Asst Director of Corp & Found Relations / Development Officer I

Asst Director of Corp & Found Relations / Development Officer I

Job no: 901825
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 12
Major Administrative Unit / College: University Advancement
Department: Foundation Relations 40001228
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, PR/Media/Graphics/Comm/Fund Raising, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

Working/Functional Title
Asst Director of Corp & Found Relations

Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations plays a vital role in creating successful strategies for engaging and working with corporations and foundations. The Assistant Director is responsible for maintaining and cultivating a portfolio of corporations and foundations. The Assistant Director will coordinate and direct activities that will ensure regular and increased support from these organizations to fulfill the goals and priorities of Michigan State University. Activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship:

• Manage a portfolio of 75 corporations and foundations.

• Identify, cultivate, maintain, and build relationships with assigned corporate and foundation donors and prospects, focusing on prospects and opportunities up to $75,000.

• Assist in the development of strategies, systems, and procedures for advancing the goals and priorities of Michigan State University with these corporate and foundation donors and prospects.

• Act as liaison to an assigned set of corporate and foundation donors and prospects to develop and maintain their interest in MSU’s focused research, programs, and initiatives with the objective of increased funding. Accomplished through consistent and relevant communication, as well as meetings with corporate and foundation programs.

• Manage annual grant/gift proposal process for select MSU corporate and foundation donors.

• In collaboration with college/unit Directors of Development, as well as with the central Corporate Relations and Foundation Relations teams, work with administrators, deans, department heads, and faculty to develop and submit proposals consistent with funder programs and policies and ensure appropriate contacts between MSU and corporate and foundation representatives.

• Coordinate, collaborate, edit, and submit multi-college proposals for annual and special project support from corporate prospects.

• Coordinate follow-up on successful proposals, ensuring timely submission of stewardship narrative and financial reports.

• Some prospect activities may fall outside of normal working hours due to time zone differences.

• Arrange strategic visits for MSU leadership and faculty members with assigned corporate and foundation prospects and donors.

• Create briefings and appropriate materials for meetings.

Strategy Development and Implementation:

• Monitor assigned corporate and foundation donor/prospect strategies and funding interests with the objective of identifying potential alignment with MSU priorities and faculty research, education, and outreach activities.

• Become knowledgeable about and conversant with the University’s research, programs, and initiatives, as well as with current relationships with assigned corporate and foundation donors and prospects.

• Gather and disseminate information on funding opportunities for assigned corporate and foundation donors and prospects to faculty and administrators.

• Collaborate and cooperate with members of the Foundation Relations and Corporate Relations Teams as well as with Advancement colleagues to advance fundraising priorities and achieve strategic goals.

• Working with university advancement and college communicators, as well as central and college CFR colleagues, develop regular touchpoints highlighting MSU’s work that aligns with specific programs and priorities of the corporations and foundations. Work with college leadership to determine the appropriate sender and recipients. Create a follow-up process.

• Other duties as assigned.

Reporting:

• Direct report to the Senior Director of Foundation Relations

• Dotted line report to the Senior Director of Corporate Relations

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, and/or Business. One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public relations, professional and higher education, and/or fundraising, marketing, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position may require some travel; a valid driver’s license is required.

Desired Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be team-oriented. Individuals sought for this role will have the ability to understand quickly and translate clearly and succinctly faculty research and its value to potential funders.

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in International Relations.

• One to three years of fundraising and/or sales experience or experience in another strongly related field, such as development, is preferred.

• Candidate should be goal-driven, show strong initiative, and be a self-starter. Intellectual curiosity is key to assisting faculty with funding proposals.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills, and detail oriented.

• Strong writing, editing, and prospect research skills to assist in proposal development.

• Ability to work effectively in a complex and diverse institution.

• High comfort level working with people in leadership positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials
Resume and cover letter

Special Instructions
HOW TO APPLY

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Patricia Karam, Director of Recruitment, at karampat@msu.edu.

All candidates must submit an application resume and cover letter through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system, the URL for this website is careers.msu.edu. Please indicate the position number 901825 when submitting your application.

Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

Work Hours
8 am - 5 pm with some evenings and weekends

Website
Advancement.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends October 3, 2023 at 11:55 P.M.
Advertised: Sep 27, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 26, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

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