Strategic Foundations & Corporate Fundraising Manager

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 83,299 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

20 days PTO

10 holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UCAR seeks an Institutional Relations Manager to lead fundraising efforts with foundations and corporations. You will manage a portfolio of donors, identify opportunities, and work with researchers and leaders to align proposals with strategic priorities.

The role requires cultivating relationships, coordinating strategy, and ensuring accurate reporting of impact metrics. Hybrid work is available in Boulder, CO, with domestic travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful fundraising experience.
• Experience navigating complex non-profit or matrixed environments.
• Ability to translate Earth system science and educational concepts into donor value propositions.

Responsibilities

• Front-Line Fundraising & Portfolio Management: initiate and steward relationships with foundations and corporate funders, manage reporting and impact metrics.
• Internal Collaboration: connect UCAR/NSF NCAR capabilities with funders and align strategies with scientific integrity.
• Proposal Strategy & Stewardship: help frame pitches and LOIs to win corporate or foundation support.

Skills

Relationship cultivation

Portfolio management

Prospect research

CRM management

Strategic fundraising

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

UCAR seeks an Institutional Relations Manager to lead fundraising efforts with foundations and corporations. You will manage a portfolio of donors, identify opportunities, and work with researchers and leaders to align proposals with strategic priorities.

The role requires cultivating relationships, coordinating strategy, and ensuring accurate reporting of impact metrics. Hybrid work is available in Boulder, CO, with domestic travel up to 10%.