Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships & Development

FIU Foundation; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

FIU Foundation seeks a strategic leader to advance the University's corporate relations program, building partnerships that generate philanthropic support for FIU priorities. You will manage a portfolio of high‑level corporate prospects, close six- and seven-figure gifts, and coordinate with research and talent initiatives across campus.

You will lead development of proposals, sponsorships, and gift agreements, ensuring recognition and responsible stewardship in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and twelve (12) years of experience with seven (7) years of experience in fundraising.
• Proven ability to identify, cultivate, solicit and close major gifts.
• Experience building integrated corporate engagement strategies that connect philanthropy with research and workforce initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and leads a comprehensive, strategic corporate relations program.
• Manages a portfolio of up to 120 corporate prospects and partners.
• Develops proposals, gift agreements, and sponsorship packages for successful solicitations.
• Leads coordination of corporate engagement with research, talent pipelines, and student opportunities.

Skills

Fundraising

Corporate relations

Strategic planning

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFRE preferred

Tools

Donor management software

Job description

FIU Foundation seeks a strategic leader to advance the University's corporate relations program, building partnerships that generate philanthropic support for FIU priorities. You will manage a portfolio of high‑level corporate prospects, close six- and seven-figure gifts, and coordinate with research and talent initiatives across campus.

You will lead development of proposals, sponsorships, and gift agreements, ensuring recognition and responsible stewardship in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven