Assistant Director, Corporate & Foundation Communications & Proposal Development

Boston College • Newton, MA

9d • $65,550 - $81,950

About The Position

The Assistant Director, C&F Communications & Proposal Development reports to the Sr. Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations and is responsible for introductory-level organizational fundraising focusing on two main objectives: project management for Corporate & Foundation Relations, as assigned by the Sr. Associate Director, and departmental writing and editing. Project-based development responsibilities include: meeting with faculty to gather and synthesize information on BC priority programs; identifying and managing a pool of organizational prospects with guidance from the Sr. Associate Director; preparing proposals, reports and other correspondence with prospects and donors; conducting meetings and site visits with prospects independently and in collaboration with Corporate & Foundation Relations colleagues. The Assistant Director, C&F Communications & Proposal Development also researches private foundations, prepares briefings and bios, and conducts prospect research projects for faculty and UA partners. Writing and editing responsibilities include: gathering information on identified funding priorities; developing proposals, letters of inquiry, and other fundraising and/or marketing documents; managing the CFR website; assisting with proposal development in collaboration with CFR colleagues; editing CFR documents; and, other writing duties as assigned when time permits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in writing, development, or directly related fields, with preference for experience in a university context involved in a capital campaign
• demonstrated ability to write expository prose clearly and effectively
• demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles and practices
• strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, to interact successfully with University faculty, administrators, volunteers, and corporate and foundation prospects
• knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and, the ability to balance priorities to meet deadlines in a fast paced office environment
• 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

Nice To Haves

• experience in a university context involved in a capital campaign

Responsibilities

• project management for Corporate & Foundation Relations, as assigned by the Sr. Associate Director
• departmental writing and editing
• meeting with faculty to gather and synthesize information on BC priority programs
• identifying and managing a pool of organizational prospects with guidance from the Sr. Associate Director
• preparing proposals, reports and other correspondence with prospects and donors
• conducting meetings and site visits with prospects independently and in collaboration with Corporate & Foundation Relations colleagues
• researching private foundations
• preparing briefings and bios
• conducting prospect research projects for faculty and UA partners
• gathering information on identified funding priorities
• developing proposals, letters of inquiry, and other fundraising and/or marketing documents
• managing the CFR website
• assisting with proposal development in collaboration with CFR colleagues
• editing CFR documents
• other writing duties as assigned when time permits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level