Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Waco, TX, United States

• Report to the Assistant Vice President of Corporate and Foundation Relations and direct and manage a portfolio of local, regional, and national corporate and private foundations.
• Investigate, research and establish relationships with assigned corporate and private foundations for 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, manage the development of highly competitive proposals while monitoring proposal deadlines and 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.

• A master's 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.

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.

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