This annual event brings together more than 300 development professionals, grant writers, officers and prospect researchers to engage in conversation. This annual event brings together more than 400 development professionals, grant writers, officers and prospect researchers to engage in conversation.Our office supports faculty, staff and administrators in securing funding from private. Steps in the grant-seeking process. How to draft a proposal. Friday, September 20 am to pm Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) Exchange am to pm ELGL Analyst Academy (Invitation Only) Proposal Submission Site. Use this site to upload your session proposal information for the 2025 Conference for Corporate and Foundation Relations Officers. Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation.