Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.  Job Title: Director of Corporate and Foundations Job Category: Non-Unit Post Date: Close Date:  N/A Salary: For non-unit positions, salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.  Position Summary:  Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development & Alumni Engagement, the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is a member of The College of New Jersey Advancement Division's development team. The incumbent is charged with working with academic leadership and faculty to raise funds from institutional donors to support identified School needs as well as the College's highest priority projects  Main Responsibilities: The Director will be responsible for identifying institutional prospects and developing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for institutional donors. S/he will develop and submit proposals independently, drawing on the input and expertise of faculty and development colleagues. S/he will increase faculty and staff awareness of grant funding opportunities and assist them in the preparation of proposals and grant applications. Initiating opportunities for faculty, administrators and deans to interact with corporate and foundation prospects, the chosen candidate will also work closely with individual major gift officers to identify alumni, parents and friends who could be helpful with institution Uses sound experience and sophisticated writing skills in developing written proposals in support of institutional priorities.  Work closely with individual major gift officers to identify alumni, parents and friends who could be helpful with institutional fundraising. Initiate opportunities for faculty, administrators and deans to interact with corporate and foundation prospects. Increase faculty and staff awareness of grant funding opportunities and assist them in the preparation of proposals and grant applications. Maintains professional contacts with important funders and stays current with corporate and foundation funding trends. Work with academic leadership and faculty to raise funds from institutional donors to support identified School needs and priority project. Design, implements, and manages a comprehensive and proactive development plan focused on expanding and enhancing foundation and corporate relations. Demonstrated skill and experience with independent judgement and initiative.  Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.  Required Qualifications: Undergraduate degree required, advanced degree preferred. Three to five years of progressive experience in development or equivalent experience in building relationships with corporations and foundations that have led to sponsorships and/or philanthropic support. Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of corporate and foundation fundraising in a college or comparable not-for-profit setting. Strong organizational and communication skills and a clear, concise writing style. History of success developing and managing relationships with campus administrators, volunteers and corporate and foundation prospects. Employer Qualifications:   Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks. Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed. About TCNJ   TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.  Employee Benefits: As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including: Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program  Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee affinity groups New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.) Access to extensive learning opportunities  To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!  Application Instructions   Qualified candidates should apply online at: and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.

Created: 2024-10-30