Director, Corporate & Foundation Partnerships

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus h

Family Concierge Team

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for the Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations within UEIS. The role develops major gifts and partnerships with corporations and foundations to support CMU Libraries, ETC, IDeATe, and Sustainability.

You will manage a portfolio, design plans, and coordinate with faculty and leadership across UEIS and University Advancement. The position requires 3–5 years in fundraising or related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and strong

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, foundation relations, corporate relations, or related fields.
• Experience in higher education fundraising preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel 4–6 trips per year.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage philanthropic support development from corporations and foundations for UEIS.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects.
• Maintain relationships with corporate/foundation representatives, faculty, and leadership across UEIS.
• Prepare and present competitive proposals to secure support; collaborate across University Advancement.
• Manage a portfolio of 35 corporate and 30 foundation prospects and meet fundraising targets.
• Coordinate visits and engagement opportunities with stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for the Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations within UEIS. The role develops major gifts and partnerships with corporations and foundations to support CMU Libraries, ETC, IDeATe, and Sustainability.

You will manage a portfolio, design plans, and coordinate with faculty and leadership across UEIS and University Advancement. The position requires 3–5 years in fundraising or related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and strong