Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, Georgia

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Job Location: Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA

Position Type: Full-Time Staff

Education Level: Bachelor's

Job Category: Education

Description

Reporting to the Senior Director for Advancement, the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximize philanthropic support for Oglethorpe University from a portfolio of private foundations and corporate giving programs. This position is responsible for the acquisition and renewal of corporate and foundation (CFR) support for the University, focusing on those with the capacity to make substantial commitments. Working with the Senior Director, this position serves as a contact for cultivation and solicitation activities relating to corporations and foundations as part of the University's overall philanthropic program within the guidelines of federal, state, and local laws and University, office, and division policies and procedures. The Director will work with advancement colleagues, faculty, staff, students, alumnae, donors, local and state business and civic leaders, foundation and corporation representatives and related contacts, volunteers, and other relevant constituents. As a member of the Advancement team, the Director plays a significant role in building and strengthening core fundraising services and activities guided by the Universitys strategic plan and institutional priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Build, develop and manage the development program for foundations and corporations; work with development and advancement colleagues and the Senior Director of Advancement to continually identify, explore and cultivate new corporate and foundation sources and prospects.
  • In coordination with the Senior Director of Advancement, create and execute an annual operating plan with monthly and quarterly fundraising and activity goals.
  • Maintain and grow a dynamic portfolio (75 115) of key corporate and foundation contacts and secure new levels of institutional support through grants, partnerships, sponsorships, and other charitable initiatives.
  • Draft high-quality proposals, grant requests, partnership appeals, letters, emails and related materials to corporations and foundations for solicitation purposes, and other fundraising communications to support corporate and foundation engagement best practices; coordinate with other offices of the University as needed for proposal development and approvals. Maintain a comprehensive annual institutional grants calendar, plan, and pipeline that clearly outline goals, deadlines, and measurements of success.
  • Meet or exceed confirmed corporate and foundation fundraising goals and activity metrics and provide timely progress reports.
  • Assure timely and accurate reporting of gift/grant usage and impact to corporate and foundation investors and provide updates on relevant Oglethorpe activities. Maintain a comprehensive annual institutional reports calendar, that clearly outlines requirements, deadlines, and measurements of success and share it with campus partners.
  • Work with Senior Director of Advancement to coordinate institutional donor visits and prepare leadership for meetings with institutional funders.
  • In collaboration with Donor Relations and Stewardship, execute meaningful recognition and stewardship of new and long-term corporate and foundation donors and partners.
  • Participate consistently in prospect strategy and management meetings and maintain a proactive partnership with the Prospect Development.
  • Collaborate with Advancement Operations to acknowledge and support corporate and foundation matching gifts.
  • Meet regularly with University leadership, faculty and staff to identify new opportunities and assure timely progress on priority projects.
  • Assist with development, advancement, and Oglethorpe community events as requested.
  • Attend professional development conferences and trainings.
  • Actively review information and publications on the fundraising profession, philanthropy, and advancement best practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in communications, business, nonprofit management, or philanthropy.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience.
  • Experience in grant writing and securing charitable support from corporations and foundations.
  • Preferred:

  • Strong writing and editing skills.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office products suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), or equivalent software.
  • Technologically skilled and familiarity using Raisers Edge/fundraising databases, and other software applications.
  • Experience in a higher education setting.
  • Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Desire to represent Oglethorpe out in the community, attending events and other social gatherings, building personal relationships on behalf of Oglethorpe and with the objective of raising awareness and funds for the institution.
  • Appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Excellent oral and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy required to function effectively among campus fundraisers, high level campus administrators, volunteers, and other constituencies to bring large scale projects to completion. Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize work, and independently manage multiple, diverse, and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a demanding environment.
  • Ability to recall, recognize and communicate interrelated information pertaining to University benefactors and prospects.
  • General fundraising skills, including proficiency at tracking processes and staying informed of trends in the field.
  • Knowledge of ethics statements by Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and other related associations.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information and successfully pass a criminal background check required.
  • Work Environment/Physical Demands:

  • This position is in a normal office environment typically working at a desk or table.
  • The use of normal office equipment will be required.
  • At times the individual may be required to work an alternative work schedule.
  • This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.


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