Strategic Corporate & Foundation Fundraising Lead

Columbia College; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia College in Columbia, SC seeks aDevelopment Manager for Corporate & Foundation Relations to secure philanthropic support from corporations, foundations, and other institutional partners. You will manage a portfolio of funders, craft proposals, and steward donors to advance the College’s mission and priorities.

The role requires collaboration across campus with faculty and staff, rigorous attention to deadlines, and strong writing and relationship-building skills to build enduring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years fundraising or grant writing experience.
• Strong writing and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate and foundation funders.
• Develop proposals and grant applications aligned with institutional priorities.
• Coordinate donor reporting and grant outcomes with communications teams.
• Manage a portfolio of institutional funders and track progress in CRM.
• Collaborate with campus partners to develop fundable projects and sponsorships.

Skills

Strong writing & relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Columbia College in Columbia, SC seeks aDevelopment Manager for Corporate & Foundation Relations to secure philanthropic support from corporations, foundations, and other institutional partners. You will manage a portfolio of funders, craft proposals, and steward donors to advance the College’s mission and priorities.

The role requires collaboration across campus with faculty and staff, rigorous attention to deadlines, and strong writing and relationship-building skills to build enduring