Director of Philanthropy, Corporate and Foundation Relations

North Carolina State University

Commensurate with Education and Experience

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Nov 08, 2024

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG193797EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Director of Philanthropy, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate with Education and Experience
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, nights and weekends with overnight travel as needed; flexible arrangements available
Job Location	Raleigh, North Carolina
Department	University Development
About the Department	North Carolina State University was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today NC State is the largest university in North Carolina, with more than 37,000 high-performing students, 9,000 preeminent faculty and staff and 260,000 alumni. NC State is a research-extensive university known for its leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We're also at the forefront of teaching and research in agriculture, business, design, education, humanities and social sciences, natural resources, textiles, and veterinary medicine. NC State is consistently named as one of the best values in higher education, and many of our programs are ranked at the top of their respective disciplines. We take a great deal of pride in our collaborative, supportive and collegial team culture. All staff are provided opportunities for training and professional development, with an eye to personalized career growth. The mission of University Development within the Division of University Advancement at NC State is to raise philanthropic support for university goals and priorities that benefit our students, faculty, this campus and ultimately, the state of North Carolina. The department includes the offices of Annual Giving, Central Major Gifts, Corporate and Foundation Relations and Gift Planning. The office of Corporate & Foundation Relations is responsible for building and directing programs to strengthen existing relationships and establish long-term partnerships with corporations and foundations that will result in funding for the immediate and long-term goals and priorities of the University and its entities.
Essential Job Duties	Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Foundation Relations, the Director will work in close collaboration with members of the University Advancement team and serve as the primary prospect manager for a portfolio of foundations, corporations and organizations. The Director is responsible for identifying and building relationships with corporations and foundations to secure private funding for university-wide initiatives in accordance with industry best practices in development. The Director also develops, implements and evaluates strategies to conceive, develop, and manage the creation of proposals on behalf of North Carolina State University. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Through strategic identification, qualification, and cultivation, manage a portfolio of foundation and corporate partners and implement cultivation/solicitation strategies for each partner to create and grow a pipeline of major gifts ($50,000 and above). Create mutually beneficial relationships that align with the priorities of the University, are multi-faceted, and can provide annual revenues of six figures or more. Prepare proposals and related materials as needed to secure revenue, with a priority on gift based funding. Develop funding proposals for foundations, corporations, corporate foundations, and organizations, working with appropriate faculty and other academic personnel. Consistently meet individual contact, proposal and fundraising goals including strategy development and newly discovered opportunities; document all development activities in a timely manner. Develop and maintain strong understanding of the basic research efforts and develop relationships with academic and research leaders. Use this information to match corporate and foundation interests with these research areas in support of university priorities. Manage key programs including but not limited to Corporate Connects and Thought Leaders Series Manage special projects as assigned such as communications, special research projects, key initiatives and university fundraising priorities, etc. Perform other duties as required or assigned. Attend a variety of events throughout the year. Regular travel (local and out of state) and occasional night and weekend work is required for this position.
Other Responsibilities	Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required, plus a Minimum of three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Required Qualifications	Expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethics of successful fundraising, particularly in the area of corporate and foundation relations Proven relationship builder with the ability to form trusting relationships and work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, volunteers, alumni and colleagues Strong writer with grant writing experience High attention to detail and processes Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic team environment Unquestioned integrity Commitment to a collegial and collaborative team approach Self-motivated and driven with an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving Optimism, perseverance and a positive attitude Computer literacy and competency with office productivity software and with relevant CRM software
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in higher education fundraising Previous corporate and foundation fundraising experience Familiarity with NC State University
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	A valid North Carolina Driver's License is required within 60 days of start date. Must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required	Yes
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	11/08/2024
Anticipated Close Date	Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00106483
Position Type	SAAO Tier II
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	082001 - University Development
AA/EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.