Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University seeks a Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to build and direct a strategic fundraising program that expands partnerships with corporations and foundations to support university priorities.

In this leadership role, you will manage a high-performing team, collaborate across campuses, design marketing materials, and work with the Development office to align external funding with campus goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Current, valid Georgia driver's license.
• Five years of related experience including managerial responsibilities.
• CFRE certification is preferred.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience in higher education fundraising preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advances the mission by planning and implementing strategies to build corporate and foundation relationships.
• Participates in major gift fundraising efforts.
• Maintains a portfolio of high-level corporate donors.
• Meets with potential corporate prospects weekly.
• Collaborates with the Development office to align goals.
• Designs and directs CFR goals, budgets, and staffing.
• Oversees CFR staff and operations.
• Develops cross-campus relationships for opportunities.
• Implements an outside-in approach to fund opportunities.
• Works with Strategic Communications on marketing materials.
• Prepares donor proposals and reports; analyzes progress and trends.
• Represents CFR on the website and social/print media.
• Travel may be required up to 75%.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CFRE certification

Job description

Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

Job ID: 305420
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come TakeFlight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) OurKennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Builds and directs a strategic Corporate and Foundation communications program to broaden existing, establish new and sustain permanent partnerships with corporations and foundations that will result in funding for the immediate and long-term goals and priorities for the University. Works closely with internal campus stakeholders to implement a coordinated structure around core areas of mutual interest, ensuring ongoing, effective communication, cooperation and responsiveness with external funders. Oversees a metrics-based program reflective of best practices nationally and tailored to the unique characteristics and aspirations of Kennesaw State University.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Advances the mission of the University by planning, organizing and implementing strategies to build relationships that lead to major gift proposals for Corporate and Foundation prospects

2. Participates in the development of Major Gift fundraising efforts

3. Maintains a portfolio of high-level corporate donors as needed

4. Meets weekly as required with potential corporate prospects

5. Collaborates with university's Development office to ensure communication of overall advancement goals

6. Designs, leads and directs the development and oversight of established goals, objectives, operating plans, budgets, staffing and volunteer management plans for CFR

7. Maintains focus on best outcomes of CFR

8. Oversees assigned staff and department operations

9. Works with team members to develop and maintain collaborative relationships across campus and in the local community to identify core areas of mutual opportunity and benefit, sharing expertise, designing activities and programs

10. Implements an "outside-in" approach that recognizes the needs and priorities of corporations and aligns the strengths of KSU to pursue large fundraising opportunities

11. Works with team members and Strategic Communications to develop and produce marketing materials for specific corporate and foundation groups

12. Oversees team members' project management CFR proposals including invitations, messaging, target audience, and budget

13. Works with team members and Strategic Communications to represent KSU CFR on the website, through social media, and printed media (i.e., magazine)

14. Works with fundraising team to prepare donor proposals and reports, assesses progress toward achieving goals, analyzes information to identify trends and evaluates effectiveness and adjusts as needed

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid, and unrestricted Georgia driver's license

Required Experience

Five (5) years of related experience including managerial or supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE)

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Experience

Progressively responsible fundraising and corporate relations and/or corporate business development experience, preferably in higher education at a comprehensive or complex research university

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Able to represent KSU at professional and University meetings and communicate goals and priorities of the University to KSU leadership

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of trends and best practices for fundraising efforts

Knowledge of analytical and data review processes

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel over 75% of the time.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced + Education & DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf