Foundation Relations: Associate Director, Grants & Prospects

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks an Associate Director, Foundation Relations to support strategy, cultivation, and reporting for a portfolio of foundations. You will coordinate with faculty, research administration, and communications to prepare compelling proposals and timely stewardship materials.

The role requires navigating confidential materials, maintaining CRM records, and ensuring compliance with foundation requirements while advancing institutional funding priorities.

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills with community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of regional and national foundation prospects and donors; develop strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Lead development and submission of grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and other funding requests; aim to secure significant philanthropic commitments.
• Identify, research, and evaluate prospective funders aligned with Baylor College of Medicine's priorities; develop targeted funding strategies.

Skills

Grant writing

Communication skills

CRM systems

Team collaboration

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine seeks an Associate Director, Foundation Relations to support strategy, cultivation, and reporting for a portfolio of foundations. You will coordinate with faculty, research administration, and communications to prepare compelling proposals and timely stewardship materials.

The role requires navigating confidential materials, maintaining CRM records, and ensuring compliance with foundation requirements while advancing institutional funding priorities.