Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations

Job Description

Job Description

Office: College AdvancementReports to: Vice President for College AdvancementWork Period: 12 MonthHours: Full TimeOvertime: ExemptJob Grade: 11General Summary: Responsible for the acquisition and renewal of corporate and foundation (CFR) support for the college. Serves as a primary contact for cultivation and solicitation activities relating to corporations and foundations as part of the college's overall development program within the guidelines of federal, state and local laws and college, office, and division policies and procedures. Reports to the Vice President for College Advancement and works with advancement colleagues, faculty, staff, students, alumnae, donors, local and state business and civic leaders, foundation and corporation representatives and related contacts, volunteers, and other relevant constituents.Essential Job Functions: Develops, implements, and manages the College's corporate and foundation relations (CFR) program, identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporate and foundation prospects and donors.In partnership with the Vice President for College Advancement, develops and executes the annual CFR operating plan, fundraising strategy, assessment plan, impact report, and fundraising goals.Manages a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects, securing institutional support through grants, sponsorships, partnerships, matching gifts, and other charitable initiatives.Prepare high-quality grant proposals, reports, stewardship materials, correspondence, and other fundraising communications in collaboration with campus partners.Meets or exceeds established fundraising and activity goals while maintaining accurate records and providing timely progress reports.Ensures timely stewardship, recognition, reporting, and communication regarding the use and impact of corporate and foundation gifts and grants.Serves as the primary liaison for all corporate and foundation cultivation, solicitation, and engagement activities as part of the College's overall development program.Partners with faculty, academic departments, advisory boards, and College leadership to identify funding priorities, develop competitive proposals, and coordinate institutional grant activity.Collaborates with Advancement Services, Donor Relations, and Research & Prospect Management to strengthen donor engagement, prospect strategy, matching gift efforts, and fundraising processes.Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders to identify new funding opportunities and improve corporate and foundation relations processes.Coordinates faculty- and staff-initiated grant proposals with Cabinet members and other College leaders to ensure alignment with institutional priorities.Non-Essential Job FunctionsSupports Advancement, Development, and College events as requested. Participates in professional development opportunities and remain current on fundraising, philanthropy, and advancement best practices.REQUIREMENTSEducation: BA/BS degree in related field of study.Experience: Minimum of five to seven years work experience with substantive experience in corporate and foundation relations, fundraising, and/or alumni and volunteer relations management. Experience in the field of higher education development or related field preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Proven track record of grant-writing, soliciting, and closing corporate and foundation grants, gifts, and sponsorships in the $25K - $1M+Evident ability to work effectively with a team and with many diverse constituencies in a collegeHighly organized, self-starter with excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written; demonstrated ability to work independently and to maintainKnowledge of and familiarity with corporate and foundation entities in the Metro Atlanta regionFamiliarity with identifying, cultivating, and soliciting corporations and foundations for collegeFamiliarity with annual, major, and capital giving programs as well as comprehensive campaign knowledgeGood working knowledge of Google based productivity applications as well as MS Office and fundraising databaseAbility to consistently conduct local and regional travel associated with the execution of the duties described above on a regular basis.Strategic thinking and planningCommitment to and advancement of the mission, vision, and short and long-term goals of Agnes ScottOther: Irregular and overtime hours are required for special projects and events.PHYSICAL DEMANDSIntermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, and occasional moving of light objects. Work is performed in an office.DISCLAIMERThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.APPLICATION PROCESSPlease apply online. Position is posted until filled. Due to the overwhelming response to the college's staff openings we are unable to respond personally to individual telephone inquiries. No faxed submissions please.EEOTo provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Agnes Scott College are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Agnes Scott prohibits unlawful discrimination based on protected categories in its employment practices. This shall include, but not be limited to, employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training and termination.