Senior Associate Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations

Temple University•Philadelphia, PA

8d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Temple University's Institutional Advancement Department is seeking a Senior Associate Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR). Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, the position works in tandem with the Director and CFR team to identify, cultivate, and solicit foundation and corporate prospects to secure financial support for Temple University's funding priorities. The role develops and implements corporate and foundation outreach and solicitation strategies and manages a portfolio of 50–60 prospects. As part of the CFR team, the position supports efforts to increase engagement, proposal submissions, and funding from leading national foundations and corporations. The role contributes to Institutional Advancement's mission of using philanthropy to expand opportunity, advance discovery, and transform lives. Temple seeks a professional who supports an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment and is passionate about higher education, relationship-building, and advancing philanthropy. The position has a hybrid work arrangement, combining on-campus and remote work; the duration of the arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the department. The position requires Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable Information background checks. Employees must avoid ethical, legal, financial, and other conflicts of interest and comply with applicable laws, university and employment policies, regulations, and NCAA regulations where relevant.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least five years of directly related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated fundraising success in higher education or a related nonprofit organization.
Knowledge of corporate and foundation fundraising techniques and strategies.
Existing relationships with corporate and foundation funders and the business community.
Understanding of major gifts and grants fundraising principles and practices.
Expertise in persuasive writing, including developing concept papers, cases for support, and successful complex grant proposals aligned with funder priorities.
Ability to research and analyze reference materials and disseminate data on corporate and foundation funding sources.
Entrepreneurial initiative, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and strong organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and collaborative relationships with initiative and independence.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and work effectively under pressure.
Proficiency with word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and calendar software, preferably Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the internet and fundraising database software.
Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of accounting and budget preparation principles and practices.
Corporate and foundation relations fundraising experience in health and sciences.

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate and foundation prospects to secure financial support for Temple University funding priorities.
Develop and implement strategies for corporate and foundation outreach and solicitation.
Manage a portfolio of 50–60 prospects.
Work in tandem with the Director and CFR team to increase engagement, proposal submissions, and funding from leading national foundations and corporations.
Research and analyze reference materials to compile, evaluate, and disseminate data on corporate and foundation funding sources.
Develop concept papers, cases for support, and complex grant proposals that articulate funding needs and program significance and align with funder priorities.
Travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.
Avoid conflicts of interest and comply with applicable laws, university and employment policies, regulations, and relevant NCAA regulations.