Director of Corporate Relations

Full-time, exempt, salaried position in the Advancement department. Occasional remote work; monthly travel required.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Regular evening and weekend work to support events, meetings, and programs
• 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising events and programs—including the annual Gala, Golf Outing, and “Conversations” speaker series—to cultivate corporate donations, solicitations, and in-kind resources, ensuring significant net income.
• Develop and manage timelines for fundraising activities and a comprehensive communications plan to promote events, highlight donors, and coordinate event committees and task forces.
• Identify and develop corporate, community, and individual prospects for the organization’s fundraising priorities.
• Motivate and collaborate with staff, Board, and committees to build an active pool of fundraisers and networking opportunities.
• Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization.
• 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.
• Daily public contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5–8 years of related work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and databases

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree

Pay

Hiring annual salary range: $75,000–$85,000.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance options
• Generous time off
• Tuition benefits