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Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations
San Francisco, CA
Reichel and Sons
San Francisco, CA
Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations
  • Work with Jimmy Fund Business Units and other Development staff to identify prospective donors for new and ongoing fundraising events and programs
  • Manage a Development Officer responsible for developing basic proposals for specific programmatic and other priorities as assigned
  • Work with Jimmy Fund Business Units and other Development staff to identify prospective sponsors for new and ongoing fundraising events and programs
  • Meet quarterly and annual fundraising goals as determined by Associate Vice President of Development and Assistant Vice President, Corporate & Foundation Relations
  • Develop programs and strategies to identify, cultivate, track and solicit alumni, corporations, foundations and friends of NYIT for annual, current and endowed gifts
  • Works closely with colleagues within the Jimmy Fund, Corporate Partnerships, Annual Giving and Principal & Major Gifts Business Units to build, manage and sustain a corporate major gifts program ($50k+ gifts)
  • Manage a portfolio of foundations and corporations for strategic focus, including proposal and budget development
Los Angeles, CA
Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
Los Angeles, CA
Emard, Zieme and Nicolas
Los Angeles, CA
Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
  • Identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of approximately 75 prospects and donors to meet quarterly, annual, campaign and other goals
  • Collaborating with faculty and administrators to understand institutional priorities and create and execute annual strategic plans for funding them
  • Expanding CFR’s external networks of alumni and other allies who can help to promote, validate and steward William & Mary’s relationships with major institutional donors
  • Design and execute an annual operating plan to achieve university goals in proposal development and external funding awards for high priority, cross-institutional and university-wide projects
  • Establish broad-based relationships with funding agencies and sponsors, involving trustee, presidential and senior academic leadership with key executives, staff and program officers
  • Initiate and coordinate local and national foundation, industry and agency visits to maintain and enhance relationships with the university's core group of funders, and to initiate relationships with a select group of new funders
  • Advise the OSP Executive Director, OSP staff and Provost's Office in the development of fundraising strategies, which promote coordination and collaboration among units across campus
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Philadelphia, PA
Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
Philadelphia, PA
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Philadelphia, PA
Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
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  • Assist in developing donor/prospect profiles, briefing materials for donor meetings, visit lists, and recommendations for engaging CBF leadership
  • Conducts workshops to provide information about corporate and foundation relations to internal constituents interested in seeking external funding
  • Assist in evaluation of team fundraising and activity in relation to established corporate and foundation program revenue goals
  • Analyze corporate program and develop short and long term goals, including recommendations on philanthropic support, event sponsorship, cause-related marketing, promotional relationships, and employee engagement, in cooperation with the Director, Major Gift Team and the Manager of Events & Promotions
  • Writes and assists others in writing complex proposals, stewardship reports, high-level briefings, collateral materials and other correspondence related to corporate and foundation fund raising
  • Provide editing and grant management support to members of the Major Gifts team
  • Help develop team fundraising goals, objectives, and processes
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Bachelor’s Degree in English
Bachelor’s Degree in English
University of Washington
Bachelor’s Degree in English
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  • Building relationships and networks: Ability to build strong relationships with others in challenging situations
  • Making decisions and demonstrating judgment: Ability to make timely decisions and demonstrate good judgment
  • Understanding the perspectives of others: Ability to tailor approach toward the perspective of others
  • Knowledge and developing understanding of the causes of educational inequity
  • Passionate about Teach For America’s mission, believes deeply in the importance of inspiring and investing external people in our mission and work
  • Learning and continuously improving: Rare desire to constantly improve and learn from past experiences
  • Organizing, planning, and executing: Exceptional ability to build and execute a project plan and consistently meets deadlines and is able to independently organize their time
  • Operates with a partner- and mission-service mindset
  • Communicating effectively with others: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Defining the opportunity and problem: Exceptionally skilled in identifying an area of opportunity from a complex situation; Ability to think big, generate ideas and implement solutions to complex problems
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Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide high-level strategy and execution in planning, managing and implementing foundation and corporate fund-raising solicitation program. Write and edit grant proposals with a high degree of care and precision. Responsible for managing a designated portfolio of key foundation and corporate prospects to enhance USC Dornsife fund raising program with foundations and corporations
  • Write and edit grant compliance and stewardship reports for foundation and corporate donors. Maintain close contact with faculty and staff to obtain narrative and financial report information, write reports and transmittal letters for reports to foundations and corporations in a timely manner to meet grant reporting content and deadline requirements. Compose correspondence for signature by senior administrators
  • Develop and write descriptions of programs and projects for use in grant proposals, letters and publications. Design and format proposals to private foundations and corporations. Prepare final assembly and quality control for proposals to foundations and corporations. Perform exceptional proofreading of proposals, reports, letters, memoranda, and other written material
  • Direct the research and screening of foundation and corporate prospects and develop strategies to be used in fundraising. Create and maintain a select portfolio of foundation and corporate prospects for research partnerships and collaborations with USC Dornsife faculty. Develop an authoritative understanding of the priorities, programs and initiatives of each institution in the portfolio; lead and manage staff in such tasks
  • Establish contacts with appropriate foundation leaders, program officers, and corporate managers to arrange meetings with USC Dornsife faculty and senior administrators
  • Coordinate planning and execution of Foundation and Corporate Relations events including campus site visits
  • Offer sound judgment, ability to think strategically, thoughtfulness, attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, articulateness, poise, and presentability when communicating with individuals and groups
  • Requires exceptional professional writing, editing, analytical, and research skills. Must have strong verbal skills
  • Requires strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interface professionally with administrators, faculty, and donors. Must have an ability to work effectively with the donor community, with the academic community, and with colleagues in a cooperative environment. Must be sensitive to donors’ interests and possess a thorough understanding of the development process
