Foundation and Corporate Relations Officer
About The Position
The Foundation and Corporate Relations Officer supports Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi’s foundation and corporate fundraising program under the direction of the Senior Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations. The officer identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards foundation and corporate gifts and partnerships that advance the University’s strategic plan. The role manages an assigned portfolio of prospects and donors and contributes to proposal development, reporting, and pipeline growth in support of institutional priorities. The position is primarily office-based with standard business hours. Some evening and weekend availability may be required for donor events and campaign activities. The role involves sitting for extended periods, operating standard office equipment, and occasionally lifting materials up to 25 pounds for event setup.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong interpersonal skills and 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.
- Positive, collaborative, and service-oriented attitude.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Three to five 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.
- Passion for higher education.
Responsibilities
- Identify, research, and qualify foundation and corporate prospects aligned with University funding priorities.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with an assigned portfolio of foundation and corporate donors and prospects.
- Draft grant applications, letters of inquiry, and funding proposals for scholarships, programs, outreach, and other University work.
- Prepare timely 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 in advising campus partners on funder alignment, timing, and proposal strategy before external solicitation.
- Represent Institutional Advancement at University and community events as assigned.
- Build relationships with faculty, staff, students, and alumni who can communicate the University’s story to foundation and corporate audiences.
- Support 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 with processing fundraising request forms 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 employee-only coverage listed at $0–$30 per month after the university contribution; the university covers up to 83% of premiums for other listed coverage tiers.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible spending account and day care spending account.
- On-campus wellness opportunities.
- Counseling, work-life assistance, financial resources, and legal resources.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility information and book scholarships.
- Tuition benefits, including 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year, subject to applicable rules.
- Retirement through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan.
- Voluntary tax-deferred account or deferred compensation plan.
- At least 8 hours of vacation paid time off per month.
- 8 hours of sick leave per month.
- 8 hours of paid birthday leave.
- 12–15 paid holidays each year.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
