Senior Associate Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations Position

Boston College•Newton, MA

About The Position

As we enter the third year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College, we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission in ways that advance the university for years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensive campaign include Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life. Based on a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, University Advancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet small enough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an average tenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralized organizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement. We invest in the professional growth of every staff member through individual and team-based programs. Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members who are as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while actively promoting team members who contribute to the success of University Advancement. See below the current opportunity to begin (or return to!) your Boston College experience! Job Description: Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Assistant/Associate/Senior Associate Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations role requires positive, productive and ongoing interaction with faculty, senior administration, trustee volunteers and major donor prospects. The CFR team plays a critical role in finding funding for projects and specialized research, often serving as a bridge between researchers and private foundations. Specific responsibilities include identification of prospects based on extensive analysis using written and online research resources; participation in the cultivation and stewarding of corporate and foundation donors of all levels; involvement in the direct solicitation of corporations and foundations; developing and in some cases, drafting major proposals for senior administration and faculty, and other assignments, as necessary. The salary range for this position is listed below, with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations: Senior Associate Director: $107,350 - $134,200; 5+ years related professional experience Associate Director: $88,150 - $110,200; 3-5 years related professional experience Assistant Director: $76,050 - $95,050; 1-3 years experience

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree; a graduate degree preferred.
The minimum requirements are 1-3 years of professional level experience in corporate and foundation fundraising at the Assistant Director level, 3-5 years at the Associate Director level, and 5+ at the Sr. Associate Director level.
To be eligible for consideration for the Senior Associate Director, a candidate must show evidence of leadership, self-direction, initiative and problem-solving ability and successfully managing a major corporate and/or foundation prospect portfolio.
Preference for experience at an institution of higher education or a hospital at all levels.
A combination of corporate, foundation, or organizational fundraising and other directly transferable experience from such fields as government grant seeking or corporate philanthropy will be considered for all levels.
The position requires excellent interpersonal skills
a demonstrated ability to compose strong, clearly written material, including general correspondence and major proposals that articulate funding priorities
a demonstrated ability to speak and write persuasively concerning higher education
a working knowledge of research resources for corporation and foundation fundraising
a familiarity with Windows PCs, Microsoft Office suite and Google suite.
Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education and have an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.
The office of University Advancement supports the mission of Boston College by promoting a culture of inclusion that values each individual. Our recruiting practices support that commitment to building diverse teams reflecting our community; students, alumni, parents, and friends of Boston College.

Nice To Haves

graduate degree preferred
Preference for experience at an institution of higher education or a hospital at all levels.

Responsibilities

identification of prospects based on extensive analysis using written and online research resources
participation in the cultivation and stewarding of corporate and foundation donors of all levels
involvement in the direct solicitation of corporations and foundations
developing and in some cases, drafting major proposals for senior administration and faculty
other assignments, as necessary

Benefits

Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

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