DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION RELATIONS - TULSA CAMPUS

University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc • Tulsa, OK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Foundation Relations - Tulsa Campus reports to the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. This full-time professional will secure major gifts from foundations, maintain a portfolio of foundation prospects and donors, and coordinate engagement in support of all University of Oklahoma campuses. The director will work proactively and collaborate effectively with OU Foundation colleagues, campus partners, individual faculty, groups of faculty, and/or college/unit programs to identify priorities and project ideas, and align these with foundation opportunities. The director will embrace the mission and values of the OU Foundation and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of four years of experience in foundation relations, advancement or professional experience in non-profit work, business development or higher education

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Knowledge of OU
• Familiarity with Tulsa-area corporations, foundations and philanthropic community

Responsibilities

• Secure major gifts from foundations
• Maintain a portfolio of foundation prospects and donors
• Coordinate engagement in support of all University of Oklahoma campuses
• Work proactively and collaborate effectively with OU Foundation colleagues, campus partners, individual faculty, groups of faculty, and/or college/unit programs to identify priorities and project ideas, and align these with foundation opportunities
• Embrace the mission and values of the OU Foundation and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities

What This Job Offers

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