Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

About the role

The Senior Director is a key member of the University’s development team and will manage the planning, organizing, and implementation of a robust corporate and foundation fundraising program with the goal of increasing financial support that is focused on the University’s strategic and campaign priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engagement strategies and relationships that increase opportunities for corporate and foundation philanthropy, collaborative research, sponsorships, professional and executive training, student internships and recruitment, and continuing education.
• Work with senior academic leadership and faculty to develop and implement engagement strategies and relationships that increase opportunities for corporate and foundation philanthropy, collaborative research, sponsorships, professional and executive training, student internships and recruitment, and continuing education.
• Facilitate communication among campus stakeholders and empower units to build deeper and broader partnerships with current and potential corporate and foundation funders.
• Manage the Corporate & Foundation Relations program to ensure that the mission and goals of the University are advanced through greater corporate and foundation engagement and philanthropic support.
• Partner with SF State’s various colleges and other fundraising units and collaborate with their assigned development officers to provide resources and proactively identify fruitful matches with corporate and foundation funding sources.
• Communicate and coordinate University Advancement’s corporate and foundation activities with peers in the University’s Office of Research & Sponsored Programs.

Requirements

• A deep understanding of both the nuances of effective foundation grant seeking and of the business and marketing needs of corporations, as well as the ability to develop complex relationships and strategies to address them.
• A self-motivated individual with proven networking and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing and growing corporate and foundation fundraising programs.
• Experience in higher education fundraising, preferably in a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of grant writing and proposal development.
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with corporate and foundation leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

San Francisco State University offers a flexible working arrangement that allows for a hybrid structure of 3 days of in-person work on campus combined with 2 days of remote work.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations reports to the Associate Vice President for University Development and supervises the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations. The position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week.