Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations, the primary function of the Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations will be to support the Director in the identification, cultivation, and as appropriate, solicitation of philanthropic support from corporations and private foundations for the University of La Verne. The incumbent will be integral in researching new partnerships with corporations and foundations and stewarding existing relationships with partners/donors. The Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations will be a mission-driven individual, eager to work with individual donors, corporations, and foundations to advance University priorities. He/she will take initiative and have the ability to work independently and collaboratively on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of philanthropic support from corporations and private foundations for the University of La Verne.
• Research new partnerships with corporations and foundations.
• Steward existing relationships with partners/donors.
• Work with individual donors, corporations, and foundations to advance University priorities.
• Take initiative and work independently and collaboratively on tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3-5 years of fundraising experience, preferably in a higher education setting.
• 3-5 years experience working with corporations and foundations in a development capacity.
• 3-5 years of experience with grant writing and the proposal process for private foundations.
• 3-5 years of experience with the online submission process for private foundation and corporate grant submissions.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated successful experience and effectiveness in prospect identification, relationship building, solicitation, and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (preferred).
• Competency with Banner desired.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Goal and results‑oriented.
• Self‑motivated.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented.
• Sound judgment when dealing with a wide range of relationships and situations.
• Ability to maintain enthusiasm for hard work, changing priorities, and multiple deadlines.
• Ability to interact well with a diverse community of faculty, students, and constituents.
• Commitment to the University’s core values of Ethical Reasoning, Service to Community, Lifelong Learning, and Diversity and Inclusivity.