  • Requires excellent organizational skills, an ability to work independently with minimal direction, and an ability to work well with others
  • Must have proficiency in use of database and word processing systems
  • Must have excellent research skills
  • Must have results-oriented managerial skills in combination with rigorous planning skills, as well as the ability to bring grant solicitations and proposals to successful closure
  • Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of foundation fund-raising, preferably within a major research one (R1) university. Understanding of academic, research and education functions and operating principles of a major research one (R1) university
  • EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree with considerable experience in writing and editing. Advanced Degree strongly preferred. Demonstrated successful grant writing experience preferred
  • EXPERIENCE: Five to seven years related experience in foundation and corporate fund raising or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Associate Director Corporate Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Knowledge of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques, particularly in the area of corporate and foundation relations
  • Demonstrated record of success in generating significant commitments
  • Ability to organize fundraising activities effectively, prioritize prospects, and participate in high level gift discussions
  • Exceptional reasoning, problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking capabilities
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a high project-volume environment
  • Excellent organizational skills and unquestionable integrity
  • Excellent verbal communication skills; outstanding writing ability. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, with diverse individuals
  • Proven ability to work across an organization, and build effective work teams
  • Ability to work with and command the respect of faculty, staff, administration, Trustees, and other high-level donors and volunteers
  • Ability to advocate institutional priorities to an external audience
  • Open and accessible interpersonal style
  • Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service
  • Strong networking skills with individuals and large groups
  • Ability to interact via telephone and in person and initiate and build relationships with donors and prospective donors
  • Goal-oriented self-starter with high attention to detail and discipline to regularly set and exceed work goals
  • Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for diverse nature of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of multiple teams
  • Creative, imaginative, and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Ability to develop proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software products, and donor databases
  • Must be a student of the advancement/development profession, always willing to improve his/her skills and learn from industry best practices
  • Ability to travel and work evenings as weekends as needed in order to meet donor contact requirements
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Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and closing of $3-5M+ worth of gifts and grants annually
  • Work with Assistant Vice President, high-level management, physicians, researchers, trustees, volunteer leadership, and staff to develop and write proposals for specific research, programmatic, and capital funding needs and to manage overall corporate and foundation solicitation efforts for assigned areas
  • Meet quarterly and annual fundraising goals as determined by Associate Vice President of Development and Assistant Vice President, Corporate & Foundation Relations
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports on fundraising activities
  • Work with Jimmy Fund Business Units and other Development staff to identify prospective sponsors for new and ongoing fundraising events and programs
  • Represent Dana-Farber at off-site presentations and meetings
  • Travel as appropriate to meet with prospects and volunteers
  • Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals
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Development Associate Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Organize and manage process for identifying and circulating foundation fundraising opportunities, using the Community of Science database and tracking system
  • Update information in fundraising database
  • Draft memos, letters and other correspondence
  • Prepare briefings and agendas for meetings
  • Schedule meetings/appointments and update calendars
  • Organize and maintain files, both paper and electronic
  • Staff events as requested
  • Perform the “hospital run” for the Development Office on a regularly scheduled basis
  • Cover the Development Office reception desk as needed
  • Energetic team player
  • Flexibility in work style and the ability to multitask
  • Enthusiastic attitude and an appreciation for a fast-paced, professional environment
  • Sincere interest in philanthropy and advancing the hospital’s mission of patient care, teaching and research
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work autonomously under pressure of multiple and sequential deadlines
  • One to three years development experience preferred or related experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong proofreading ability
  • Superb organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent computer literacy and word processing skills using Microsoft Products
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Director of Development for Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree
  • Seven (7) years of professional experience in fundraising, nonprofit administration, public affairs, and/or business development
  • Graduate work in a related field
  • Experience managing funding relationships with corporations and foundations
  • Experience working in a higher education and/or medical campus environment and/or relevant experience working in a nonprofit environment as a fundraiser
  • Extensive experience soliciting major gifts of at least $50,000 from corporations and foundations
  • Experience coordinating large-scale projects that involve multiple partners and interests
  • Expert knowledge of corporate and foundation relationship building and funding management, including cultivation, stewardship and solicitation
  • Expert ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and develop and maintain interpersonal relationships
  • Solid ability to organize and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously; must have ability to work independently and collaboratively, and adapt to changing priorities
  • Proven ability to foster and build relationships internally and externally
  • Personal computer proficiency required, especially as related to Microsoft Office Products; MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and donor tracking software
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Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Demonstrated success in identifying and personally securing corporate and foundation gifts/grants
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and articulate academic values and priorities, and work collaboratively with faculty, administration, foundation representatives and students/alumni
  • Strong project management and team leadership experience
  • Superior writing and editing ability; a professional manner, outstanding verbal skills, and the ability to write concisely and persuasively
  • Ability to travel periodically, including some overnight travel and evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short or limited notice. The Director must have regular and reliable transportation
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Senior Director Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Identifies, engages and solicits select regional and national private and corporate foundations in coordination with the colleges and schools (or to support campus initiatives) ensuring compliance with foundation solicitation requirements (e.g., proof of non-profit status, completing proposal, etc.)
