The Role of Corporate and Foundation Relations Officers (CFRs) Revisited: Key Actors in Academy-Business Inter-Organizational Partnerships

Abstract

The Role of Corporate and Foundation Relations Officers (CFRs) Revisited: Key Actors in Academy-Business Inter-Organizational Partnerships provides some prior research and role development. A history of resource development is discussed and culminates with 21st Century one-stop-shop coordination to interface with the for-profit sector. This chapter covers CFR responsibilities, approaches to relationship building, career paths and office structures, corporate engagement programs, and metrics. The rise and potential fall of corporate engagement centers is also explored. Issues of risk management, trust, power, ethics, and cooperation are considered.