Morehouse College
Senior Director of Corporate Relations
Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Position Details
Job Type:
Non-FacultyPosition Title:
Senior Director of Corporate RelationsPosition Number:
090683Department:
Institutional AdvancementLocation:
Morehouse College - Atlanta, GAPosition Summary
The Senior Director of Corporate Relations serves as the primary liaison with industry partners to optimize long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that support philanthropic fundraising. The Senior Director of Corporate Relations reports directly to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Chief Development Officer and will have responsibility for developing and executing effective strategies designed to maximize corporate support of college philanthropic priorities. Responsibilities will focus on corporate donors with the capacity to make major and principal level gifts from a portfolio of strategically aligned prospects. In collaboration with Advancement staff, create and submit written proposals for donors. This position will collaborate with the senior leaders of the Advancement team. This position may supervise Corporate Relations Officer and administrative support staff.Required Qualifications
Experience in establishing strategies to identify and qualify corporate partnersSuccess in creating and executing a strategic development plan for soliciting, securing and stewarding gifts from external partners.Experience in establishing a pipeline of supporters and managing a portfolio of at least 100 partnersDemonstrated success in portfolio management, prospect qualification, analytics, and research and proven project management skillsDemonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, work well under pressure, and manage details of several concurrent projectsExperience using reporting tools, design software, and donor management software.Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Preferred Qualifications
Establish strong, long-term relationships with corporate for program investment for the CollegePrevious capital campaign, major gift cultivation and/or donor solicitation experience is essential.Seek corporate donor support for specific College program initiatives and new program developmentSuccessful manage portfolio of corporate donors and ensure that timely and accurate reports are providedIdentify new corporate sponsors through a specific pool of prospects foundation donorsCollaborate with senior leaders of Advancement as well as senior leaders of the College to identify program details and create opportunities for corporate gifts to the CollegeEnsure that performance measurements are implemented to identify ways of expanding and enhancing corporate relationships for the CollegeCorporate and Foundation relationships for the CollegePreferred Education/Experience
Advanced degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in development, major gifts fundraising, donor relations or other related professional experienceRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have corporate relationship experience in higher educationAbility to quickly create long-term relationships with College internal and external constituentsExcellent communication, presentation, project management, and relationship management skillsAbility to gather and analyze complex data and present information in a concise mannerMust possess cultivating, soliciting, and stewardship techniques resulting in successful corporate and foundation giftsExperience in establishing strategies to identify and qualify corporate partnersSuccess in creating and executing a strategic development plan for soliciting, securing and stewarding gifts from external partners.Experience in establishing a pipeline of supporters and managing a portfolio of at least 100 partnersDemonstrated success in portfolio management, prospect qualification, analytics, and research and proven project management skillsDemonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, work well under pressure, and manage details of several concurrent projectsExperience using reporting tools, design software, and donor management software.Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Physical Demands
Ability to travel, including overnight stay, locally and nationallyMust be able to walk, sit, and stand frequently and for extended periods of timeMust be able to push, pull, or lift 10lbs as necessaryAbility to work weekends and evenings as necessaryEssential Duties/Responsibilities
Establish strong, long-term relationships with corporate for program investment for the CollegePrevious capital campaign, major gift cultivation and/or donor solicitation experience is essential.Seek corporate donor support for specific College program initiatives and new program developmentSuccessful manage portfolio of corporate donors and ensure that timely and accurate reports are providedIdentify new corporate sponsors through a specific pool of prospects foundation donorsCollaborate with senior leaders of Advancement as well as senior leaders of the College to identify program details and create opportunities for corporate gifts to the CollegeEnsure that performance measurements are implemented to identify ways of expanding and enhancing corporate relationships for the CollegeCorporate and Foundation relationships for the CollegePercentage Of Time:
100Posting Detail Information
Posting Number:
S1026PNumber of Vacancies:
1Job Open Date:
09/05/2024Job Close Date:
Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions Summary:EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Job Type:
