Job: Assistant Vice President, Corporate & Foundation Relations

Jobing Description

This senior level position within the Development Office is responsible for the strategic vision, leadership and orchestrated management of a comprehensive foundation and corporate relations fund-raising program within a broad institutional setting. Manages a portfolio of top foundation and corporate prospects and collaborates with faculty and senior administrators to identify and proactively pursue foundation and corporate opportunities, and to advocate institutional priorities to this community. Works closely with senior officers of the College and professional schools to seek corporate and foundation funding for cross-institutional projects and initiatives. The AVP is a member of the College Advancement Management Team, helping to guide a comprehensive C&FR fund-raising program
Skills & Knowledge: Creative, professional, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Ability to work with and command the respect of faculty, senior officers, Trustees, and other high-level donors and volunteers.
Superb written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated presentation abilities.
Ability to advocate institutional priorities to an external audience.
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work across a complex organization, and to provide inspired leadership and coaching to staff members.
Ability to work both independently and as part of multiple teams.
Demonstrated proficiency in collaborative project management.
Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with appropriate discretion.
Demonstrated integrity.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all constituencies in a diverse institution; the ability to foster inclusiveness and diversity.
Minimum Experience: 10+ years of experience in corporate, foundation and/or community fundraising, including program and staff management.
Proven deep solicitation experience as evidenced through professional references and reputation.
Strong understanding of the sciences and their role within a university.
Understanding of and comfort with the corporate and foundation funding community and its trends.
Demonstrated volunteer management at the highest levels of an organization.
Solid experience working with faculty, senior officers, and development professionals with a talent for coaching and mentoring more junior colleagues.
Successful high-level gift proposal writing experience.
Minimum Education: Master's degree or the equivalent.
FLSA: Exempt
Level: Not Applicable
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Link to Position Description:
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Contact name of the individual who will be receiving/viewing the resumes,cover letters, etc. Lisa Abair, Search Director
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