Director, Foundation and Corporate Relations
Overview:
Our client, a renowned nonprofit biomedical research institution, is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful fundraising initiatives by cultivating high-level partnerships with foundations, corporations, and philanthropic entities. The successful candidate will leverage their scientific background and extensive relationship-management skills to amplify the institute’s research and educational mission through innovative and collaborative funding strategies.
Compensation:
$150,000.00
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for foundation and corporate philanthropy, aligning with institutional goals.
- Cultivate and expand relationships with high-capacity foundation and corporate partners, overseeing multi-year engagement plans.
- Lead the creation of compelling, scientifically-informed proposals by translating complex research priorities into persuasive funding cases.
- Manage the full lifecycle of donor engagement, from initial prospecting to stewardship, ensuring high levels of donor satisfaction and retention.
- Serve as a key resource for faculty on funding opportunities, staying current on research initiatives and funding trends.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including faculty and senior leadership, to ensure cohesive messaging and strategic alignment.
- Prepare and oversee the submission of LOIs, grant proposals, and reports, ensuring compliance and excellence in presentation.
- Represent the institute at meetings and networking events with foundation and corporate leaders, enhancing visibility and partnership potential.
- Enhance cross-departmental collaboration to support strategic fundraising campaigns and institutional objectives.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; PhD or scientific background strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in foundation relations or related fundraising within a nonprofit, academic, or research setting.
- Proven success in securing complex, multi-year institutional grants and establishing steady partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement integrated, collaborative fundraising strategies.
- Exceptional skill in communicating scientific concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong leadership, influence, and relationship-building capabilities with faculty, senior leaders, and external partners.
- Adept at project management, capable of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and grants management systems such as Cayuse.
- Bachelor’s degree required; relevant advanced degrees are advantageous.
- Willingness to travel as needed, with limited travel (approximately 0-5%).
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The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are under-represented in their respective occupation or position.