  • Acts as Advancement lead on select corporations, in coordination with school or college programs. Ensures service and stewardship to corporations and foundations to establish long-term relationships, ensure satisfaction and foster future private support
  • Works closely with CU development officers and donors from across the Boulder Campus. Works closely with colleges and schools to develop and implement fundraising strategies including prospect identification, solicitation, negotiation, and stewardship of national foundation donors. At times, acts as the principal grant writer for major proposals
  • Establishes systems to ensure timely, accurate completion of proposals, pledges and fund agreements. Ensures documentation of prospect strategies and contact reports, evaluates new top prospects and establishes systems for stewardship reports and general correspondence daily to cultivate major prospects
  • Acts as primary liaison to the Vice Chancellor for Research in fundraising efforts related to national private foundations and corporations
  • Represents CU at University events in order to support the University and cultivate donors
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Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of approximately 75 prospects and donors to meet quarterly, annual, campaign and other goals
  • Collaborating with faculty and administrators to understand institutional priorities and create and execute annual strategic plans for funding them
  • Expanding CFR’s external networks of alumni and other allies who can help to promote, validate and steward William & Mary’s relationships with major institutional donors
  • Experience in front-line institutional fundraising
  • Experience working in higher education administration or teaching
  • Working knowledge of capital campaign planning and execution
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Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited higher education institution
  • A minimum of 5 years of fundraising, research development, and grants/research administration experience
  • Superior skills in written and oral communication, creativity, ability to solve problems strategically, and demonstrated success in managing multiple projects
  • Significant prior experience working with and contributing to a diverse workforce
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team, with strong organizational and interpersonal abilities
  • High level of professionalism, diplomacy, tact, discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality inside and outside the OSP and University
  • A valid driver's license, and the ability and willingness to travel
  • Master's degree in non-profit management, public affairs/administration, business or other professional licensure
  • Experience in grants/research administration in higher education and familiarity with a broad range of sponsors (corporations, foundations, government), awards and sponsor compliance requirements
  • Experience working with a broad range of institutions, individuals and diverse set of backgrounds
  • International and cross-cultural experience
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Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and closing of $1-3M worth of gifts and grants annually
  • Work with Assistant Vice President, high-level management, physicians, researchers, trustees, volunteer leadership and staff to develop and write proposals for specific research, programmatic, and capital funding needs and to manage overall corporate and foundation solicitation efforts for assigned areas
  • Works closely with colleagues within the Jimmy Fund, Corporate Partnerships, Annual Giving and Principal & Major Gifts Business Units to build, manage and sustain a corporate major gifts program ($50k+ gifts)
  • Manage a Development Officer responsible for developing basic proposals for specific programmatic and other priorities as assigned
  • Prepare quarterly progress report on fundraising activities
  • Work with Jimmy Fund Business Units and other Development staff to identify prospective donors for new and ongoing fundraising events and programs
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Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage a portfolio of foundations and corporations for strategic focus, including proposal and budget development
  • Appreciation for the Berklee mission and the ability to communicate it effectively; knowledge of music technology and familiarity with the music industry is helpful
  • Ability to work successfully with Berklee trustees, senior administrators, faculty and college offices to build partnerships with donors
  • Familiarity with office and information systems such as Colleague Advancement
  • Proven ability to work and lead effectively in a highly diverse campus community
  • Demonstrated experience in educational fundraising and event management with the ability to develop, execute and manage strategic efforts with corporations, businesses and foundations
  • A minimum of five years of experience securing grants from foundations and corporations, including program and budget development; a demonstrated record of identifying the needs of foundation partners and matching them to organizational resources
  • Experience managing special events successfully and developing initiatives and successful marketing strategies to meet revenue generation goals
  • Excellent writing and interpersonal skills in order to interact and negotiate effectively with outside agencies, establish trustful relationships and seek ways to improve industry relations
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple programs and projects and numerous institutional relationships
  • * Application Instructions Specific to this Position ***
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Executive Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Thoroughly understand Vanderbilt University and how it operates; develop a comprehensive knowledge of its history, culture, tradition, program and base of financial support; and create a case for corporate and foundation support that is compelling and connected to the core priorities of the institution
  • Establish and maintain strong and effective relationships with the university's major internal constituencies, which include: the Chancellor; Provost; Vice Chancellors; Vice Provost for Research; Deans; department chairs; research center directors; and representatives from the offices of Sponsored Research, Grants and Contracts Management, and Office of Technology Transfer and Enterprise Development
  • Instill confidence in, and excitement about, corporate and foundation relations among all staff and internal constituent groups by fostering an atmosphere of cooperation, mutual respect, and collegiality across DAR and Vanderbilt's academic programs; serve as an interactive and synergistic partner with colleagues across the institution so that all work together for the common good
  • Participate fully in the rebuilding and strengthening of the CFR team and its impact at
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Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • B.S. or B.A. required, Masters preferred
  • A minimum of 10+ years development experience with emphasis annual fund development, individual giving, and management
  • Solid knowledge of the Greater Boston corporate and foundation philanthropic landscape, as the position is externally focused
