Director, Foundation Relations – Engineering & AI

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); In loco; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Notre Dame is seeking a dynamic Director of Foundation Relations to grow external support for research and programs from private foundations. You will align strategy, develop proposals, and steward partnerships, focusing on engineering, AI, and computing initiatives.

You will work with faculty across engineering and data sciences to articulate complex funding needs for grantmakers, manage a portfolio of foundations, and translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences,

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in fundraising, grant writing, or foundation relations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a track record of successful proposals.
• Experience working with high-level stakeholders and managing a portfolio.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse departments and teams.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship and willing to relocate to South Bend, Indiana.

Mansioni

• Partner with leadership to surface and prioritize high-impact academic research for philanthropic solicitation.
• Expand foundation prospect pool and cultivate sustained partnerships.
• Draft, edit, and finalize LOIs and full grant proposals with faculty input.
• Develop an annual plan for submissions, meetings, and foundation engagement.
• Coordinate campus visits for foundation representatives to meet with faculty and leadership.

Conoscenze

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Grant writing

Collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Notre Dame is seeking a dynamic Director of Foundation Relations to grow external support for research and programs from private foundations. You will align strategy, develop proposals, and steward partnerships, focusing on engineering, AI, and computing initiatives.

You will work with faculty across engineering and data sciences to articulate complex funding needs for grantmakers, manage a portfolio of foundations, and translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences,