Benjamin Alfaro is a manager of corporate and foundation relations based in Saint Paul, MN. His work focuses on building cross-sector partnerships and advancing philanthropic investments that support nonprofit sustainability and innovation. He brings experience in grant writing, fundraising strategy, and philanthropic analysis, with a particular interest in how funding structures shape organizational behavior and long-term impact. Benjamin is currently pursuing doctoral research on philanthropy and nonprofit ecosystems and has a background in creative writing, which shapes his approach to language and storytelling.