Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations

FLSA Status

Exempt

Posted Salary Range

Employment Status

Full Time

Department

Institutional Advancement Department

Job Summary

The Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations is a member of the Institutional Advancement/ ASU Foundation, Inc. team and is an experienced fundraiser, with exceptional networking and proposal development skills. The focus of this position is to assist with the management of a portfolio of major corporate and foundation prospects; to plan, organize, and implement strategies to maximize philanthropic investments from local, regional, and national corporations and foundations; and to work with faculty and institutional advancement colleagues on a range of projects and disciplines.

This is a newly created position, and the Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations will be reporting to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Giving; salary will be commensurate with experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn appropriate levels of information about a broad range of academic disciplines and interdisciplinary areas.
• Knowledge of all facets of the advancement process, including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; knowledgeable in corporate and foundation giving and fundraising best practices.
• Knowledge of all facets of the proposal development process, including prospect and project research and proposal creation/editing.
• Working knowledge of development software for prospect management and basic financial software for fund management.
• Willing to work at Institutional Advancement/ ASU Foundation, Inc. offices in Lorman, MS and have the ability and willingness to travel nationally when required.
• An advocate’s belief in the vision of Alcorn State University’s Institutional Advancement/ ASU Foundation, Inc.
• Understanding of major issues in philanthropy and ability to learn Institutional Advancement/ ASU Foundation, Inc. issues quickly.
• An entrepreneurial and pro-active leadership style with a proven ability to create opportunities.
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment as well as autonomously to meet fundraising goals; a problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible, and effectively manage complex situations involving numerous and sometimes competing constituencies.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to foundation and university business and confidential prospect information.

Essential Job Functions

• Researches corporations and foundations to identify potential new funders.
• Communicates with funders by phone, emails, written materials, and social media, and travels to meet with funders regionally and locally as needed or assigned.
• Monitors the acknowledgement and recognition process to ensure that donors are properly and appropriately acknowledged.
• Works with the Director of Corporate and Foundation Giving to complete internal reports on the team’s progress, accomplishments, and budget.
• Develops, writes, and submits email inquiries, letters of inquiry, concept summaries, reports, and/or other requests for corporate and foundation engagement in collaboration with faculty, staff, and other advancement staff.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree is required.
• Three to five years of experience in development and demonstrated success in corporate, private foundation and major gift fundraising.

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas

No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds

Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds

Occasionally

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds

Not Required

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds

Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds

Not Required

Travel

Occasionally

Extended Work Hours

Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S660

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

12/07/2020

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Advertising Summary

Excellent Benefits Package

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in development and demonstrated success in corporate, private foundation and major gift fundraising?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have working knowledge of development software for prospect management and basic financial software for fund management?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
5. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
6. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)

Optional Documents