Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations

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

Banner

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, the primary function of the Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations will be to support the Director in the identification, cultivation, and as appropriate, solicitation of philanthropic support from corporations and private foundations for the University of La Verne. The incumbent will be integral in researching new partnerships with corporations and foundations and stewarding existing relationships with partners/donors. The Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations will be a mission-driven individual, eager to work with individual donors, corporations, and foundations to advance University priorities. He/she will take initiative and have the ability to work independently and collaboratively on tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. 3-5 years of fundraising experience, preferably in a higher education setting. 3-5 years experience working with corporations and foundations in a development capacity. 3-5 years of experience with grant writing and the proposal process for private foundations. 3-5 years of experience with the online submission process for private foundation and corporate grant submissions. 3-5 years of demonstrated successful experience and effectiveness in prospect identification, relationship building, solicitation, and stewardship. The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal and organizational skills; have strong attention to detail; be goal and results-oriented; self-motivated; and possess the ability to make independent decisions. He/she must be a collaborative and team-oriented individual; demonstrate sound judgment when dealing with a wide range of relationships and situations; possess the ability to maintain enthusiasm for hard work, changing priorities, and multiple deadlines; and have the ability to interact well with a diverse community of faculty, students, and constituents. The successful candidate should demonstrate commitment to the University’s core values of Ethical Reasoning, Service to Community, Lifelong Learning, and Diversity and Inclusivity.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree. Competency with Banner desired.