Associate Director Institutional Partnerships

Davidson College • Davidson, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of Institutional Partnerships helps drive the development and execution of Davidson College’s strategy to secure funding from corporate and foundation partners and to engage more purposefully in greater Charlotte. Responsibilities will include identifying and initiating activities and relationships that can lead to meaningful partnerships. The position will build a portfolio of strong relationships and effective community relations efforts to highlight the potential for engaging with Davidson College.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience, preferably in fundraising, grant writing, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills are essential.
• The ability to translate complex academic concepts into clear, persuasive proposals is critical.
• Ability to see opportunities, develop and propose strategic solutions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and institutional partners and to represent the college at events in the greater Charlotte region.
• Working at a fast pace with frequent deadlines is necessary.
• Flexibility to adapt to new technology and industry trends is important.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with corporate and foundation fundraising processes, donor databases, and grant management is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a higher education environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations in researching, writing, and submitting high-quality proposals to corporate and foundation funders.
• Assist the Associate Vice President for Campus and Community Relations and the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations with the development of new initiatives to engage corporate, foundation and other partners around a comprehensive vision connected to the strategic plan's goals for engagement in the Charlotte region, including managing an informal network of advisers in Charlotte.
• Facilitate the comprehensive stewardship of existing institutional donors.
• Grow and manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects.
• Partner with faculty, staff, and other departments to gather information, ensure accurate project representation, and coordinate on grant-funded initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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