Foundations Relations Officer

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiate, implement, and manage a comprehensive, proactive
  approach to develop and enhance foundation relationships that lead
  to opportunities for financial support.

• Develop and implement a personal portfolio for selected
  foundations within assigned priority areas to meet or exceed
  established fundraising goals.

• Develop an annual grants calendar that creates a pathway for the
  pursuit of grant funding.

• Draft, write, and/or edit concept papers, letters and proposals,
  in collaboration with IA staff or independently, that position the
  University as a successful recipient of private gift support.

• Consult with Deans, Program Directors and key staff to develop
  and implement cultivation strategies to generate private support
  based on University priorities.

• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with the University
  President, Provost, Vice Presidents, and/or Deans for key
  foundation contacts to discuss strategies that lead to leadership
  gifts.

• Coordinate on-campus visits and presentations with prospective
  donors or their representatives.

• Coordinate prospect management responsibilities, especially
  cultivation and stewardship strategies, with IA staff and other
  University units.

• Liaison with the Office of Sponsored Programs to leverage
  existing support from federal, state, and other public grantor
  agencies with private foundation outreach.

• Liaison with the Center for College Access and Success on key
  fundraising/grant writing needs.

• Provide general consultation for faculty, administrators, and
  staff seeking foundation support.

• Identify emerging industry trends with an emphasis on developing
  high value- exchange alliances with foundations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Preference will be given to candidates who have fundraising
  experience or knowledge of fundraising in higher education.

• Preference will be given to candidates who hold an advanced
  degree or fundraising certification.