Associate Director, Corporate & Foundation Partnerships

University of La Verne; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of La Verne seeks an Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations to support identification, cultivation, and solicitation of philanthropic support from corporations and private foundations. The role involves researching new partnerships and stewarding existing donor relationships to advance University priorities.

The incumbent will work with individual donors, corporations, and foundations, taking initiative and collaborating with colleagues to meet deadlines and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3–5 years fundraising experience.
• 3–5 years experience with corporations and foundations in development.
• 3–5 years experience with grant writing and proposal process.
• 3–5 years experience with online submission for private foundations and corporate grants.
• Proven success in prospect identification, relationship building, solicitation and stewardship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support identification, cultivation, and solicitation of philanthropic support.
• Research new partnerships with corporations and foundations.
• Steward existing relationships with partners/donors.
• Work independently and collaboratively to advance University priorities.
• Engage with a diverse community of faculty, students, and constituents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Independent decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

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Job description

University of La Verne seeks an Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations to support identification, cultivation, and solicitation of philanthropic support from corporations and private foundations. The role involves researching new partnerships and stewarding existing donor relationships to advance University priorities.

The incumbent will work with individual donors, corporations, and foundations, taking initiative and collaborating with colleagues to meet deadlines and goals.