Foundation Relations Lead - Grants & Partnerships

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Colorado Boulder Advancement is seeking an Assistant Director of Foundation Relations to coordinate and implement development activities for the Industry and Foundation Relations team, aiming to become an expert-level fundraiser.

This role builds and manages a portfolio of 50–70 foundation prospects, seeking grants typically starting at $25K+, and partners with faculty and campus offices to craft compelling proposals and secure support. Travel and a hybrid schedule are expected.

Formación

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 1+ years of professional experience.
• Proficiency with donor tracking software (Salesforce) and collaboration tools.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a portfolio of 50-70 foundation prospects capable of making gifts of $25,000+. Build and cultivate strategic relationships with foundation staff and program officers to build institutional partnerships.
• Conduct discovery meetings and lead effective site visits with foundations, university faculty, staff, and leadership. Initiate appropriate and timely follow-up communication and activities and document contact reports.
• Manage annual/cyclical grant applications for assigned foundations. Monitor RFPS and identify aligned faculty and support proposal development and submission. Partner with the Research and Innovation Office, and Office of Contracts and Grants on limited proposal submission process when applicable.
• Partner with faculty and staff to research and identify funding opportunities that align with their research, projects, and institutional goals.
• Assist in preparing grant proposals, ensuring alignment with foundation funder priorities and gathering required documentation. Review and supervise the progress of submitted proposals and manage the follow-up process. Collaborate with the Office of Contracts and Grants and CU Foundation on proposal submissions and grant agreements where appropriate.
• Steward foundation awards, including supporting required reporting on foundation funding outcomes.
• In partnership with the Managing Senior Director, develop annual goals around development work (face to face meetings, proposals, and dollars raised).
• Grow philanthropic totals by deepening collaboration with advancement and other campus colleagues for enhanced donor engagement.
• Embrace a self-learner/self-starter approach and continuously look for opportunities to match donor interests with leadership initiatives in pursuit of meeting established goals and objectives.

Conocimientos

Fundraising techniques

Portfolio management

Donor engagement

Grant proposals

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Salesforce

Zoom

Teams

LinkedIn

Foundation Directory

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

University of Colorado Boulder Advancement is seeking an Assistant Director of Foundation Relations to coordinate and implement development activities for the Industry and Foundation Relations team, aiming to become an expert-level fundraiser.

This role builds and manages a portfolio of 50–70 foundation prospects, seeking grants typically starting at $25K+, and partners with faculty and campus offices to craft compelling proposals and secure support. Travel and a hybrid schedule are expected.