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Position TitleDirector of Development, Corporate & Foundation RelationsCategoryPosition NumberPosting NumberS0001220LocationHybrid - ChicagoOpen Date10/14/2024Close DateOpen Until Filled?NoJob TypeFull-TimeWorking HoursPosition SummaryThe Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations shall manage the organization’s efforts to secure funding from corporations, foundations and other community partners who wish to invest in Roosevelt University’s mission through charitable giving. The Director will identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, develop and implement strategic fundraising plans, and write gift proposals and reports. The Director shall partner with senior leadership and program staff to align fundraising initiatives with organizational goals and priorities. The position requires strong communication, project management and analytical skills to ensure the successful acquisition and stewardship of major gifts and sponsorships.
Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.
- Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities RequiredA bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of 5-7 years of higher education and development experience, or related professional experience. Experience in corporate and foundation relations strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated persistency and ability to cultivate and close on gifts over $10,000.
- Ability and energy to build new relationships and communities on an ongoing basis.
- Strength in developing and executing strategic and comprehensive fundraising plans to achieve goals. Ability to evaluate the success of these efforts through quantitative and qualitative data, and to make revisions based upon this data.
- Ability to work collaboratively across disciplinary and interdisciplinary lines, and to interact successfully with a diverse constituency of varying backgrounds.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver an effective and consistent message and communication style that is compelling. Strong attention to detail, and an established understanding of multi-channel communication strategies.
- A self-starter who takes initiative, has an ability to work independently, highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
- Candidate must communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model responsible, accountable and ethical conducts — in line with the University’s mission and values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Demonstrated organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
- Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting. A strong understanding of best practices within annual giving, donor engagement, stewardship, planned giving and corporate/foundation relations.
- Demonstrated computer competency and knowledgeable of Word, Raiser’s Edge database management and marketing automation tools.
- Work on evenings and weekends as necessary.
- Ability to travel in and out of state.
Years of Experience Required5Required EducationBachelor's DegreeCertification/Licensure RequiredMinimum QualificationsKnowledge of best practices in development and alumni affairs.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of professional experience related to sales, marketing, development, higher education and project management. Demonstrated leadership and successes within fundraising. Knowledge and experience using Blackbaud CRM system.Equipment OperatedNoneWorking ConditionsNormal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Occasional bending, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 lbs of weight). Regular use of desktop computer is required calling for frequent hand/wrist movement and repetition. Moderate level of stress. Frequent travel within the local, regional and national setting.Priority Application InstructionsDepartmental Contact Information
Essential Job Functions
- Duty and ResponsibilityPartner with the Vice President of Advancement to create and implement a corporate and foundation development plan that resources Roosevelt University’s strategic objectives through creative, effective, and ambitious fundraising.
- Identify and research new corporate and foundation partners. Recommend proposal and solicitation strategies to senior leadership, and opportunities for engagement of organizational leaders.
- Facilitate, organize and execute fundraising activities to ensure an outward focus on building relationships, advancing giving strategies, closing gifts and meeting annual fundraising goals.
- Coordinate, prepare and submit high-quality gift proposals and sponsorship requests. Provide timely and accurate reporting to funders on the use and impact of their contributions. Collaborate with campus partners to ensure effective and efficient use of each gift.
- Develop and implement creative stewardship strategies to maintain and enhance corporate and foundation relations. Oversee the recognition and acknowledgement process for corporate and foundation donors.
- Collaborate with the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs to ensure that the University’s corporate and foundation giving efforts are strategically aligned with grant-funded programs, with a focus on enhancing, sustaining, and expanding those initiatives.
- Actively contribute to the University’s community engagement efforts, helping Roosevelt become a key community asset—building partnerships centered on continued education, workforce development, internships and philanthropy.
- Percentage Of Time60Duty and ResponsibilityServe as an expert and leader for evidence-based, impactful fundraising strategies across corporate/foundation giving and event sponsorships for a portfolio of approximately 75 constituents.
- Manage an active portfolio of approximately 75 corporate and foundation partners. Engage in qualification, strategy, and relationship building to close gifts at or under $75,000—contributing significantly to the University’s overall $4–5 million annual fundraising goal.
- Serve as a frontline representative of the university at external events and meetings as needed. Collaborate with team members on internal events to increase overall engagement within the extended Roosevelt community.
- Percentage Of Time20Duty and ResponsibilityOversee and streamline the University’s sponsorships program to underwrite events and specialized programming—this shall include financial contributions, as well as gifts of expertise, resources and support.
- Partner with the advancement and marketing leaders to create communication materials that support corporate and foundation giving efforts.
- Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting in Roosevelt’s donor database (Raiser’s Edge). Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all University divisions to further the development goals of the University.
- Partner with leadership to create and maintain processes for systematic donor engagement and communication. Maintain compliance with university development policies and procedures.
- Other related functions as assigned.
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a minimum of 5-7 years of higher education and development experience or related professional experience?
- What is your desired salary range for this position?
- (Open Ended Question)
- Have you demonstrated persistency and ability to cultivate and close on gifts over $10,000?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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