Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, San Francisco State University (San Francisco/Hybrid)

San Francisco State University

Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

San Francisco State University seeks applications and nominations for the position of Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations.

Full Job Description

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.

About the Role

• Works 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.
• Has 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.
• Facilitates communication among campus stakeholders and empowers units to build deeper and broader partnerships with current and potential corporate and foundation funders.
• Is a self-motivated individual with proven networking and leadership skills.
• Manages 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.
• Pairs with SF State’s various colleges and other fundraising units and collaborates with their assigned development officers to provide resources and proactively identify fruitful matches with corporate and foundation funding sources.
• Communicates and coordinates University Advancement’s corporate and foundation activities with peers in the University’s Office of Research & Sponsored Programs.
• Reports to the Associate Vice President for University Development and supervises the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements engagement strategies and relationships to increase opportunities for corporate and foundation philanthropy, collaborative research, sponsorships, professional and executive training, student internships and recruitment, and continuing education.
• Works 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.
• Facilitates communication among campus stakeholders and empowers units to build deeper and broader partnerships with current and potential corporate and foundation funders.
• Manages 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.
• Pairs with SF State’s various colleges and other fundraising units and collaborates with their assigned development officers to provide resources and proactively identify fruitful matches with corporate and foundation funding sources.
• Communicates and coordinates University Advancement’s corporate and foundation activities with peers in the University’s Office of Research & Sponsored Programs.
• Supervises the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations.

Requirements

• Proven success in developing and implementing engagement strategies and relationships to increase opportunities for corporate and foundation philanthropy, collaborative research, sponsorships, professional and executive training, student internships and recruitment, and continuing education.
• Experience working 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.
• Ability to facilitate communication among campus stakeholders and empower units to build deeper and broader partnerships with current and potential corporate and foundation funders.
• Experience managing 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.
• Experience pairing with SF State’s various colleges and other fundraising units and collaborating with their assigned development officers to provide resources and proactively identify fruitful matches with corporate and foundation funding sources.
• Experience communicating and coordinating University Advancement’s corporate and foundation activities with peers in the University’s Office of Research & Sponsored Programs.
• Experience supervising the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate and foundation relations, fundraising, or related field.
• Proven success in developing and implementing engagement strategies and relationships to increase opportunities for corporate and foundation philanthropy, collaborative research, sponsorships, professional and executive training, student internships and recruitment, and continuing education.
• Experience working 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.
• Ability to facilitate communication among campus stakeholders and empower units to build deeper and broader partnerships with current and potential corporate and foundation funders.
• Experience managing 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.
• Experience pairing with SF State’s various colleges and other fundraising units and collaborating with their assigned development officers to provide resources and proactively identify fruitful matches with corporate and foundation funding sources.
• Experience communicating and coordinating University Advancement’s corporate and foundation activities with peers in the University’s Office of Research & Sponsored Programs.
• Experience supervising the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate and foundation leaders.
• Experience in grant writing and proposal development.
• Knowledge of nonprofit and higher education fundraising principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$135,000 - $148,800

Schedule

N/A

Contact Information

For further information about this position and its requirements, please review the position profile here: https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/senior-director-of-corporate-and-foundation-relations-san-francisco-state-university

Candidates should submit a current resume, a letter of interest, and contact information for four references (to be contacted with the candidate’s permission at a later date).

Application materials should be in PDF format and submitted to SFSU: Senior Director – Corporate and Foundation Relations.

Questions regarding the search should be directed to: SFSU-SeniorDirectorCFR@agbsearch.com

Please direct your inquiries or nominations/referrals to:

• Andrew Bowen, Executive Search Consultant
• Email: Andrew.bowen@agbsearch.com / Phone: (802) 345-1279
• Dalene White, Executive Search Associate
• Email: Dalene.white@agbsearch.com
• Kimberly Templeton, JD, Principal
• Email: kimberly.templeton@agbsearch.com / Phone: (540) 761-9494

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.

The California State University complies with the requirements of Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act and the regulations adopted thereunder. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination, including harassment, under any program of The California State University.

Additional Information

• Job Category: Development, Executive
• Company Website: https://www.sfsu.edu/
• Contact Link URL: https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/senior-director-of-corporate-and-foundation-relations-san-francisco-state-university
• Job PDF: View Job PDF
• Company Address: San Francisco, CA 94132, US
• Contact Email: SFSU-SeniorDirectorCFR@agbsearch.com