DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION RELATIONS - TULSA CAMPUS

The University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc. seeks a Director of Foundation Relations for the Tulsa Campus to secure major gifts and manage a portfolio of foundation prospects and donors.

This on-site role reports to the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations and collaborates with OU Foundation colleagues, campus partners, and faculty to align priorities with foundation opportunities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years in foundation relations or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of experience in foundation relations, advancement or professional experience in non-profit work, business development or higher education.
• Master's degree, knowledge of OU and familiarity with Tulsa-area corporations, foundations and philanthropic community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Secure major gifts from foundations.
• Maintain a portfolio of foundation prospects and donors.
• Coordinate engagement in support of all University of Oklahoma campuses.

Skills

Foundation fundraising

Major gifts

Stakeholder engagement

Donor cultivation

Non-profit sector

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Director of Foundation Relations - Tulsa Campus reports to the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. This full‑time professional will secure major gifts from foundations, maintain a portfolio of foundation prospects and donors, and coordinate engagement in support of all University of Oklahoma campuses. The director will work proactively and collaborate effectively with OU Foundation colleagues, campus partners, individual faculty, groups of faculty, and/or college/unit programs to identify priorities and project ideas, and align these with foundation opportunities. The director will embrace the mission and values of the OU Foundation and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities. Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of experience in foundation relations, advancement or professional experience in non-profit work, business development or higher education. Master's degree, knowledge of OU and familiarity with Tulsa-area corporations, foundations and philanthropic community preferred.

Please note that this is an on-site role in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Job Description

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