Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

 

Brandeis University seeks an Associate Director of
Corporate and Foundation Relations to join our team of
fundraising professionals in the Institutional Advancement
Division.

 As one of the few undergraduate liberal arts-focused R1
universities in the country, and the only such university in the
AAU, Brandeis is dedicated to first-rate undergraduate liberal arts
education while making groundbreaking – including Nobel
Prize-winning! – discoveries.

 Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a
global hub for higher education and innovation. We offer a
competitive benefits and compensation package, which includes:
medical, dental, and life insurance; a generous paid time off
benefit; a 403b retirement savings plan with a generous match; free
parking; and a flexible hybrid working model.

 Position Summary

 As an integral member of the Institutional Advancement
team, the Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation
Relations plays a pivotal role in advancing the
university’s philanthropic efforts. Reporting to the Assistant Vice
President of Corporate and Foundations Relatons, this position
collaborates closely with university leaders, faculty, and external
partners to secure vital funding from foundations and corporations
for the university’s research, teaching, and outreach missions.

 Primary Responsibilities

 Relationship Management:

• Manage a portfolio of 65+ corporation and foundation prospects
  capable of $100K+ awards.
• Actively cultivate 20-30 prospects at any given time, ensuring
  alignment with university priorities.
• Regularly review and qualify new prospects while strategically
  disqualifying others.
• Engage and mobilize key faculty members and academic leaders to
  enhance donor relationships.

 Proposal Development:

• Collaborate with faculty experts and university leaders to
  create thorough, compelling, and authorized concept papers and
  proposals.
• Craft persuasive narratives that resonate with potential
  donors, highlighting the university’s impact and vision.

 Strategic Support:

• Assist the President, Provost, Senior Vice President, and other
  university leadership in developing proposals, research briefings,
  and talking points.
• Manage donor meetings, ensuring seamless communication and
  strategic follow-up.

 Special Projects and Supervision:

• Lead the design and execution of key special projects as
  directed by the Assistant Vice President.
• Will occasionally supervise CFR team members, fostering a
  collaborative and results-oriented work environment.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) with a minimum of
  5 years of experience in academic or Jewish communal fundraising,
  corporate relations, or related fields.
• Proven success in securing major gifts from corporations and
  foundations.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse
  stakeholders. Strategic thinker with a passion for advancing
  education and research.
• Curiosity about a range of scholarly disciplines and research
  is essential; familiarity and experience with the Jewish
  philanthropic sector and issues facing the global Jewish community
  is a plus.

 Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at
Brandeis, and always have been — they are rooted in our identity as
an institution. These values serve as a regular reminder for
self-reflection, and a continuous call for us, as Brandesians, to
grow.  Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious
pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and
staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. 
Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis,
which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that
embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society.  Read
more online about our Mission and Diversity
Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but
your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification
in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students,
faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and
working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy,
sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including
transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active
military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected
under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.