PHT180 Research Vitals with RIT Foundation Relations
Title: Foundation Relations - Supporting Faculty and Institutional Philanthropic Grant Seeking by Building Connections
Abstract: The Office of Foundation Relations will provide some updates on the ways that they can support connecting faculty with foundation grants and resources and the critical role that relationships can play in increasing your likelihood of success!
Bios: Sara Vinch joined RIT as the Executive Director of Foundation Relations in February 2022, bringing nearly 25 years of experience across the spectrum of grant funding. Most recently, Sara led foundation and corporate relations at St. John Fisher College, expanding the portfolio of support and securing funding from a wide range of major national, regional, and local foundations and corporations and working collaboratively with sponsored programs, government relations, and individuals.
Casey Remer joined RIT as Director of Foundation Relations in November 2021. Most recently, she worked at Empire State Development, managing a variety of economic development grants across the Finger Lakes Region, including the statewide portfolio of COVID-19 Retooling Grants in 2020. Casey spent 10 years at The Hunt Institute as the Director of Policy and Research where she led the Institute’s grant proposal development and award management, engaging with major national foundations, regional and family foundations, and corporate sponsors.
Katie Mackey joined RIT as Associate Director of Foundation Relations in September 2022. Katie comes to RIT from the Rochester Museum & Science Center where she held various roles in the advancement department, including managing the Museum’s corporate and foundation relations. Recently, Katie’s great work helped launch new exhibits in the Strasenburgh Planetarium as part of the Museum’s capital campaign.
Light refreshments will be served.
Interpreter available upon request - please email pht180@rit.edu.
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