Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations - Occidental College

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Another Source is excited to partner with Occidental College to recruit an Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. This is a unique moment to join Oxy’s Advancement team as the College enters a new era under new leadership. The Executive Director will lead and develop a team of four, build out the corporate and foundation relations vertical, and shape high-impact partnerships that advance institutional priorities.

If you're energized by growing a team, expanding a function, and driving meaningful philanthropic relationships, this could be an exceptional next step.

Another Source is proud to partner with Occidental College in recruiting an Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to join their Institutional Advancement team in Los Angeles, CA.

Internally, this role is titled:
Executive Director, Corporate, Foundation, and Strategic Relations

Founded in 1887, Occidental College (“Oxy”) is a nationally recognized, private liberal arts college located in the vibrant Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles. With approximately 2,000 students from across the globe, Oxy offers a distinctive combination of rigorous academic programs, small class sizes, close faculty-student collaboration, and a strong commitment to justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity. The College’s location in one of the world’s most dynamic cities provides students, faculty, and staff with unique opportunities for academic engagement, professional development, community partnerships, and cultural enrichment.

Guided by its mission to provide a transformative liberal arts education, Occidental prepares students to think critically, act ethically, and make a difference in the world.

Occidental College (Oxy) is entering an exciting period of renewal and forward momentum. With a new College President and a new Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the College is investing in a fresh vision for philanthropy, engagement, and strategic partnerships. This is a uniquely dynamic moment to join Oxy’s Advancement team as it strengthens its foundation, refines its structure, and builds the next chapter of a high-performing development organization.

It is an ideal environment for professionals who are energized by possibility, innovation, and the chance to help build something enduring.

The Executive Director of Corporate, Foundation & Strategic Relations (CFSR) plays a central role in building and advancing philanthropic partnerships with foundations, corporations, and industry in support of Occidental’s academic mission and institutional priorities. Reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement (or an AVP designee), the Executive Director provides strategic leadership for all CFR fundraising efforts and also supports key institutional initiatives that require cross-campus collaboration and compelling case development.

This leader oversees a high-performing team and personally manages a portfolio of institutional funders, expanding Oxy’s reach by leveraging alumni networks, analyzing the philanthropic landscape, and cultivating strong relationships with program officers, corporate partners, and foundation leaders. In addition, the Executive Director partners closely with faculty and administrative thought leaders to develop visionary philanthropic proposals that drive major and principal gift opportunities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a relationship-driven, strategic thinker who is energized by partnership development, proposal strategy, institution-wide collaborations, and building compelling cases for support.

• Set direction for and oversee all aspects of college-wide corporate and foundation (CFR) fundraising and engagement efforts to achieve fundraising goals.
• Proactively identify and research prospects; cultivate prospects and provide meaningful stewardship to CFR funders.
• Build and maintain a portfolio of CFR partnerships and prospects to support the mission…