Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations University Advancement

APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning and modeling Christ-like character. Working together employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and one another.

The Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations reports to the Vice President for University Advancement. This position is responsible for proposal research and grant writing project development foundation executive relationship management grant stewardship/impact reporting communications and record management. The Director is also responsible for expanding the pipeline of foundations both private and corporate who invest in APUs mission and programs.

Required Education

• Bachelors degree required Masters degree preferred.

Required Experience

• Five or more years of proven experience in securing major grants from foundations. Experience in higher education and corporate foundation fundraising preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in grant management required.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions

• Reports to the Vice President for University Advancement.
• Demonstrate mature Christian faith and lifestyle consistent with Azusa Pacific Universitys What We Believe document.
• Affirm support and sustain the contents of the What We Believe document while also not advocating positions contrary to this document.
• Contribute to the spiritual personal and professional development of the members of the Division of University Advancement to achieve a high-trust high-performing Advancement team.

Program Development and Goals

• Develop an annual Foundations and Corporations plan identifying each foundation or corporation that will be solicited for what project projected request submission deadline foundation or corporate contact and expected decision date.
• Develop an annual plan and calendar for prospective foundations or corporations identifying when LOI or proposal should optimally be submitted and appropriate next steps.
• Provide leadership in identifying and implementing strategies to cultivate and increase major gifts from foundations or corporations by working with members of the APU community including the president provost deans development officers and faculty. Plan cultivation solicitation and stewardship approaches that align with the interests of funders and the Universitys strategic priorities.
• Generate $200000 annually toward the University Fund (annual fund) goal and an additional $3M annually in restricted project funding aligned with university priorities.

Program Communications and Constituent Management

• Compose and edit all grant proposals letters of inquiry cover letters presidential thank you letters and budgets. Compile required documentation ensure consistent and accurate financial information and facilitate proposal submission in keeping with grantor guidelines and timelines.
• Create and maintain up-to-date boilerplate information including but not limited to enrollment and demographic data graduation rates staffing information and the like.
• Compile and maintain required documentation for proposal attachments ensure consistent and accurate financial information and facilitate proposal submission in keeping with external grantor and APUs internal submission guidelines and timelines.
• Manage up and across the university to convene and facilitate meetings and teams of faculty and administrators to foster project and proposal design.
• Supervise the universitys foundation executive relationships both current and prospective developing unique moves management cultivation strategies and when appropriate the solicitation of gifts including face-to-face visits and occasional travel.
• Direct all written electronic and verbal communication between private foundations and the university; this includes cultivation solicitation compliance and stewardship.

Program Administration

• Oversee multiple projects and duties simultaneously while paying careful attention to detail.
• Cultivate a strong working relationship with APUs Office of Research and Grants (ORG) to coordinate submission of foundation grant proposals by monitoring the internal administrative approval process for university grant requests across campus.
• When appropriate assume leadership for faculty grants seeking support from private foundations.
• Maintain electronic trail of activity and relationship with foundation in database management system and oversee hard copy files.
• Identify and communicate foundation relation highlights obstacles and trends to department leadership for quarterly Board of Trustee and Advancement Committee reports.
• Develop and implement stewardship strategies for foundation and corporate funders.
• Monitor the stewardship of all university foundation gifts received and oversee the recognition and all grant reporting requirements are met in a timely and professional manner.
• Develop a monthly reporting system to track foundation performance (annual fund and restricted giving) against proposal/request.
• Using APUs Foundation Search subscription conduct research to identify qualify and recommend new foundation prospects for projects identified by administration as university priorities through research networking and site visits.
• Organize and host foundation representatives on campus and the related attendance and details of other faculty staff and students.
• Assist with and attends APU fundraising events and activities as assigned (may involve evenings and weekends).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Demonstrate an academic knowledge breadth and intellectual curiosity to engage in collaborative academic grant writing work in undergraduate graduate and research settings.
• Ability to write clearly effectively and quickly.
• Strong research skills with the ability to conduct library and database research.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to follow through on preparation of a proposal from idea to completion.
• Ability to understand program and project budgets.
• Self-starter and disciplined.
• Strategic thinker who can make funding request determinations that maximally benefit the university.

Mental Demands

• Understanding of evaluation of program proposals. Full sympathy and compatibility with the mission and purpose of the institution.
• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.

Physical Demands

• Continuous sitting four-six hours/day.
• Repetitive wrist finger motions related to computer usage.
• Hearing talking on the telephone.
• Able to reach grasp bend pull lift up to twenty pounds.

Visual Demands

• Computer monitor and reading.

Environment

• Pleasant office comfortable temperatures.

Technologies

• Proficient in Google Apps. Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Experience with Slate and Foundation Center Search a plus.
• Experience using research tools to complete grant proposals.

Compensation

• Grade 17: $91587 to $105325 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications experience and internal addition to compensation APU offers a competitive benefits package.

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Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.