Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Full Time
Greensboro, NC 27402
Posted
Job description
Position Type
Staff
Position Eclass
E2 - SAAO II 12 Month Leave Earning
University Information
UNC
Greensboro, located in the
Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher
research activity and
community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three
UNC
System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most
diverse universities in the state with
20,000+ students, and
3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With
17 Division I athletic teams,
85 undergraduate degrees in over
125 areas of study, as well as
74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for
academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in
health and wellness,
visual and performing arts,
nursing,
education, and more. For additional information, please visit
uncg.edu and follow UNCG on
Facebook,
Twitter, and
Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
University Advancement staff members are dedicated to developing and maintaining strong and lasting connections to the University. How one perceives, interacts with, and supports UNC Greensboro forms the basis of all that we do. Whether we’re engaging alumni, friends, community members, or corporate partners (and in many cases, even current students), we share a collective responsibility and passion for cultivating a wide variety of partnerships and experiences across the University, our community, and beyond.
A number of professionally diverse units with specific charges come together to comprise University Advancement and support our shared mission.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to inspire connections, investments, and engagements that drive excellence and opportunity. Our vision is of a University that illuminates potential, eliminates barriers, and ignites achievement.
University Advancement includes: Development, Alumni Engagement, University Special Events, Advancement Operations, Donor and Board Engagement, Planned Giving, and Advancement Communications.
Position Summary
The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at UNC Greensboro is primarily responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gifts from corporations and foundations for the University. As a development team member, the individual works closely with the Vice Chancellor of University Advancement and other development colleagues across the University. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Development. This position will also work closely with other campus partners including the Vice Chancellor of Research and Engagement and the Director of Career and Professional Development.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree; or Bachelor’s Degree with substantially equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising
- Demonstrated ability in grant and proposal writing at appropriate levels for varied proposal development
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective corporate and foundation donors and maintain a high level of poise and professionalism
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer 7+ years of fundraising experience (preferably in public higher education)
- Demonstrated record of success in generating significant commitments from corporations and foundations
- Extensive network and knowledge of triad corporations
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
$80,469 – $102,000
Org #-Department
Development - 33801
Job Open Date
08/24/2022
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
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