Director, Corporate & Foundations Relations
Job in
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75215, USA
Listed on 2026-08-05
Listing for:
Dallas College
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
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Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Weekly Work Hours
40
Compensation Range
Administrator Range E05
Salary Minimum
$92,700.00 Annually
FLSA
United States of America (Exempt)
Position Type
Administrator
Position /
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 with the Dallas corporate community and select foundations to secure transformational philanthropic investments, sponsor ships, and grants. Internally, the Director works cross-functionally with senior leadership, campus presidents, and workforce program teams to 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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Act as a visible ambassador for Dallas College Foundation within the 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 to the team's strategic plan and collaborating to achieve overall fundraising goals and organizational success.
* Lead the corporate and foundation fundraising strategy, focusing on building transformational, long-term partnerships that align with Dallas College's workforce development priorities.
* Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of high-value corporate and foundation prospects to secure major gifts, sponsor ships, and grants.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with campus presidents, workforce program leaders, and senior leadership to create meaningful engagement opportunities for corporate partners.
* Partner with the Dallas College Sponsorship and Grants teams to convert 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.
Minimum and Preferred - Education, Experience, and/or Certifications
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 build buy-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 range of development programs, including organizational (corporate and foundation) major gifts, fundraising, and project-based initiatives.
* 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 various off-site locations.
* Potential for work outside of a typical workweek on an exceptional, as needed basis.
* Advanced general computer knowledge of Windows and network-based environments, exceptional skills, and experience with Blackbaud products, Raiser's Edge and Prospect Research platform is a plus.
Other
Preferred Qualifications for Role (not mandatory, but advantageous)
* Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
* Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.
* Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required Qualifications for Role (necessary or mandatory)
* Ability to speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
* Ability to communicate and interact with high-profile constituents and volunteers.
* Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with consideration to various…
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