Associate Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations
Associate Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations
Position Title : Associate Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations
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Location : Hybrid - Chicago
Open Date : 08 / 01 / 2024
Close Date : Open Until Filled? No
Job Type : Full-Time
Position Summary : The Associate Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations shall manage the organization’s efforts to secure funding from corporations, foundations, and other community partners who wish to invest in Roosevelt University’s mission through charitable giving.
The Associate Director will identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, develop and implement strategic fundraising plans, and write gift proposals and reports.
The Associate Director shall partner with senior leadership and program staff to align fundraising initiatives with organizational goals and priorities.
The position requires strong communication, project management, and analytical skills to ensure the successful acquisition and stewardship of major gifts and sponsorships.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :
- A minimum of 5-7 years of higher education and development experience, or related professional experience. Experience in corporate and foundation relations strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated persistency and ability to cultivate and close on gifts over $5,000.
- Ability and energy to build new relationships and communities on an ongoing basis.
- Strength in developing and executing strategic and comprehensive fundraising plans to achieve goals.
- Ability to work collaboratively across disciplinary and interdisciplinary lines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A self-starter who takes initiative and has highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
- Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting.
- Demonstrated computer competency and knowledge of Word, Raiser’s Edge database management, and marketing automation tools.
- Ability to travel in and out of state.
Essential Job Functions :
- Partner with the Assistant Vice President of Advancement to create and implement a corporate and foundation development plan.
- Identify and research new corporate and foundation partners.
- Facilitate, organize, and execute fundraising activities.
- Coordinate, prepare, and submit high-quality gift proposals and sponsorship requests.
- Work with leadership to develop and implement creative stewardship strategies.
Percentage Of Time :
- 60% - Practice evidence-based, impactful fundraising strategies across corporate / foundation giving and event sponsorships for a portfolio of approximately 75 constituents.
- 20% - Oversee and streamline the University’s sponsorships program.
- 20% - Partner with advancement and marketing leaders to create communication materials.
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