Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations, Waukesha
- Employer
- Carroll University
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- May 10, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Development & Advancement
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations, Waukesha
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
Description
Description
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.
Qualifications:
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 http://www.carrollu.edu/about/missionstatement.asp/a">University mission.
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