Director of Foundation Relations

Campbellsville University-posted 3 months ago
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The advancement department of the university is seeking a professional who has outstanding writing and interpersonal skills to lead and assist the university in fundraising. Dollars raised are essential for this person to be successful. Building on the last two years of record fundraising in this area of over $8 million raised, this job requires a high level of professional accountability and must be a person who can work in a team environment.

  • Provide leadership in seeking and securing foundation support for the mission of Campbellsville University.
  • Seek as many appropriate grant opportunities for project funding as possible.
  • Collaborate with Director of Alumni Relations to identify Campbellsville University alumni employed within foundations and assess potential for partnerships.
  • Collaborate with administration and major gifts officers to develop written proposals for individual donors.
  • Prepare grant proposals that will support all or part of approved administrative projects.
  • Establish measurable goals and objectives for each grant proposal with the President, Vice President, Director of Development, and Academic Division Chair.
  • Maintain files, corporate and foundation profiles, annual reports, call reports, and other relevant documentation.
  • Assist in the identification of key foundations for specific projects.
  • Discover or create opportunities that will attract major/principal gifts prospects into the life of the University.
  • Educate and provide resources for faculty and staff on grant-making and corporate-partnering processes.
  • Hold prospect meetings with appropriate staff and faculty on a timely basis.
  • Help establish relationships with key foundation leaders.
  • Assist with various fundraising groups/boards of the university as necessary.
  • Perform duties as requested by supervisor.
  • Work with faculty members, deans, directors, and/or other members of Campbellsville University to identify new opportunities for the university.
  • Provide quarterly training of faculty to help in identifying new foundation prospects.
  • Provide writing expertise for the development of proposals, research reports, program development prospectus, accreditation requirements, and other written materials.
  • Assist in regional education center fundraising.
  • Have editorial/proofreading responsibilities for any proposals, reports or other written materials.
  • Assist in monitoring and evaluating progress toward goals, provide research reports, and maintain accurate records.
  • Bachelor’s degree required with Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of grant writing experience in higher education or non-profit setting.
  • Excellent spoken and written English.
  • Robust research skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with administration and faculty.
  • Strong commitment to Christian higher education.
  • High degree of self-motivation, enthusiasm, and professionalism in all circumstances.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to raise significant funds for academic and capital support through identified corporations and foundations.
  • Proficiency using a computer and producing professional proposals and reports.
  • Occasional travel is required.
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