Assistant Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Engineering (VPUR)

Usmd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park seeks an Assistant Director of Development for Corporate & Foundation Relations.

This role develops and solicits partnerships with corporations and foundations, working across eight engineering departments and multiple units to maximize philanthropic support. The ideal candidate brings professional development or fundraising experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage a broad

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum three (3) years of professional development, fundraising or external relations experience.
• Ability to supervise or support multiple programs and partners.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and solicit new corporate and foundation partnerships.
• Develop prospect pipelines and maximize engagement with funders.
• Represent the school strategically to corporate and foundation communities.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising strategy

Strategic planning

Oral & written communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

CRM systems

Job description

The Assistant Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, for the A. James Clark School of Engineering is responsible for assisting in achieving the unit goals for corporate and foundation giving, and representing the school strategically to the corporate and foundation communities. The Assistant Director of Development cultivates and solicits new, multifaceted institutional partnerships at all levels and maximizes the return on investment by our partners. In addition to focusing on school and campus-wide priorities, they work with all eight engineering departments as well as several school units, programs and projects. The Assistant Director interfaces regularly with department chairs and school leadership, including advising on best practices for engaging volunteer boards. The Assistant Director is responsible for soliciting gifts from corporate, foundation, and institutional donors giving a minimum of $25,000 and including many larger, more comprehensive partnerships. Success metrics include but are not limited to revenue attainment, number of solicitations and secured gifts, and number of meetings with current and prospective funders. In conjunction with the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, they will develop a prospect pipeline and related strategies to maximize engagement and opportunities for investment by corporate, foundation and association funders with the Clark School. The Assistant Director manages and seeks ways to continually enhance the Clark School Corporate Partners Program, including strengthening relationships with current and prospective members, soliciting membership gifts, providing benefits and member support, ensuring proper recognition and overseeing Corporate Partner events. The Assistant Director also provides strategic and administrative fundraising support for student groups and competition teams, including advising them on their case for support and sponsor communications. As a key member of the Engineering Advancement Office, the Assistant Director supports critical college programs such as the Capstone Design Expo. This position will be required to work evening and weekend hours. Also, frequent local travel, and occasional national travel is required.

Preferences

• Experience in higher education and/or industry.
• Demonstrated success establishing and stewarding relationships with corporations.
• Proven fundraising track record, especially with gifts above $50,000.

Physical Demands

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Frequent local travel, and occasional national travel is required.

Licenses/ Certifications

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three (3) years of professional development, fundraising or external relations experience.
• Other: The position may or may not involve supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of advancement, donor, or alumni relations policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
• Skill in problem solving and strategic planning.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
• Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to interact with donors and senior-level executives and administrators required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and strong adherence to deadlines required.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Benefits Summary

Department VPUR-SCU Development Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $88,800-$105,171 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Exempt benefits,

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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