Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations

General Information

Job Title: Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations
Location: 100 N East Ave Waukesha, WI, 53186 United States
Employee Type: Administrative Staff
Job Category: Advancement, Staff
Minimum Experience: 3 Years
Required Degree: 4 Year Degree
Travel: 35%
Manage Others: Yes

Responsibilities:

• Create a vision and strategy for a sophisticated foundation and corporate relations program that will build strong relationships with appropriate constituent groups in order to support University goals and priorities.
• Maintain a thorough research program to determine the giving patterns of local, regional and national foundations and corporations.
• Develop an active list of contacts in order to interact with external sources for the procurement of gifts and grants.
• Coordinate the proposal process to include arrangement of meetings, drafting preliminary inquiries, development of timetables, development and review of proposals and assurance of interdepartmental coordination.
• Prepare proposals and related materials to potential funders in coordination with individuals from campus as required.
• Create and maintain an annual operating plan, which includes a calendar and measurable goals.
• Maintain a central file of proposals, technical and financial records and reports, and a clearinghouse for proposals and application forms.
• Prepare regular communications to familiarize deans, faculty and others about the trends and interests of foundations and corporations.
• Keep abreast of federal and state legislation, which would have a direct or indirect bearing on the preparation of proposals.
• Coordinate, as necessary, with the Director of Grant Programs so as to share pertinent university program information that would be helpful for all University grants and proposals.
• Assure appropriate follow-up and tracking by monitoring status and outcome of proposals after submission, tracking all details of the proposal process.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and other projects to non-foundation or corporation projects as requested.
• Travel as needed and appropriate to support foundation and corporate relationships.
• Assist with Development and other Institutional Advancement functions as needed and necessary.
• Perform other duties as requested, delegated or assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of three years of related experience in a similar position that includes a heavy emphasis on relationship building and writing assignments.
• Outstanding written communication skills, including experience in proposal writing and organization of reports and budgets.
• Ability to work independently while planning and organizing multiple tasks within a team setting.
• Familiarity with prospect management systems
• Knowledge of advancement data systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to clearly articulate the mission of Carroll University.
• Experience in establishing rapport with individuals in the foundation and corporate arena.
• Ability to generate contacts and meetings while preparing the necessary written proposals and other materials.
• Must be a people person, with the ability to interact with internal and external audiences.
• Excellent presentation skills are critical.
• Diplomacy, tact and courtesy are paramount.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and review work in order to meet schedules is essential.
• Requires the ability to analyze situations and implement appropriate actions and responses.
• Strong writing skills in order to develop professional reports, strategic plans and correspondence are very important.
• Should have the ability to take initiative and follow through with minimal supervision.
• Demonstration of integrity, positive attitude and a sense of humor.
• Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.