ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION RELATIONS
Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
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DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION RELATIONS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
OF CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION RELATIONS Req #: 216480 Department:
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/ ADVANCEMENT Job Location: Seattle Campus
Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible - (3 days in Office, 2 Days
Telework) Posting Date: 01/05/2023 Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $7,917 to $8,334 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First
Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and
work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this
position, click here.
Priority will be given to applications received by January 24, 2023
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on
our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer
their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and
dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional
growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted
for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and
natural beauty.
For the University of Washington (UW) to be the greatest public
university in the world as measured by our impact, the UW and
University Advancement (UA) must weave equity and anti-racism into
everything we do. Becoming a more equitable organization starts
with us, and focusing on groups that have been excluded and
under-engaged will lead to better outcomes for our whole community.
Ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are natural
outcomes of our activities will require us to state our values,
live by those values and work toward our vision every day. To
sustain our efforts, we have defined a path forward with our values
clearly articulated and shared throughout the organization. We
invite you, our community, to walk with us, share feedback and
engage as we do our part in the University-wide effort to create a
more just and equitable world.
To learn more click here.
University Advancement is committed to creating an environment of
inclusiveness where every person feels welcomed and valued. We
believe that attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to
serving the communities where our employees and students work and
live.
The College of Engineering has an outstanding opportunity for an
Associate Director for Corporate & Foundation Relations.
If you like building partnerships that lead to global impact, come
join our Corporate and Foundation Relations team at the College of
Engineering. We help lead dynamic, cutting edge
public-private-partnerships that create lasting impact for our
students, faculty, and research.
The College of Engineering develops outstanding engineers and ideas
that change the world. At the College, we are driven by our
strategic plan, "Engineering for Excellence for the Public Good".
which aims to improve the quality of life for all. We believe the
answer starts with an inclusive engineering student experience
grounded in technical excellence. We invite our local and global
industry community to join us in creating solutions for society's
greatest challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Frontline Fundraising
Work proactively on behalf of the College of Engineering to form
beneficial corporate partnerships that result in gift and grant
funding. Manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation gift and
grant prospects using the University's prospect management and
tracking system.
Identify corporate and foundation gift and grant prospects and
implement a cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plan for
corporate and foundation donors, strategically aligning this effort
with UW's Corporate and Foundation Relations Office, the College of
Engineering's stewardship staff and central UW donor relations and
marketing activities.
Publicize funding opportunities with corporations to College
faculty. Cultivation and stewardship efforts will be designed to
strengthen institutional relationships as well as ensure adherence
to gift and grant guidelines and reporting requirements.
Make proposal presentations to corporations and foundations for
significant support ($25K+ focus) and/or provide training and
support to appropriate individuals who will make the
solicitations.
Prepare written proposals and information materials to secure
support.
Work proactively and collaboratively with the University's central
Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations to ensure that
corporate and foundation Request for Proposals are handled
effectively and efficiently.
Work with academic leaders and faculty to prepare proposals to best
match interests and requirements of corporations. Provide
responsive and well-informed advice regarding corporate funding
sources and solicitation strategies to faculty, colleagues and
volunteers.
Travel to corporate and foundation offices to represent the College
for the purpose of identifying prospective partners, presenting
proposals and/or stewarding existing relationships. Plan and staff
the Dean or other faculty members' travel by determining
appropriate appointments, securing appointments and overseeing the
preparation of briefing materials.
Develop itineraries, goals and briefing materials for corporate and
foundation visits involving the Dean, faculty and other University
personnel.
Participate cooperatively in the University's prospect management
and tracking system, filing informative and timely contact
reports.
Identify, recruit and staff volunteers to assist cultivation and
solicitation.
In consultation with the Sr. Director, establish annual goals,
objectives and strategies.
Participate in assessing progress toward goals. Prepare annual
operating plan and submit regular reports to the Sr. Director.
Participate in the development of policies and procedures related
to the advancement program, marketing materials for corporate
relations activities and cultivation and stewardship events.
Program Development and Management
Assist in developing an annual plan, including goals, objectives
and strategies.
Provide strategic leadership and guidance to department chairs,
faculty and administrators in designing and implementing strategies
and advancement programs needed to sustain and increase corporate
support.
Coordinate the participation of the Dean, academic leaders,
administrators, volunteers and advancement staff in corporate
fundraising activities.
Advocate for college priorities that would attract major funding
and work proactively to forge relationships among academic leaders
across disciplines to develop funding opportunities.
Understand and help address compliance issues related to corporate
relations, including conflict of interest, classification of gifts
and grants, and gift policy, and work with others to ensure CFR
adheres to all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
Conduct training opportunities to staff and volunteers on corporate
development.
Assume management of special projects assigned by the Sr.
Director.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor's degree and at least five years of progressively
responsible experience in institutional development, with an
emphasis on cultivating and soliciting major gifts.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum
qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to understand and articulate academic values and
priorities, and work collaboratively with faculty, administration,
corporate representatives and students/alumni.
Strong project management and team leadership experience.
Demonstrated ability to establish, cultivate and steward strong
relationships with donors and friends to build and maintain
lifelong partnerships and trust while aligning the donor's passions
and goals with the institution.
Intrinsically motivated and able to create innovative ideas to
achieve results. Recognizes and seizes opportunities.
Works to resolve conflicts and differences through dialog and open
communication in a timely manner. Sees differences as an
opportunity for growth and change.
Proficiency using PC computers. Demonstrated strong computer
skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint for correspondence, special reports, spreadsheets,
databases, forms, etc.
DESIRED:
Demonstrated success in identifying, personally securing corporate
gifts/grants.
Experience working in an engineering or science-focused setting.
Experience in a higher-education setting.
Grant-writing experience.
Knowledge of alumni relations/development/advancement
principles.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short
or limited notice.
Must have regular and reliable transportation for local travel and
willing to travel when necessary.
Frequent local travel expected.
The College of Engineering supports a flexible work environment.
This position could support a hybrid work schedule in accordance
with specific business needs.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of
a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information
that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may
include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any
assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as
soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an
assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not
complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time
you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it
will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready.
Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you
will not be considered for this position until all required
assessments have been completed.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to
disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or
current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their
current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required
under Washington state law .
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the
University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives
and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and
maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive,
equitable and welcoming.To request disability accommodation in the
application process, contact the Disability Services Office at
206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .COVID-19 VACCINATION
REQUIREMENTEmployees of the University of Washington are required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or
religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that
an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an
authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment,
newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their
COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19
vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical
or religious exemption process for final candidates.
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