Director, Corporate & Foundations Relations
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Management
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
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Weekly Work Hours 40 Compensation Range Administrator Range E05 Salary Minimum $92,700.00 Annually FLSA United States of America (Exempt)
Position Type Administrator
Job Summary
The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is a highly visible leadership role that serves as a key ambassador for Dallas College Foundation. This position drives strategic engagement withthe Dallas corporate community and select foundations to securetransformational philanthropic investments, sponsor ships, andgrants. Internally, the Director works cross-functionally with senior leadership, campus presidents, and workforce program teamsto align corporate partnerships with institutional priorities.
Externally, the Director represents Dallas College with confidence and credibility in executive-level settings, cultivating relationships that advance workforce development and strengthen the College’s impact across industry sectors. The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations will report to the Senior Director of Development. Like all Dallas College Foundation (DCF) employees,this individual is a keeper of the Dallas College Foundation culture of philanthropy.
Act as a visible ambassador for Dallas College Foundation withinthe Dallas corporate community, actively networking and representing the organization at high-level meetings, industry events, and executive engagements.
Serve as a key member of the development team, contributing tothe team’s strategic plan and collaborating to achieve overallfundraising goals and organizational success.
Lead the corporate and foundation fundraising strategy, focusing on building transformational, long-term partnerships that alignwith Dallas College’s workforce development priorities.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of high-valuecorporate and foundation prospects to secure major gifts,sponsor ships, and grants.
Collaborate cross-functionally with campus presidents, workforceprogram leaders, and senior leadership to create meaningful engagement opportunities for corporate partners.
Partner with the Dallas College Sponsorship and Grants teams toconvert relationships into philanthropic investments, develop compelling proposals, and meaningful impact reports.
Drive prospect pipeline growth through strategic research,networking, and engagement with volunteer leaders, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
Ensure accurate documentation of donor interactions and strategies in Raiser’s Edge, maintaining data integrity and compliance with AFP and APRA ethical standards.
All employees are required to complete a minimum of 19 hours of leadership development.
Perform other duties not listed as assigned.
Required Qualifications for Role (necessary or mandatory)
Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of experience in fundraising, corporate relations, business development, or project management.
Proven success in corporate fundraising, business development,or institutional advancement, preferably in higher education or nonprofit sectors.
Exceptional ability to navigate complex organizations and buildbuy-in across diverse stakeholders.
Strong executive presence and communications skills,particularly when engaging senior corporate leaders and Boards.
Experience leading, implementing, and integrating a full rangeof development programs, including organizational (corporate and foundation) major gifts, fundraising, and project-basedinitiatives.
Demonstrated experience in project management and strategic planning, including ability to creatively conceptualize and implement new projects and high-level strategy.
Knowledge of corporate philanthropy, sponsor ships, and workforce development trends.
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
Must have a valid driver’s license required to travel to variousoff-site locations.
Potential for work outside of a typical workweek on an exceptional, as needed basis.
Advanced general computer knowledge of Windows and…
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