  • Proven success securing 7+ figure gifts, stewarding a multi-donor portfolio
  • Excellent communication and public speaking skills are a must, as it is necessary to reach out to both internal audiences (colleagues) as well as external audiences and prospects, including also small groups (such as general and branch-based board meetings)
  • Strong leadership skills and management experience, proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
  • Self-starter, creative, innovative, collaborative – to support exceptional relationship building
  • Outstanding verbal, written communication, and public speaking skills are critical
  • Performance driven sense of accountability with a proven track record of establishing metrics, evaluating status of department results and ROI
  • Proven track record in a demanding role and work environment with ambitious goals
  • Proven success translating the Y’s varied and broad program “case” materials into concrete, compelling and understandable language. Interest and capacity for rigorous content and the ability to effectively communicate the Y’s mission
  • Work with Director of Development to ensure branch-based corporate and foundation support is maximized
  • Use existing knowledge of fundraising, business development and marketing to develop an in-depth understanding and appreciation of all aspects of the YMCA of Greater Boston and its mission: youth development, healthy living, social responsibility, encompassing a broad set of programs for teens, families, and senior adults, and the communities in which the Y serves
  • Identify and implement Corporate and Foundation areas as it relates to industry standards and best practices: e.g. reporting, tracking, stewardship, fundraising results, etc
  • Build authentic and meaningful relationships with members across the YMCA of Greater Boston Association and Corporate and Foundation officers and leaders in order to advance the organization’s goals
  • Work in partnership with the CEO, Volunteers, Chief Development Officer, Senior Management and development colleagues to build a transformational and sustainable fundraising program
  • Design and implement strategies to increase the funding pipeline beyond current levels ensuring deeper relationships that will last, between prospective and current donors and the Y
  • Inspire your team and your colleagues to work together on fundraising priorities, to use moves management and metrics to ensure accountability, with diligent attention to sharing information with others
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Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience
  • Have the facility for learning quickly across widely varied priorities, and be able to meet and interact effectively and substantively with internal Mason leadership
  • Must be a fundraising professional who knows and understands the culture, nature, and purpose of development/advancement activities as they apply to the university environment
  • Several years of experience (at least five years is preferred) of successful fundraising, or membership development
  • Demonstrated ability to work with high-level corporate/foundation representatives; building donor/customer and prospect relationships and developing stewardship activities; and soliciting and closing gifts or deals of five figures or more
  • Demonstrated success in fundraising, as well as proposal writing
  • Must be a self-starting, entrepreneurial and creative individual who can express and recognize ideas and opportunities, and communicate goals and objectives clearly
  • Highly self-motivated with strong organizational skills and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals, with a high level of accountability for dollars raised goals
  • Strong computer and database literacy are essential
  • Must have the ability to synthesize complex material and have a great attention to detail
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Must have the ability to manage many projects simultaneously, and a demonstrated record of completing assignments
  • Must exhibit strong interpersonal skills that will enable candidate to work well with diverse groups of constituents and colleagues (on behalf of corporations, incumbent may be responsible for liaising across campus); and
  • Must demonstrate the aptitude to represent the university in a highly professional and effective manner
  • Experience in fundraising and stewardship of corporate and foundation donors
  • Experience working with senior executives, volunteers, senior administration, and faculty
  • Understanding of, and commitment to, the values and role of a public, research university
  • Experience in working with highly technical information; and
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Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of corporate and foundation prospects
  • Responsible for maintaining a consistent level of 75 - 100 relationships with organizations with the anticipation of raising significant resources for School initiatives
  • Create and execute corporate engagement plans for 50 + top strategic corporate partners and determine solicitation strategies for major gifts for School priorities
  • Create and execute corporate engagement plans for all emerging corporate partners to advance their engagement
  • Supervise student club corporate fundraising, training and initial solicitation process
  • Partner with the Senior Director of the Annual Fund to solicit companies to participate in the Corporate Agent Program
  • Support a Corporate Agent communication strategy and identify corporate engagement opportunities based on annual fund participation results
  • Collaborate with Corporate Relation Officers across Grounds to support established University-wide opportunities for corporate partners and identify potential corporate prospects
  • Support the mission and strategy of the Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) to enhance corporate engagement and advancement opportunities for the School
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Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • This position requires a minimum of 8 years progressive experience in major gift fundraising
  • Candidates should possess managerial experience
  • Strong consideration will be given to individuals with service in the military, especially the U.S. Air Force
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Assistant Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • This position requires a minimum of 5 years progressive experience in major gift fundraising
  • Strong preference will be shown to candidates with a successful track record of major gift proposal development, solicitation, and fundraising activities
  • Strong preference will be shown to candidates with higher education fundraising experience within the context of a comprehensive campaign
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Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop programs and strategies to identify, cultivate, track and solicit alumni, corporations, foundations and friends of NYIT for annual, current and endowed gifts
  • Manage a portfolio of donors and prospective donors from identification through stewardship
  • 5 years of fundraising experience specifically in soliciting prospects required
  • Experience in higher education donor relations and stewardship preferred
  • Knowledge of Blackboard/Rasiers Edge also preferred
