Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Director helps direct and manage a portfolio of local, regional, and national corporate foundations and private foundations. The Director will work closely with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research to help coordinate philanthropic grants.

A masters degree and two years of work experience are required. Five years of relevant experience is preferred.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

What You Will Do:

• The Director will investigate, research and establish relationships with assigned corporate and private foundations for the purposes of philanthropic support for the university.
• Manage a portfolio of top prospects through substantive interactions.
• Engage in qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and securing both corporate and foundation gifts.
• Assist in writing grant proposals and submissions for fundraising to support Baylor's strategic initiatives. As well as, managing the development of highly competitive proposals while monitoring proposal deadlines and proposal submissions.
• Work closely with the Vice Provost for Research office and help coordinate efforts with faculty and staff seeking nongovernmental grants.
• Manage the Corporate and Foundation Relations team providing vision, direction, support and accountability to achieve increasing levels of success year over year in productivity and activity metrics.
• Build trust, identity, and awareness for corporate and foundation relations among Baylor leadership, deans and faculty.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect:

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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