Assistant Director of Corporate/Foundation Relations

Providence College; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence College in the United States seeks a driven development professional to advance CFR fundraising goals. You will solicit private foundations and corporate partners, lead stewardship efforts, and coordinate campus collaborations to secure outcomes and measurable impact.

The role requests 3–5 years in higher education fundraising, strong writing, communication, and teamwork, plus CRM experience. Proficiency with MS Office is essential and Salesforce/Affinaquest is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of three to five years of fundraising or related experience in a higher education setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong appreciation for teamwork.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Experience with Salesforce/Affinaquest software system or an equivalent CRM system a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead solicitor on 20-25 written proposals to private foundations and contribute to additional proposals where the Director is lead solicitor.
• Solicit 20-30 corporate partners annually and coordinate stewardship activities.
• Lead CFR stewardship activities, including donor reports and grant reporting with campus partners.
• Develop and implement solicitation and stewardship strategies; manage CRM portfolios and deadlines.
• Oversee CFR engagement events, including campus partner receptions and game-day events.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Prospect research

CRM management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Affinaquest

MS Office

Job description

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S.News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Overview

In collaboration with the Director, solicit corporate and foundation donors in order to meet CFR's fundraising goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Serve as the lead solicitor on 20-25 written proposals to private foundations and contribute to additional proposals of which the Director is lead solicitor. Solicit 20-30 corporate partners annually.(65%)
2. Lead all CFR stewardship activities, including the preparation and submission of 15-20 donor reports annually. Coordinate grant reporting requirements and collaborate with campus partners to gather outcomes and financial information. Organize two to four site visits per year. (20%)
3. Develop and implement overall solicitation and stewardship strategies. Assist in managing the CFR prospect portfolio through prospect research, pipeline management, proposal tracking, and deadline monitoring. Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate sponsorship requests and partner with academic liaisons to identify and coordinate corporate engagement opportunities. Oversee CFR engagement events, including the annual corporate partners reception and two to three events at basketball and hockey games.(10%)
4. Promote a culture of grant seeking with faculty and other key campus partners. Work with the Director to develop relationships with campus partners that lead to solicitations. Identify new corporate and foundation prospects and share information with campus partners. Participate in new faculty orientations and other sessions to share information about the services provided by CFR.Maintain internal and external CFR webpages. Attend faculty and administrator lectures and events to achieve broad and deep institutional knowledge and understanding. (5%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

1. Perform all other duties as maybe required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of three to five years of fundraising or related experience in a higher education setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong appreciation for teamwork
• Proficiency with MS office suite
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Experience with Salesforce/Affinaquest software system or an equivalent CRM system a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.