  • Exceptional management, leadership and communication skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively with multiple constituencies
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Assistant VP of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Creating and executing materials and events that provide a strong foundation for ongoing revenue generation
  • Foundations, foundation giving and proposal writing
  • Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and self-starting capacities
  • Exhibit Professionalism, maturity, good judgment
  • Work with confidential material
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Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required
  • Minimum of six to eight years’ relevant experience in fundraising, predominately in corporate/foundations work or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Significant previous grant writing experience with proven track record of success
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Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Analyze corporate program and develop short and long term goals, including recommendations on philanthropic support, event sponsorship, cause-related marketing, promotional relationships, and employee engagement, in cooperation with the Director, Major Gift Team and the Manager of Events & Promotions
  • Help develop corporate revenue budget projections each fiscal year, and monitor and communicate progress towards the goal
  • Develop and implement strategies to achieve the annual corporate revenue goal
  • Assist in evaluation of team fundraising and activity in relation to established corporate and foundation program revenue goals
  • Creatively write and/or edit corporate and foundation proposal and report templates in conjunction with the Senior Development Writer
  • Provide editing and grant management support to members of the Major Gifts team
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Corporate & Foundation Relations Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or Business Administration and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs
  • Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform in various work situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved
  • Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and outside regulations pertaining to the college and department
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret, organize and present information and ideas in written or presentation form
  • Experience in investigating and analyzing problems with broad impacts and implications/ Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively
  • Three years of experience with grant writing
  • Strong writing and research skills (CFR research experience)
  • Experience in CFR Reporting
  • Master's degree in English, Communications or Business Administration
  • Document/Application
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Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Identifies and interfaces with prospective donors, crafting thoughtful strategies to cultivate successful and diverse Corporate and Foundation partnerships
  • Engages in managing a stable of existing Corporate and Foundation partnerships, including exploring opportunities to expand ongoing partnerships
  • Develops briefings, presentations and customized collateral for prospective partners
  • Tracks and monitors reporting deadlines of projects associated with accounts in portfolio
  • Develops and edits donor reports coordinating with Field staff to ensure accurate financial reporting
  • Coordinates, updates and reports on the Corporate and Foundation Team’s Moves Management to ensure consistent treatment of prospects, from cultivation to solicitation to relationship management
  • Collaborates with AWF’s Research Officer to review on a regular basis a pre-determined range of online and print publications, databases and other information sources for potential prospects
  • Assists with development of content that details opportunities for businesses to support AWF via cause-marketing partnerships, project specific support, in-kind contributions, and other arrangements aligning with AWF’s corporate strategy
  • Interacts with program and Africa staff as needed to obtain information on AWF programs for the purposes of developing partnership proposals and preparing reports to donors
  • Develops agreements and monitors same to ensure adherence by the partner and AWF
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Corporate or Foundation relations role, sales, philanthropy or related field
  • Demonstrated understanding of the Corporate Social Responsibility and cause-related marketing world and related fundraising practices
  • Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration
  • Ability to work independently and develop account cultivation strategies to execute on goals
  • Enjoys creativity and learning new ways of doing things to remain fresh and up to date on industry trends
  • Great networking skills
  • Superior written skills
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced collaborative environment while prioritizing and managing multiple deadlines
  • Experience working with donor databases; Raiser’s Edge preferred
  • Knowledge of the international development donor community
  • Willingness to travel on occasion for donor meetings, prospecting events
  • Candidates with current or previous experience in NGOs preferred
  • Keen interest or experience in Africa’s wildlife, land and people preferred, but not required
  • Please be sure to indicate that you saw this position on Globaljobs.org*
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Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree preferred
  • Minimum of 7 years of fundraising experience in professional and/or nonprofit environment
  • Strong existing national professional networks with foundations and corporations
  • Knowledge and/or policy experience in the work of one or more of the Bush Center program areas
  • Computer and technological literacy; experience with Raiser’s Edge, or comparable fundraising database, is preferred
  • The ability to travel, as necessary
  • Commitment to the vision and mission of the George W. Bush Presidential Center
  • Demonstrate superb communication and collaborative skills to work effectively in a dynamic organizational environment
  • Evidence prompt, professional interaction with high level internal and external customers
  • Provide a proven track-record of highly driven, results-oriented work ethic
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Assoc Dir For Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Experience working in an engineering or science-focused setting
  • Demonstrated experience in actively cultivating a portfolio of funders
  • Demonstrated grant writing experience
  • Knowledge of corporate & foundation relations/alumni relations/development/advancement principles
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Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Advanced degree preferred. Degree in a scientific area is a plus
  • Prior corporate or fundraising experience in technical environment is preferred
  • Experience with complex databases is preferred
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Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Design, implement and manage a tiered approach for organizing and prioritizing outreach strategies and activities to target high-priority and high-value corporate and foundation partnerships
