Assistant Vice President of Corporate and Foundation Relations
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A humble college founded before Texas was a state Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions just 52 of which are private universities.
What Were Looking For
The Assistant Vice President for Corporate and Foundation Relations reports to the Senior Associate Vice President for Advancement and will play a leading role in increasing private philanthropy to the university from corporations and foundations. The Assistant Vice President will be a strategist relationship manager and leader with the proven ability to seek and secure philanthropic support from local national and international corporations and foundations to advance Baylors key initiatives.
A bachelors degree and five years of relevant experience are required. A masters degree and eight years of relevant experience are preferred.
A validUS Driver License with a clear driving recordof at least two years is required.
Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.
What You Will Do
- Establish and manage annual goals for the Corporate and Foundation Relations program and individual team members
- Develop and manage a portfolio of top prospects through substantive interactions
- Engage in qualification cultivation solicitation and securing both corporate and foundation gifts
- Manage the development of highly competitive proposals while monitoring proposal deadlines and proposal submissions
- Coordinate with the Office of the Vice President for Research to ensure seamless donor relations and recording of philanthropic support
- Collaborate with university partners to develop and strengthen a holistic approach to corporate and foundation relationships that yields successful funding outcomes
- Create and implement a proactive plan to build and enhance partnerships with the largest and most strategically aligned corporations and foundations worldwide
- Identify corporations and foundations and trends that can lead to larger philanthropic commitments in support of Baylors key initiatives
- Develop a broad and deep understanding of current fundraising priorities across campus
- Develop new relationships with appropriate corporate and foundation leaders program officers and other networked individuals to position Baylor for philanthropic opportunities
- Provide strategic support and collaboration to colleagues across campus including deans and faculty members for connections with existing corporate and foundation partners
- Track and inform leadership of new trends in corporate and foundation giving
- Design implement and maintain a high-quality stewardship program for corporations and foundations
- Manage the Corporate and Foundation Relations team providing vision direction support and accountability to achieve increasing levels of success year over year in productivity and activity metrics
- Provide guidance and mentoring to staff to ensure professional development and career enhancement
- Build identity and awareness for corporate and foundation relations among Baylor leadership deans and faculty
- Effective use of CRM and databases to expand a viable prospect pool finding collaborative opportunities with fundraising staff
- Attend relevant events and gatherings internal as well as external to Baylor to enhance Baylors position in securing philanthropic support
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.
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Learn more aboutBaylorand our strategic visionBaylor in Deeds. Also explore our great hometown ofWacoand the many opportunities toengage locally. If you are new to Central TexasThis is Waco!
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Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic informat ... View more
