Emory University

Lead Director – Corporate and Foundation Relations

Emory University

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Atlanta • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Creates and implements strategies for managing foundation and corporate prospects and soliciting them for major and transformational gifts
  • Leads this process with school/unit Development Directors, Deans, Faculty, and University Leadership
  • Partners with advancement officers, faculty, and University and Emory Healthcare leadership to drive enterprise-wide efforts to increase philanthropic support
  • Proactively identifies, stewards, and cultivates an active portfolio of foundation and corporate prospects on behalf of a school/unit
  • Writes/prepares complex proposals for submission to prospects
  • Communicates and negotiates ideas in ways that are donor-centric, while also beneficial to Emory
  • Oversees maintenance of records and reports
  • Hosts campus visits, travels to meet with donors as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Six years of experience in corporate and/or foundation setting, or related field
  • Experience as lead solicitor, closing annual and major gifts of ($100,000+) from foundation or corporate prospects
  • Prior experience working with comprehensive campaigns, alumni engagement, non-profit, or a university setting
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Experience leading teams, working independently as well as collaboratively to achieve goals
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as effective presentation skills
  • Experience reading, analyzing, designing, and executing fundraising processes and procedures
  • Commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
Benefits
  • Health and Safety Information Not Applicable
  • Opportunity to work from home regularly with a flexible schedule
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
proposal writingfundraising processesmajor gifts solicitationcampaign managementdonor stewardshipportfolio managementdata analysisreport preparationnegotiationpresentation design
Soft Skills
leadershipinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationcommunicationdiscretionjudgmentindependence
Certifications
Bachelor's degree