Director, Corporate & Foundations Relations

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date. Weekly Work Hours 40 Compensation Range Administrator Range E05 Salary Minimum $92,700.00 Annually FLSA United States of America (Exempt) Position Type Administrator Position / Job Summary The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is a highlyvisible leadership role that serves as a key ambassador for DallasCollege Foundation. This position drives strategic engagement withthe Dallas corporate community and select foundations to securetransformational philanthropic investments, sponsorships, andgrants. Internally, the Director works cross-functionally withsenior leadership, campus presidents, and workforce program teamsto align corporate partnerships with institutional priorities.Externally, the Director represents Dallas College with confidenceand credibility in executive-level settings, cultivatingrelationships that advance workforce development and strengthen theCollege’s impact across industry sectors. The Director of Corporateand Foundation Relations will report to the Senior Director ofDevelopment. Like all Dallas College Foundation (DCF) employees,this individual is a keeper of the Dallas College Foundationculture of philanthropy. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Act as a visible ambassador for Dallas College Foundation withinthe Dallas corporate community, actively networking andrepresenting the organization at high-level meetings, industryevents, and executive engagements. Serve as a key member of the development team, contributing tothe team’s strategic plan and collaborating to achieve overallfundraising goals and organizational success. Lead the corporate and foundation fundraising strategy, focusingon building transformational, long-term partnerships that alignwith Dallas College’s workforce development priorities. Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of high-valuecorporate and foundation prospects to secure major gifts,sponsorships, and grants. Collaborate cross-functionally with campus presidents, workforceprogram leaders, and senior leadership to create meaningfulengagement opportunities for corporate partners. Partner with the Dallas College Sponsorship and Grants teams toconvert relationships into philanthropic investments, developcompelling proposals, and meaningful impact reports. Drive prospect pipeline growth through strategic research,networking, and engagement with volunteer leaders, ensuringalignment with institutional priorities. Ensure accurate documentation of donor interactions andstrategies in Raiser’s Edge, maintaining data integrity andcompliance with AFP and APRA ethical standards. All employees are required to complete a minimum of 19 hours ofleadership development. Perform other duties not listed as assigned. Minimum and Preferred – Education, Experience, and/or Certifications Required Qualifications for Role (necessary or mandatory) Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of experience infundraising, corporate relations, business development, or projectmanagement. Proven success in corporate fundraising, business development,or institutional advancement, preferably in higher education ornonprofit sectors. Exceptional ability to navigate complex organizations and buildbuy-in across diverse stakeholders. Strong executive presence and communications skills,particularly when engaging senior corporate leaders and Boards. Experience leading, implementing, and integrating a full rangeof development programs, including organizational (corporate andfoundation) major gifts, fundraising, and project-basedinitiatives. Demonstrated experience in project management and strategicplanning, including ability to creatively conceptualize andimplement new projects and high-level strategy. Knowledge of corporate philanthropy, sponsorships, and workforcedevelopment trends. Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills with theability to work independently with little supervision. Must have a valid driver’s license required to travel to variousoff-site locations. Potential for work outside of a typical workweek on anexceptional, as needed basis. Advanced general computer knowledge of Windows and network-basedenvironments, exceptional skills, and experience with Blackbaudproducts, Raiser’s Edge and Prospect Research platform is aplus. Other Preferred Qualifications for Role (not mandatory, but advantageous) Bilingual or multilingual preferred. *** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Somepositions may be subject to a fingerprint check. *** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Qualifications for Role (necessary or mandatory) Ability to speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, andtimely manner using appropriate and effective communication toolsand techniques. Ability to communicate and interact with high-profileconstituents and volunteers. Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with considerationto various audiences. Ability to meet or exceed metrics and goals set for theindividual and the team. Demonstrated experience in prospect cultivation andsolicitation, with proficiency in fundraising principles and bestpractices. Strong working knowledge of strategic development and movesmanagement systems of the donor cycle. Demonstrated experience securing major, high-value gifts frompotential donors. Exhibits expertise in developing and maintaining positiverelationships with individuals, including executives, donors andinternal stakeholders and leadership. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills that demonstrateprofessional and personal integrity with a commitment to themission, value, and goals of Dallas College and the Dallas CollegeFoundation. Adhere to ethical and confidentiality guidelines of both DallasCollege and the Association of Professional Researchers forAdvancement (APRA); and adhere to local, state, and federal lawsgoverning fundraising and taxation. Knowledge and experience in the nature and dimensions ofphilanthropy, motivations for giving, research and cultivationpractices, face-to-face solicitation, gifts processing andfundraising reporting. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills withdemonstrated ability to create, implement and monitor policies andprocedures. Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skillswith the ability to serve as an advocate/spokesperson for DallasCollege and Dallas College Foundation and successfully tailorcommunications dependent on audience. Strong and knowledgeable customer service skills. Other Preferred Qualifications for Role (not mandatory, but advantageous) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Competencies Dallas College seeks to identify core and professionalcompetencies for each role and level which helps define the levelof expertise needed and desired to demonstrate success in therole. Work Condition Environment / Physical Requirements Normal physical job functions performed within a standard officeenvironment. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to individualswith physical challenges to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance. About Us Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County CommunityCollege District, has served more than three (3) million students.Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Wortharea, we are one of the largest community college systems in thestate of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community collegespace, placing students at the center of everything we do. Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment ofopportunity and belonging for all students and employees. Werecognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talentthat stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are partof an equal opportunity system that provides education andemployment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of anyprotected attribute, including race, color, religion, nationalorigin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identityor gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basisprotected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law,Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicantsand employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as anymental health or physical disability needs. Applications Deadline August 5, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle of Higher Education