  • Identify emerging business leadership and industry trends with a special emphasis on developing high-value corporate alliances, with the ultimate goal to identify, cultivate and solicit five-, six- and ultimately seven-plus-figure philanthropic commitments to support the mission and goals of the university
  • Work closely with development directors and other university representatives to create engagement strategies that build awareness among corporate and foundation constituencies in order to build and significantly expand funding partnerships
  • Advise faculty, administrators and staff on corporate and foundation areas of interest, and identify corporate and foundation requirements for the development and presentation of effective proposals
  • Identify and initiate opportunities for faculty, administrators and deans to interact with corporate and foundation prospects in order to match corporate and foundation interests with various university constituencies
  • Maintain high-quality stewardship activities for active corporate and foundation prospects and donors
  • Ensure that stewardship and reporting requirements are met to sustain successful partnerships, and maintain detailed information in ADVANCE and other reporting systems as needed
  • Develop highly competitive proposals for corporate and foundation prospects to meet diverse corporate and foundation goals in support of identified university goals and priorities
  • Maintain a broad and active schedule of visits and contacts with corporate and foundation representatives, resulting in meaningful relationships that ultimately lead to strong partnerships that result in comprehensive fundraising proposals
  • Monitor proposal deadlines, prepare and edit proposals, and manage proposal submissions
  • Manages/directs associate director of corporate and foundation relations
  • Travels as necessary for donor outreach and cultivation; and
  • Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Relations
  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience
  • Significant experience in fundraising
  • Knowledge and experience in cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies and techniques, particularly in the area of corporate and foundation fundraising
  • Demonstrated ability in grant and proposal writing at appropriate levels for varied proposal development
  • Demonstrated knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for obtaining information about the giving programs of corporations and foundations
  • Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and networking skills with large groups as well as with individuals
  • Ability to maintain a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances
  • Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective corporate and foundation donors, and interact via telephone and in-person with institutional representatives
  • Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for a diverse number of projects and complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision; and
  • Demonstrated record of success in generating significant commitments from corporations and foundations
  • Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience
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Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manages a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects, with a focus on the health sciences, and actively cultivates these organizations
  • Solicits major gifts from corporate and foundation sources, traveling as necessary to do so
  • Writes and assists others in writing complex proposals, stewardship reports, high-level briefings, collateral materials and other correspondence related to corporate and foundation fund raising
  • Monitors developments within the institution's programs to identify opportunities to engage prospects and grow proposals
  • Strategizes with internal constituencies for positioning initiatives for funding opportunities
  • Supports the faculty, College Deans, Senior Vice President for Health Sciences, Provost, President, and other university administration as appropriate, in prospect development and solicitation
  • Conducts workshops to provide information about corporate and foundation relations to internal constituents interested in seeking external funding
  • One year of experience or education in fundraising or a related field such as marketing, sales, creative writing, journalism, or non-profit management
  • Understanding of the nature of corporate and foundation philanthropy as it relates to higher education and the health sciences
  • Proven skills in researching and analyzing a variety of reference materials in order to compile, evaluate and disseminate data on corporate and foundation funding sources
  • Experience in preparing fundraising proposals
  • An understanding of budget preparation principles and practices related to restricted funding
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate the critical role of corporate and foundation support in ensuring the success of the teaching, research, and outreach mission of the university to diverse groups of constituents
  • Ability to determine best approaches to develop and maintain effective relationships with corporate and/or foundation partners and determine when and how a corporation or foundation can be successfully solicited for a gift
  • Demonstrated ability to relate well to and understand the needs and interests of corporations and foundations in order to develop relationships between them and the university
  • Ability to promote the University’s fundraising and strategic priorities by developing excellent working relationships with faculty, outreach directors, and the university's administration, Career Services, Office of Sponsored Programs, alumni, senior corporate executives, industry campus liaisons, and foundation program officers
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of confidence and comfort in making presentations before diverse groups
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Successful direct experience in corporate and foundation relations for a higher education institution, especially focused on a medical school or the health sciences
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Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manages a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects and actively cultivates these organizations
  • Supports the faculty, College Deans, Provost, President, and other university administration as appropriate, in prospect development and solicitation
  • Competency in persuasive writing and editing the writing of others
  • Understanding of the nature of corporate and foundation philanthropy as it relates to higher education
  • Proven skills in researching and analyzing a variety of reference materials in order to compile, evaluate and disseminate data
  • Successful direct experience in corporate and foundation relations for a higher education institution
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Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum five years’ experience in foundation fundraising, preferably in higher education, with a proven track record of securing six-figure gifts and higher
  • Proven experience developing, implementing and/or participating in a successful corporate and foundation relations strategy for a well-respected institution of higher education
