Northern Arizona University
Executive Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, 86004
Executive Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
As a leader of the Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team, the Executive Director works as part of Advancement | Foundation to promote Northern Arizona University’s fundraising priorities and mission to philanthropic corporations and foundations whose giving priorities align with the university.
The Executive Director oversees, implements, monitors, and manages all aspects of the university-wide comprehensive CFR program. The Executive Director leads the CFR strategy by managing strategic planning, policy creation, setting goals and accountable for achieving performance metrics, managing budget to ensure acquisition and retention of CFR gifts and partners. The Executive Director ensures a sustainable and growing fundraising pipeline for the NAU Foundation while fostering enhanced engagement among the NAU community.
The Executive Director manages a portfolio of the top corporations and private foundations and seeks opportunities to grow the pipeline of corporate and foundation donors. The Executive Director plans, organizes, and implements strategies to maximize philanthropic investments from top local, regional, and national foundations. NAU is currently in the quiet phase of its comprehensive campaign.
The Executive Director provides substantial input on employment decisions, influences, motivate, and supervise a team. The Executive Director evaluates and reports employee performance. NAU seeks an experienced, dynamic director to partner, strategize, and pursue corporate and foundation philanthropic support. The Executive Director reports to the Associate Vice President of Central Advancement.
Responsibilities
Secure philanthropic support from top private local, regional, and national foundations focusing on gifts and grants above $100,000.
Manage a portfolio of top private foundation prospects through proactive qualification, cultivation, solicitation/proposal submission, and stewardship approaches.
Develop strategic partnerships with corporations and foundations by identifying new donors, cultivating relationships with key leaders, and securing major and principal gifts that align with the university’s priorities.
Act as the liaison and collaborator among division colleagues, leadership, and other members of the university community to elevate NAU’s profile and diversify revenue streams from philanthropic partners.
Lead the CFR efforts to research, write, and successfully apply for private and corporate grant support.
Maximize grant and gift impact by developing compelling proposals, letters, and reporting on the gift’s impact, and ensuring compliance with all gift and grant guidelines.
Mange donor relations and stewardship practices by fostering strong relationships with corporate and foundation partners.
Identify, develop, and implement comprehensive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to increase engagement and secure higher annual support.
Maximize corporate engagement by building strategic relationships, programs, sponsorships, grants, and creating win‑win opportunities with corporate partners.
Collaborate with division and university partners to foster long‑term partnerships beyond one‑time gifts/engagement.
Lead the engagement with the Corporate Collaborative workgroup consisting of the Office of Sponsored Projects and other key stakeholders.
Qualifications Qualifications are not explicitly listed in the original description. The role requires an experienced, dynamic director with proven corporate and foundation relations expertise and the ability to develop and execute fundraising strategies, manage a donor portfolio, and lead a cross‑functional team.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Higher Education
Flagstaff, AZ $140,000.00‑$150,000.00 3 weeks ago
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The Executive Director oversees, implements, monitors, and manages all aspects of the university-wide comprehensive CFR program. The Executive Director leads the CFR strategy by managing strategic planning, policy creation, setting goals and accountable for achieving performance metrics, managing budget to ensure acquisition and retention of CFR gifts and partners. The Executive Director ensures a sustainable and growing fundraising pipeline for the NAU Foundation while fostering enhanced engagement among the NAU community.
The Executive Director manages a portfolio of the top corporations and private foundations and seeks opportunities to grow the pipeline of corporate and foundation donors. The Executive Director plans, organizes, and implements strategies to maximize philanthropic investments from top local, regional, and national foundations. NAU is currently in the quiet phase of its comprehensive campaign.
The Executive Director provides substantial input on employment decisions, influences, motivate, and supervise a team. The Executive Director evaluates and reports employee performance. NAU seeks an experienced, dynamic director to partner, strategize, and pursue corporate and foundation philanthropic support. The Executive Director reports to the Associate Vice President of Central Advancement.
Responsibilities
Secure philanthropic support from top private local, regional, and national foundations focusing on gifts and grants above $100,000.
Manage a portfolio of top private foundation prospects through proactive qualification, cultivation, solicitation/proposal submission, and stewardship approaches.
Develop strategic partnerships with corporations and foundations by identifying new donors, cultivating relationships with key leaders, and securing major and principal gifts that align with the university’s priorities.
Act as the liaison and collaborator among division colleagues, leadership, and other members of the university community to elevate NAU’s profile and diversify revenue streams from philanthropic partners.
Lead the CFR efforts to research, write, and successfully apply for private and corporate grant support.
Maximize grant and gift impact by developing compelling proposals, letters, and reporting on the gift’s impact, and ensuring compliance with all gift and grant guidelines.
Mange donor relations and stewardship practices by fostering strong relationships with corporate and foundation partners.
Identify, develop, and implement comprehensive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to increase engagement and secure higher annual support.
Maximize corporate engagement by building strategic relationships, programs, sponsorships, grants, and creating win‑win opportunities with corporate partners.
Collaborate with division and university partners to foster long‑term partnerships beyond one‑time gifts/engagement.
Lead the engagement with the Corporate Collaborative workgroup consisting of the Office of Sponsored Projects and other key stakeholders.
Qualifications Qualifications are not explicitly listed in the original description. The role requires an experienced, dynamic director with proven corporate and foundation relations expertise and the ability to develop and execute fundraising strategies, manage a donor portfolio, and lead a cross‑functional team.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Higher Education
Flagstaff, AZ $140,000.00‑$150,000.00 3 weeks ago
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