Associate Director of Philanthropy, Corporate Foundation Relations

Associate Director of Philanthropy, Corporate Foundation Relations Job Location: Raleigh, NC Department: University Development Essential Job Duties Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Foundation Relations, the Associate Director will work in close collaboration with members of the University Advancement team and serve as the primary prospect manager for a portfolio of foundations, corporations and organizations. The Associate Director is responsible for identifying and building relationships with corporations and foundations to secure private funding for university-wide initiatives in accordance with industry best practices in development. The Associate Director also develops, implements and evaluates strategies to conceive, develop, and manage the creation of proposals on behalf of North Carolina State University. Major Duties and Responsibilities Through strategic identification, qualification, and cultivation manage a portfolio of foundation and corporate partners and implement cultivation/solicitation strategies for each partner. Create mutually beneficial relationships that align with the priorities of the University, are multi-faceted, and can provide annual revenues of six figures or more. Prepare proposals and related materials as needed to secure revenue, with a priority on gift based funding. Develop funding proposals for foundations, corporations, corporate foundations, and organizations, working with appropriate faculty and other academic personnel. Consistently meet individual contact, proposal and fundraising goals including strategy development and newly discovered opportunities; document all development activities in a timely manner. Develop and maintain strong understanding of the basic research efforts and develop relationships with academic and research leaders. Use this information to match corporate and foundation interests with these research areas in support of university priorities. Represent at university advancement and university-wide events. Other Responsibilities Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Two years of professional-level experience in direct solicitation/fundraising or a closely related field (such as sales) are required. Required Qualifications Expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethics of successful fundraising, particularly in the area of corporate and foundation relations. Proven relationship builder with the ability to form trusting relationships and work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, volunteers, alumni and colleagues. Strong writer with some grant writing experience. High attention to detail and processes. Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic team environment. Unquestioned integrity. Commitment to a collegial and collaborative team approach. Self-motivated and driven with an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving. Optimism, perseverance and a positive attitude. Computer literacy and competency with office productivity software and with relevant CRM software. Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education fundraising. Previous corporate and foundation fundraising experience. Familiarity with NC State University. Required License(s) or Certification(s) A valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required within 60 days of start date. Must be maintained as a condition of employment. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision. Flexible Spending Account. Retirement Programs. Disability Plans. Life Insurance. Accident Plan. Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs. 12 Holidays Each Year. Tuition and Academic Assistance. NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr NC State University