Description

This position works with the Sr. Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) on all aspects of the team's work, contributing directly to securing $2-5 million annually in funding commitments for faculty research and University programs, initiatives, and strategic priorities.  Responsibilities include:

Identifying and qualifying foundation and corporate prospects and funding opportunities;
Developing cultivation/solicitation strategies;
Managing relationships with prospects and donors;
Preparing letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports, including writing, editing, and/or proofreading;
Coordinating grant proposal review with the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research; and
Coordinating post-award stewardship and grants administration, including financial reporting with the Grant Accounting team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required.

Applicants should have 3 to 5 (5-7 preferred) years of corporate and foundation relations or related grant-writing experience in a higher education or similar non-profit environment.

Candidates must have:

Exceptional writing and editing skills, including being able to translate information from a variety of disciplines for different audiences;
The ability to work on multiple assignments and meet deadlines;
Demonstrated attention to detail;
The ability to work with faculty and staff across campus, and with staff from foundations and corporations; and
Knowledge of the corporate and foundation relations landscape.