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Long Island University - University Center - Brookville, NY

posted 15 days ago

- Senior
University Center - Brookville, NY
Educational Services

About the position

This position will directly develop and manage a portfolio of foundations prospects, with the goal of raising more than $5 million per year in grants for research and programs across the University.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and management of a portfolio of foundation prospects.
  • Responsible for producing grant proposals that generate $5M+ annually.
  • Work with the Vice President for Advancement, the President's Office, senior administration, deans, faculty, volunteer leadership and staff to develop and write proposals for specific research, programmatic, and capital funding needs and to manage overall foundation solicitation and stewardship efforts for assigned areas.
  • Organize, track and prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports on foundation fundraising activities and proposal status and management.
  • Represent LIU at off-site presentations and meetings and travel as appropriate to meet with program officers and foundation leaders.
  • Work collaboratively, as needed, with development team fund raisers to identify and cultivate foundation funders and submit proposals.
  • Responsible for contributing to the Advancement department's annual financial goals.
  • Maintain a regular schedule of personal communication with prospects, arrange meetings, host site visits, and invite prospects to University events.

Requirements

  • Four-year college degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Five-to-ten years proven experience and a track record of success in soliciting major gift-level support from corporations and foundations at a college or university or other major nonprofit institution is required.
  • Ability to be creative and innovative in researching prospects and cultivating relationships with prospective donors is required.
  • Proven ability to meet fundraising goals with a strong track record in securing gifts and grants.
  • Proven ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments of grantmaking, grants management and the use of AI in instruction, research and content development.
  • Outstanding communications skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to take information from many sources and distill it to core messages that are communicated to different audiences.
  • Commitment to customer service, attention to detail, organizational skills and stewardship reporting required.
  • Passion and energy for contributing to the growth of LIU in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Able to interact effectively with a broad range of constituents, providing strong resource and research support, inspiring faculty, foundation donors, lay leaders and others to be proactive and collaborative.
  • Experience navigating a complex institution to make the best match between university needs and funder priorities.

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer.
  • Commitment to diversity and excellence in the academic community.
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