Non-FacultyPosition Title:
Senior Director of Corporate RelationsPosition Number:
090683Department:
Institutional AdvancementLocation:
Morehouse College - Atlanta, GAPosition Summary
The Senior Director of Corporate Relations serves as the primary liaison with industry partners to optimize long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that support philanthropic fundraising. The Senior Director of Corporate Relations reports directly to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Chief Development Officer and will have responsibility for developing and executing effective strategies designed to maximize corporate support of college philanthropic priorities. Responsibilities will focus on corporate donors with the capacity to make major and principal level gifts from a portfolio of strategically aligned prospects. In collaboration with Advancement staff, create and submit written proposals for donors. This position will collaborate with the senior leaders of the Advancement team. This position may supervise Corporate Relations Officer and administrative support staff.Required Qualifications
Experience in establishing strategies to identify and qualify corporate partnersSuccess in creating and executing a strategic development plan for soliciting, securing and stewarding gifts from external partners.Experience in establishing a pipeline of supporters and managing a portfolio of at least 100 partnersDemonstrated success in portfolio management, prospect qualification, analytics, and research and proven project management skillsDemonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, work well under pressure, and manage details of several concurrent projectsExperience using reporting tools, design software, and donor management software.Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Preferred Qualifications
Establish strong, long-term relationships with corporate for program investment for the CollegePrevious capital campaign, major gift cultivation and/or donor solicitation experience is essential.Seek corporate donor support for specific College program initiatives and new program developmentSuccessful manage portfolio of corporate donors and ensure that timely and accurate reports are providedIdentify new corporate sponsors through a specific pool of prospects foundation donorsCollaborate with senior leaders of Advancement as well as senior leaders of the College to identify program details and create opportunities for corporate gifts to the CollegeEnsure that performance measurements are implemented to identify ways of expanding and enhancing corporate relationships for the CollegeCorporate and Foundation relationships for the CollegePreferred Education/Experience
Advanced degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in development, major gifts fundraising, donor relations or other related professional experienceRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have corporate relationship experience in higher educationAbility to quickly create long-term relationships with College internal and external constituentsExcellent communication, presentation, project management, and relationship management skillsAbility to gather and analyze complex data and present information in a concise mannerMust possess cultivating, soliciting, and stewardship techniques resulting in successful corporate and foundation giftsExperience in establishing strategies to identify and qualify corporate partnersSuccess in creating and executing a strategic development plan for soliciting, securing and stewarding gifts from external partners.Experience in establishing a pipeline of supporters and managing a portfolio of at least 100 partnersDemonstrated success in portfolio management, prospect qualification, analytics, and research and proven project management skillsDemonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, work well under pressure, and manage details of several concurrent projectsExperience using reporting tools, design software, and donor management software.Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Physical Demands
Ability to travel, including overnight stay, locally and nationallyMust be able to walk, sit, and stand frequently and for extended periods of timeMust be able to push, pull, or lift 10lbs as necessaryAbility to work weekends and evenings as necessaryEssential Duties/Responsibilities
Establish strong, long-term relationships with corporate for program investment for the CollegePrevious capital campaign, major gift cultivation and/or donor solicitation experience is essential.Seek corporate donor support for specific College program initiatives and new program developmentSuccessful manage portfolio of corporate donors and ensure that timely and accurate reports are providedIdentify new corporate sponsors through a specific pool of prospects foundation donorsCollaborate with senior leaders of Advancement as well as senior leaders of the College to identify program details and create opportunities for corporate gifts to the CollegeEnsure that performance measurements are implemented to identify ways of expanding and enhancing corporate relationships for the CollegeCorporate and Foundation relationships for the CollegePercentage Of Time:
100Posting Detail Information
Posting Number:
S1026PNumber of Vacancies:
1Job Open Date:
09/05/2024Job Close Date:
Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions Summary:EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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