Corporate and Foundations Relations Director

Hamline University•Saint Paul, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service. The Corporate and Foundations Relations Director maintains and grows key relationships for Hamline University through the strategic management of a personal portfolio of priority corporate and foundation prospects. He or she is responsible for raising support from corporate and foundation prospects of the University, with a focus on gifts of $500,000 and above.

Requirements

Expert ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships.
Ability and discretion to work with high-level donors; ability to make a persuasive case for supporting key programs and projects and to effectively match the interests of prospective donors to priorities at Hamline.
Demonstrated ability to manage professional contact with high level corporate representatives in a systematic and sustained manner.
High level of energy and initiative; organized and goal-driven.
Strong collaboration skills.
Ability to work without close supervision and to make appropriate independent decisions concurrent with University and Institutional Advancement policies.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and utilize tact and diplomacy.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Google Apps and the willingness to learn and be an efficient user of the Raiser’s Edge database.
Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience working in a development role with a track record of successful corporate and foundation fundraising, or relevant experience with high achievement in sales/marketing, including face-to-face client work or high-level customer relations.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends as required.
Ability to travel to on and off-campus locations, both locally, regionally, and nationally to meet with donors and prospective donors.
2 years professional experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, Google, and Google Apps.

Nice To Haves

Development experience within a higher education setting.
Experience using Raiser’s Edge.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects (appx. 75 – 125).
Engage with and support academic leadership, faculty, centers, athletics, staff and administrators to identify key companies and foundations; develop and implement strategies.
Work closely with other departments within Institutional Advancement including Sponsored Programs, Major Gifts, Annual Giving, Alumni Relations, Conference and Event Management, and Operations.
Solicit all types of outright gifts and sponsorships); prepare letters of inquiry, proposals and negotiate sponsorship agreements; create gift agreements and pledge forms to accurately document donor intent in accordance with Hamline University gift acceptance policies and practices and IRS regulations.
Develop and implement stewardship plans and materials as appropriate per donor.
Manage or Lead/Participate in a variety of University events which often occur in the evenings and on the weekends.
Provide leadership by engaging in development/all-staff meetings & events.
Support volunteer fundraisers, as requested.
Travel to assigned territories to meet with donors and prospective donors.
Stay abreast of development best practices and industry trends.
All other duties as requested.