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University of La Verne

Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

University of La Verne, La Verne, California, United States, 91750

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In partnership with Advancement leadership, the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for researching, identifying, and securing new funding opportunities from both corporations and foundations. The Director is responsible for stewarding and maintaining existing partnerships with organizations that the University has developed deep relationships with over the years. Working collaboratively with institutional leadership and faculty, the Director will identify and obtain grants to support institutional priorities and projects, faculty research, and special programs. CFR serves as a central clearinghouse for grant requests and as the point of contact for program staff from grant making organizations. The Director of CFR is responsible for grants management and reporting. The Director will also work in close contact with the Office of Government Relations. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement, the Director of CFR will contribute to strategic planning, policy creation, goalsetting, and developing key metrics to measure success. The position requires strong alignment with ULV’s mission, values, and strategic vision, as well as demonstrated success working in a complex, fast-paced environment. Job Description Summary

In partnership with Advancement leadership, the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for researching, identifying, and securing new funding opportunities from both corporations and foundations. The Director is responsible for stewarding and maintaining existing partnerships with organizations that the University has developed deep relationships with over the years. Working collaboratively with institutional leadership and faculty, the Director will identify and obtain grants to support institutional priorities and projects, faculty research, and special programs. CFR serves as a central clearinghouse for grant requests and as the point of contact for program staff from grant making organizations. The Director of CFR is responsible for grants management and reporting. The Director will also work in close contact with the Office of Government Relations. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement, the Director of CFR will contribute to strategic planning, policy creation, goalsetting, and developing key metrics to measure success. The position requires strong alignment with ULV’s mission, values, and strategic vision, as well as demonstrated success working in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree from accredited college or university. A minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education or equivalent public sector work, including a successful track record in fundraising from foundations and experience in corporate or industry setting. Demonstrated experience in strategies relating to University initiatives including health related initiatives; identifying and qualifying new institutional prospects. Ability to work collaboratively to achieve departmental goals and to provide excellent service to internal and external constituents. Ability to be an ambassador of the University, its mission and University Advancement. The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal and organizational skills; have strong attention to detail; be goal and results-oriented; self-motivated; and possess the ability to make independent decisions. The incumbent must be a collaborative and team-oriented individual; demonstrate sound judgment when dealing with a wide range of relationships and situations; possess the ability to maintain enthusiasm for hard work, changing priorities, and multiple deadlines; and have the ability to interact well with a diverse community of faculty, students, and constituents. The successful candidate should demonstrate commitment to the University’s core values of Ethical Reasoning, Service to Community, Lifelong Learning, and Diversity and Inclusivity.

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