  • A record of measurable results in initiating and closing foundation solicitations, the acuity to create short- and long-term plans and strategies, and familiarity with the funding cycles of foundations and their submissions processes
  • Ability to develop relationships with top regional and national foundation funders
  • Exceptional writing, editing,
  • Ability to actively listen to funders and faculty to identify areas of common interest and to develop a compelling case for support
  • Exceptional and demonstrated ability to organize and motivate faculty and staff, as well as external advocates and volunteers, in securing major grant support
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
  • Excellent organization, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar, etc.; modern office methods and procedures; equipment and filing systems; proofreading; business letter and report writing techniques
  • Patience, integrity, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Create the long-term strategic plan for Foundation Relations, including planning for the upcoming campaign
  • Develop an annual plan, including goals, objectives, and strategies for the College’s Corporate and Foundation Relations efforts that collaborate with and support the strategy of the Institutional Advancement division
  • Lead identification, strategy, and solicitation for institutional-level foundation relationships that bring significant resources (six and seven figure commitments) to the organization’s highest priorities
  • Thoroughly understand Lewis & Clark College and how it operates; develop a comprehensive knowledge of its history, culture, tradition, program, and base of financial support to develop institutional grant proposals for priorities that advance the academic mission of the College
  • Draft budgets for new projects and work collaboratively with the finance department, senior management, and project directors to monitor project budgets to meet reporting requirements
  • Build and maintain relationships with grantor agency/foundation program officers, executives, and other individuals who can help the College achieve success in grant proposal submissions; work closely with program staff to keep foundation program officers apprised of College progress
  • Work in close collaboration with the Office of Sponsored Research to develop and implement a cross-functional team approach to corporate and foundation relations and funding
  • Conduct in-depth research to identify potential sources of grants from foundations; analyze each grantor’s program interests, grant procedures, and past charitable donations
  • Monitor grant reporting deadlines and work closely with program officers and senior management to ensure that reports are submitted on a timely basis, in full compliance with the foundation’s reporting standards
  • Implement strategies with campus partners for determining which campus project should be submitted to each individual foundation as a proposal
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with faculty and college administration in order to increase the quantity and quality of grant proposals submitted
  • Participate cooperatively and regularly in prospect management and tracking system, following established protocols and best practices
  • Remain current on changing trends in grant funding and update campus partners in a timely manner
  • Maintain quality record keeping/tracking system for grants
  • Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally as appropriate for donor management
  • Engage volunteers, donors, and colleagues in productive long term relationships
  • Perform and evaluate fundraising tasks and/or projects with appropriate supervision
  • Provide volunteer leadership and management as needed
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned
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Manager of Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage and Expand NYSCI’s Corporate Partners program by
  • Managing relationships with existing corporate partners with the goal of deepening the engagement of donors in the program
  • Engaging in new partners and sponsors through prospect research, cultivation and coordination with Institutional Advancement leadership and team and other relevant NYSCI departments
  • Submitting corporate partner proposals and renewals, processing new partnerships and fulfillment of benefits, coordinating on benefit fulfillment with others within the organization as needed
  • Maintaining Corporate Partners webpages and partner employee resources; scheduling and managing “Corporate Partner Update” e-­‐newsletter
  • Liaising with Visitor Services, Events, and Public Programs’ teams to ensure corporate partners and their employees receive appropriate benefits and services
  • Coordinating engagement opportunities for funders (cultivation events, mentorship programs, and volunteer opportunities)
  • Work with the STEM Night and STEM Expo teams to engage corporate partners with speaking opportunities and other employee volunteer opportunities
  • Expand NYSCI’s corporate contributions portfolio by
  • Oversee the launch of a new sponsorship initiative that requires collaboration with multiple departments
  • Identifying and pursuing new corporate sponsorship opportunities through prospect research, cultivation and coordination with the Institutional Advancement team as needed, including creating proposals and presentations, site visits, and attending relevant webinars and networking opportunities
  • Working closely with other departments to identify opportunities for donor support and business partnerships
  • Coordinating with relevant departments within the organization to identify benefits and recognition opportunities and ensuring that corporate partnership benefits are comparable to giving level and are fulfilled
  • Scheduling and managing donor site visits, coordinating engagement opportunities for sponsors
  • Cultivate and steward a portfolio of corporate contributors by
  • Providing support in writing effective grant proposals that increase donor awareness of NYSCI’s mission & programs and encourages their engagement and financial support
  • Working closely with program staff to ensure the timely delivery of quality reports and evaluations
  • Conducting prospect research using in-house tools, online subscriptions, and other resources, and preparing briefings
  • Scheduling and managing donor site visits, coordinating engagement opportunities for funders (cultivation events, mentorship programs, and volunteer opportunities)
  • Commitment to the philosophy and mission of New York Hall of Science
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, cultivate, solicit and secure or support the process of securing corporate partners and sponsors
  • Experience and knowledge in sales, including but not limited to sourcing and identifying prospects, solicitation phone calls, attending networking events, negotiations, closing deals, long term relationship building, repeat sales, cultivation and stewardship
  • Flexibility and experience in building a corporate partnership program and proven ability to effectively inspire others
  • Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain and strengthen relationships with significant donors on behalf of an institution
  • Possess a sophisticated understanding of the record keeping and stewardship systems to support and grow a successful donor relations program (Raiser’s Edge, MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint, Google Docs & Sheets, etc.)
