Strategic Partnerships Lead — Corporate & Foundation Giving

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park seeks an Assistant Director of Development for Corporate & Foundation Relations.

This role develops and solicits partnerships with corporations and foundations, working across eight engineering departments and multiple units to maximize philanthropic support. The ideal candidate brings professional development or fundraising experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage a broad

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum three (3) years of professional development, fundraising or external relations experience.
• Ability to supervise or support multiple programs and partners.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and solicit new corporate and foundation partnerships.
• Develop prospect pipelines and maximize engagement with funders.
• Represent the school strategically to corporate and foundation communities.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising strategy

Strategic planning

Oral & written communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

CRM systems

Job description

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park seeks an Assistant Director of Development for Corporate & Foundation Relations.

This role develops and solicits partnerships with corporations and foundations, working across eight engineering departments and multiple units to maximize philanthropic support. The ideal candidate brings professional development or fundraising experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage a broad