Assistant Vice President of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Baylor University • Waco, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Vice President for Corporate and Foundation Relations reports to the Senior Associate Vice President for Advancement and will play a leading role in increasing private philanthropy to the university from corporations and foundations. The Assistant Vice President will be a strategist, relationship manager and leader with the proven ability to seek and secure philanthropic support from local, national, and international corporations and foundations to advance Baylor's key initiatives.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience are required.
• A valid US Driver License with a clear driving record of at least two years is required.
• Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree and eight years of relevant experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage annual goals for the Corporate and Foundation Relations program and individual team members
• Develop and manage a portfolio of top prospects through substantive interactions
• Engage in qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and securing both corporate and foundation gifts
• Manage the development of highly competitive proposals while monitoring proposal deadlines and proposal submissions
• Coordinate with the Office of the Vice President for Research to ensure seamless donor relations and recording of philanthropic support
• Collaborate with university partners to develop and strengthen a holistic approach to corporate and foundation relationships that yields successful funding outcomes
• Create and implement a proactive plan to build and enhance partnerships with the largest and most strategically aligned corporations and foundations worldwide
• Identify corporations and foundations and trends that can lead to larger philanthropic commitments in support of Baylor's key initiatives
• Develop a broad and deep understanding of current fundraising priorities across campus
• Develop new relationships with appropriate corporate and foundation leaders, program officers and other networked individuals to position Baylor for philanthropic opportunities
• Provide strategic support and collaboration to colleagues across campus including deans and faculty members for connections with existing corporate and foundation partners
• Track and inform leadership of new trends in corporate and foundation giving
• Design, implement, and maintain a high-quality stewardship program for corporations and foundations
• Manage the Corporate and Foundation Relations team providing vision, direction, support and accountability to achieve increasing levels of success year over year in productivity and activity metrics
• Provide guidance and mentoring to staff to ensure professional development and career enhancement
• Build identity and awareness for corporate and foundation relations among Baylor leadership, deans and faculty
• Effective use of CRM and databases to expand a viable prospect pool finding collaborative opportunities with fundraising staff
• Attend relevant events and gatherings, internal as well as external to Baylor, to enhance Baylor's position in securing philanthropic support
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Benefits

• As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions.
• Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.

What This Job Offers

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