The City University of New York

Development Corporate and Foundation Relations Director, Institutional Advancement

POSITION DETAILS

The Development Corporate and Foundation Relations Director, reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Hunter College, will design, implement, and manage a comprehensive strategy to secure corporate and foundation support.

In addition to CUNY title overview, responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and execute strategies to identify and engage new corporate and foundation prospects.
• Identify and assess funding opportunities from private foundations in alignment with College initiatives.
• Define and set specific funding goals and targets for corporate and foundation relations.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with current and prospective donors through stewardship and engagement activities.
• Conduct thorough research to analyze and develop strategies for cultivating potential donors.
• Regularly assess the outcomes of funding strategies and refine approaches to optimize success.
• Ensure the integrity and quality of donor data within Raiser’s Edge.
• Oversee and mentor a team of junior development officers, fostering professional growth.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with sponsoring organizations to ensure continued support.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.
• Proficiency in donor management software and analytical skills for assessing donor data.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Directs College corporate and foundation relations strategy and operations.

• Designs, develops and oversees strategic program to secure corporate and foundation funding for various College initiatives
• Responsible for meeting specific goals and targets
• Develops funding strategies, assesses outcome of strategic plan, and refines approaches to meet priority objectives
• Oversees a portfolio of corporate and foundation donors to establish and sustain ongoing relations; cultivates new prospects
• Maintains relationships with sponsoring organizations to promote and maintain funding
• Ensures reporting requirements are completed in timely and accurate manner
• May develop proposals for institutional, academic, and arts grants
• Manages professional and clerical staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Development Corporate and Foundation Relations Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience $141,858-$163,000.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number.

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on December 16, 2024. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29389

Location

Hunter College