Director of Corporate Relations
Department
Advancement
Schedule
- Full‑Time, Monday‑Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Regular evening and weekend work required to support events, meetings, and programs with peer and community groups
- Occasional remote work
- Monthly travel for meetings with clients, seminars, and organization meetings
- 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
- FLSA status: Exempt, salaried
General Purpose
Support the mission of the University as needed, with development programs, initiatives, special projects and manage Molloy’s special events including the annual Gala, Golf Outing, and speaker series. The Director is also responsible for developing and implementing individual corporate partnerships to support financial sponsorships and University fundraising priorities.
Responsibilities
- Lead fundraising events and programs to cultivate corporate donations, solicitations, and in‑kind resources, producing significant net income from the annual Gala, Golf Outing, the “Conversations” series, and other smaller events
- Develop and manage timelines for fundraising activities, ensuring timely execution and a comprehensive communications plan to promote events, highlight donors, and coordinate committees and task forces
- Identify and develop corporate, community, and individual prospects for the organization’s fundraising priorities
- Motivate and collaborate with staff, Board members, and committees to build an active pool of fundraisers and networking opportunities
- Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals
- Manage a portfolio of key corporate prospects to actively solicit funds in support of the University’s mission, priorities, and students
- Assist in data tracking, reporting, and analysis related to corporate relations, fundraising events, and portfolio fundraising
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5–8 years of related work experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Experience with databases
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
Public Contact Responsibility
Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.
Salary
Annual salary range: $75,000 – $85,000.
Benefits
Molloy University offers an extensive range of benefits and programs, including excellent health and dental insurance options, generous time off, and tuition benefits. For further details, see the university’s Benefits page.
Application Materials
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume with their application.