Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

About the Role The Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) is a key member of a dynamic Advancement team. This limited‑term position, scheduled for six months, covers a leave of absence. The role reports to the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations and focuses on cultivating and soliciting The Huntington’s corporate, foundation, and government funders. Key Responsibilities Identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate, foundation, and government funders to achieve annual fundraising goals. Prepare, write, and submit grant proposals, reports, and other programmatic materials. Maintain a detailed calendar of application and reporting deadlines and ensure timely submissions of all materials. Collaborate cross‑divisionally with program staff to compile grant project information including outcomes, deliverables, timelines, and metrics for evaluation. Independently manage a portfolio of CFR donors and identify new prospects to grow this portfolio. Collaborate with Finance to develop proposal budgets, monitor grant spending, and create financial reports. Steward members of the Corporate Partners Program and seek opportunities to engage new and lapsed members. Spearhead efforts to secure corporate sponsorships for exhibitions, events, and programs. Assist in developing strategies for fundraising initiatives and participate in divisional prospect meetings. Prepare exhibition and special initiative prospectuses for presentation to funders. Initiate and sustain relationships with institutional donors through meetings, on‑site tours, and events. Research and identify prospects with assistance of a Prospect Research Analyst. Maintain solid working knowledge of key corporate and foundation relationships. Prepare and maintain internal records related to funded grants and monitor progress toward goals. Other Duties Assist in managing CFR events, including coordinating with corporate volunteers and sponsors as well as administrative duties. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications B.A. Degree (Master’s preferred). Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and donor databases including Raiser’s Edge. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred. Outstanding writing skills, with the ability to organize and synthesize complex information succinctly. Exceptional command of English grammar, proofreading, and editing. Knowledge of corporate, foundation, and government fundraising strategies and methods. Excellent project management skills, including the ability to establish and monitor priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced setting. Ability to work independently as well as in a team, with a track record of collaborating successfully with program staff. 3–5 years of fundraising experience (focus on grants management and proposal writing strongly preferred) with a record of success in generating significant commitments from funders. Experience at a cultural or academic institution preferred. Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: $80,000–$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Benefits: discounts for staff at The Huntington Store and restaurants, free admission to various museums and cultural institutions, and free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Jewish Education Project