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

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

Job summary

The University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering seeks an Assistant Director of Development to cultivate and solicit corporate and foundation partnerships, contributing to strategic fundraising goals and advancing school priorities.

You will work with eight engineering departments, manage a donor pipeline, participate in events, and support student programs; travel evenings/weekends required, and a strong track record in gifts over 25k preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of professional development, fundraising or external relations experience.
• May involve supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and solicit gifts from corporate, foundation, and institutional donors.
• Develop a prospect pipeline and strategies to maximize engagement and investments.
• Manage and enhance the Clark School Corporate Partners Program and partner events.
• Advise student groups and competition teams on case for support and sponsor communications.
• Travel locally and nationally; participate in evening/weekend engagement as needed.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Oral & written communication

Strategic planning

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

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.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Resume & Cover Letter

Best Consideration Date: September 25, 2026

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Salary Range $88,800-$105,171

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