  • Experience with donor research skills including familiarity and/or experience with RelPro, RelSci, iWave, Foundation Search, and/or other donor prospecting tools
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize fundraising activities effectively and plan and manage multiple projects
  • Experience in working with teams (within department, cross departmental, and with external partners) with the ability to harness team creativity and translate into effective fundraising
  • Strong communications skills with the ability to express ideas clearly both in written and oral communications
  • Ability and willingness to participate in events outside the workday schedule
  • Experience serving diverse audiences
  • A science center, natural history museum, or children’s museum background is preferred but not required
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Corporate & Foundation Relations Resume Examples & Samples

  • This number includes 11 school system leaders, 21 principals, and 40 assistant principals, instructional coaches and department chairs
  • Participating in phone selection and/or in-person selection during each selection window
  • Matriculating new Indianapolis corps members during 4-5 confirmation windows throughout the year
  • Staffing large-scale regional events such as Induction, Orientation, and Professional Saturday events, often times for a whole day or multiple days at a time
  • Participating in diversity and inclusiveness programming throughout the year
  • Attending all-staff meetings, retreats, and step backs throughout the year
  • Passionate about Teach For America’s mission, believes deeply in the importance of inspiring and investing external people in our mission and work
  • Operates with a partner- and mission-service mindset
  • Knowledge and developing understanding of the causes of educational inequity
  • Organizing, planning, and executing: Exceptional ability to build and execute a project plan and consistently meets deadlines and is able to independently organize their time
  • Making decisions and demonstrating judgment: Ability to make timely decisions and demonstrate good judgment
  • Learning and continuously improving: Rare desire to constantly improve and learn from past experiences
  • Building relationships and networks: Ability to build strong relationships with others in challenging situations
  • Understanding the perspectives of others: Ability to tailor approach toward the perspective of others
  • Communicating effectively with others: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Defining the opportunity and problem: Exceptionally skilled in identifying an area of opportunity from a complex situation; Ability to think big, generate ideas and implement solutions to complex problems
  • Conducting analysis: Skilled in using logic and data to perform analysis
  • Strong sense of flexibility, willing and able to change course as needed, particularly to best suit team, stakeholder, and mission needs
  • Minimum of two years of professional work experience preferred
  • Teach For America experience preferred
  • Experience writing in a professional setting, especially writing grants is strongly preferred
  • Experience in an entrepreneurial environment, developing new ways of approaching problems in a logical and disciplined manner
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Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate and corporate foundation prospects for major philanthropic investments in the University
  • In collaboration with other development colleagues and faculty members, develop gift concepts that match donor interests with Penn State strengths and needs
  • Plan and pursue strategies to secure this support, from initial inquiries to written proposals and in-person presentations
  • Build enduring relationships with corporate partners through stewardship reports, recognition events, and other activities and communications
  • Serve as a resource to the entire Office of University Development and throughout the University by providing training and support on philanthropic solicitations of corporations and related topics
  • Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills
  • A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team
  • The capacity to travel, as needed, for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship purposes
  • A passion for higher education and an understanding of complex institutions
  • An appreciation and understanding of diverse audiences and communities
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Corporate & Foundation Relations Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work with Fund staff, medical departments, divisions of Nemours, Nemours Office of Biomedical Research and Finance to research, identify and prioritize grant opportunities from foundations, corporations and other organizations that align with Nemours' strategic initiatives
  • Write and submit grant proposals, and meet all requirements of the funder and Nemours for grant administration
  • Prepare quarterly and/or annual reports as needed with members at AIDHC, while working collaboratively and appropriately to develop and transform ideas into grant proposals
  • Create boilerplates and templates to make subsequent grant applications
  • Seasoned fundraiser with a track record of meeting and/or exceeding fundraising goals
  • Maintain strong relationships with present and future funding sources, while effectively managing projects with multiple constituencies and deadlines
  • Identify prospects for external funding sources for grants, and cultivate those relationships in partnership with others
  • Work with leadership and associates to develop funding strategy; develop workable implementation plans and communicate those plans effectively
  • Synthesize complex information and develop workflow or procedures as relevant
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records; ability to monitor and track grants effectively and efficiently
  • Knowledge of ethics statements by AFP, AHP and other appropriate associations, as well as an understanding of donor rights
  • Demonstrates outstanding written and oral communication skills to articulate the mission of the organization and case for support
  • Superior interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Analytic skills to assess and evaluate ongoing progress of a Development program
  • Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by employee’s supervisor