Foundation Director directs the execution of the vision, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, and grantmaking operations that support the overall objectives of a foundation. Defines the goals and tactics for fundraising campaigns and program initiatives. Being a Foundation Director represents the foundation to the public and media to communicate its mission, values, and accomplishments. Maintains positive relationships with foundation stakeholders, including the board of directors, grantees, community leaders, donors, and prospective donors. Additionally, Foundation Director oversees grantmaking operations, including developing grant guidelines, reviewing grant applications, and managing the grant evaluation process. Manages foundation programs and initiatives that align with the foundation's mission and values. Implements systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the foundation's grantmaking and programs. Ensures all foundation activities comply with applicable laws, reporting requirements, and regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Foundation Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Foundation Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description
LINK, Center for Advancing Partnerships, is seeking an Associate Director of Foundation Relations to advance the goals of Virginia Tech. LINK, a jointly-funded center between Advancement and the Office of Research and Innovation, supports university-wide strategic initiatives, program partnerships, and the university’s $650 million research enterprise. The Associate Director of Foundation Relations, reporting to the Director of Foundation Relations, will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding foundations for support of academic programs and faculty research. Specific priorities will be assigned by the Director of Foundation Relations with the Associate Director expected to develop long-term foundation partnerships while expanding existing relationships. Targeted fundraising objectives will align with Virginia Tech's strategic goals, distinct areas of excellence and geographic diversity.||The Associate Director will take a proactive approach to new prospect identification so as to secure new channels of philanthropic support for the university. A willingness to travel represents a prerequisite with this position designed to open / expand the university's foundation philanthropic reach. The Associate Director will possess sound proposal writing and communications skills and will be inherently collaborative.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and experience or Masters' degree.||Understanding of the nature of foundation philanthropy as it relates to higher education.||Demonstrated ability to communicate the critical role of foundation support in ensuring the success of the research, teaching and outreach mission of Virginia Tech to diverse groups of constituents.||Ability to determine how best to develop and maintain effective relationships with foundation partners and determine when and how a foundation can be successfully solicited for a gift.||Demonstrated ability to relate well to and understand the needs and interests of foundations in order to develop relationships between them and Virginia Tech.||Ability to promote Virginia Tech's fundraising and strategic priorities by developing excellent working relationships with faculty, senior academic leaders, advancement division teams, and senior foundation executives. ||Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google, large database and research applications. ||Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to articulate the importance of higher education and understand and articulate the critical role and priorities of the university and the development program.||The successful candidate will be self-motivated and will embrace the concept and attitude of teamwork in a complex organization. |
Preferred Qualifications
Preference given to candidates who demonstrate experience in higher education fundraising, university administration, or other related experience in complex organizations. Preference given to candidates with proven success in building productive, long-term relationships with senior administrators, key business leaders, faculty, staff, institutional boards, volunteers, and/or donors.
Pay Band
N/A
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Review Date
2/7/24
Additional Information
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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