Foundation and Corporate Relations Officer

Texas A&M University System•Corpus Christi, TX

1d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations, the Foundation and Corporate Relations Officer (FCR Officer) support the University's foundation and corporate fundraising program by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts and partnerships from foundations and corporations that advance the imperatives outlined in the University's strategic plan. This role manages an assigned portfolio of foundation and corporate prospects and donors and contributes to proposal development, reporting, and pipeline growth in support of institutional priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, prospective donors, and campus partners at all levels
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proposal and grant writing
Ability to relate well to coworkers, peers, and leadership across Institutional Advancement and the University as a whole
Positive, collaborative, and service-oriented attitude
Ability to always maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field
Three to five (3-5) years of experience in foundation and corporate fundraising or grant writing
Experience at a university or comparable complex nonprofit
Raiser's Edge experience
CFRE or other relevant fundraising credential (obtained or in progress)
Passionate about higher education

Responsibilities

Identify, research, and qualify new foundation and corporate prospects aligned with University funding priorities, under the direction of the Senior Director
Cultivate and manage relationships with an assigned portfolio of foundation and corporate donors and prospects
Draft compelling grant applications, letters of inquiry, and funding proposals in support of scholarships, programs, outreach, and other work of the University's students, faculty, and staff
Prepare accurate, timely, and compelling stewardship communications and impact reports for assigned donors and partners
Track proposal deadlines, reporting requirements, and grant compliance for the assigned portfolio
Support the Senior Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations in advising campus partners on funder alignment, timing, and proposal strategy prior to external solicitation
Represent Institutional Advancement at University and community events as assigned
Build relationships with faculty, staff, students, and alumni who can help communicate the University's story to foundation and corporate audiences
Support the identification and cultivation of new corporate and foundation partners through community and industry involvement
Assist in coordinating site visits and donor and funder engagement activities
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor and prospect contacts in the University's donor database
Assist the Senior Director in processing the University's fundraising request form and coordinating internal campus requests
Prepare regular reports on portfolio activity and pipeline status for the Senior Director
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical insurance with university contribution
Dental & Vision insurance
Life Insurance
Accidental D&D insurance
Long Term Disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Day Care Spending Account
On-campus wellness opportunities
Work Life Solutions (Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources)
Public Loan Forgiveness
Book scholarships
100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month
8 hours of sick leave time off every month
8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave
12-15 paid holidays each year