building relationships.

1. 1. Marketing and Branding Your Services Positioning yourself as a resource for faculty is at the core of your success. This part of the webcast will highlight how you can market and brand your services internally that can be applied to a variety of organizational structures.  

1. Creating Mutual Accountability Through a Project Management Approach Amidst fierce competition, the extensive work it takes to successfully apply and win a private grant takes strong project management skills. You will learn a project management and reporting framework to ensure faculty and grant offices are on track.