Western University of Health Sciences
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Western University of Health Sciences, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.Position Title:
Director of Corporate and Foundation RelationsPosition Control Number:
A03145Type of Position:
AdministrationPosition Status:
Full-timeDepartment:
5501-External RelationsCampus:
Western University Campus-Pomona, CAPosition Location:
CaliforniaJob Summary:
The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations – California will serve as a key member of the Advancement team in Pomona, responsible for the identification, stewardship, and cultivation of major institutional donors. This individual will manage key relationships with foundations, corporations, and their associated principles to secure significant financial resources to support the mission, vision, and goals of Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU). The Director will be strategic and collaborative and bring significant experience successfully advancing complex fundraising opportunities.This position reports to the Sr. Vice President of the University Advancement.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, including the demonstrated ability to communicate well in writing and make presentations before large groups.Must be able to interact with stakeholders from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.Sound judgment, initiative, and ability to collaborate effectively are required.Excellent relationship-building, organizational and time-management skills are required.Good computer skills are necessary.Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. A Master’s degree preferred.Experience:
Minimum of three years of experience in foundation relations, business development or related. Proposal writing experience.Key Responsibilities
Work proactively and collaboratively with individual faculty, groups of faculty, and/or college/unit diversity programs to identify priorities and project ideas, particularly in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and align these with foundation opportunities.Identify and study local, regional, and national foundations to understand fully their goals, funding objectives, proposal guidelines, process, and deadlines.Present project ideas to appropriate foundations, through personal visits, phone, electronic communications, or letters of inquiry as well as provide staff support for college faculty and administrators in their visits, contacts and/or communication with foundations.Build and manage an active portfolio of prospective foundation partners that are regularly reviewed and engaged.Build relationships with foundation program officers and staff as appropriate to effectively advance toward proposal development and submission, as well as effective post-award stewardship.Provide guidance and coordination in preparing and soliciting foundations, including writing grant proposals.Maintain effective stewardship of foundation grants and foundation relations activities.Report regularly on progress towards goals, metrics and action plans set forth by the supervisor with the expectation they are met annually.Develop strategies and timelines for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of foundation prospects.Ensure effective records maintenance, including timely filling of requests for prospect assignments, prospect strategies and contact reports, using the University’s prospect management systems.Continually improve professional competency through participation in and/or leadership in professional organizational and other not-for-profit organizations.Meet regularly with the Deans, department heads, program directors, faculty, and other internal constituents to monitor and guide foundation relations activity.Other duties as assigned.Work Schedule
8AM-5PM, Mon-Fri; may work some evenings and weekends.We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits.Expected Pay Scale
Minimum:
$125,000.00Maximum:
$125,000.00Physical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? YesThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands, and reach with hands and arms in order to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.Individual must be able to travel to meet with individual prospects/donors in their homes, offices and other locations.Describe Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Duties are normally performed in the homes or offices of other people or in a typical office setting. The noise level in these settings is usually fairly quiet.Posting Information
Posting Number:
A00739Posting Date:
09/05/2024Close Date:
Open Until FilledConditions of Employment - Background Check
To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.Pay Transparency Act
Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)
It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.Required Documents
ResumeLetter of Recommendation #1Letter of Recommendation #2Letter of Recommendation #3Optional Documents
Cover LetterAdditional Applicant DocumentSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization.
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As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.Position Title:
Director of Corporate and Foundation RelationsPosition Control Number:
A03145Type of Position:
AdministrationPosition Status:
Full-timeDepartment:
5501-External RelationsCampus:
Western University Campus-Pomona, CAPosition Location:
CaliforniaJob Summary:
The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations – California will serve as a key member of the Advancement team in Pomona, responsible for the identification, stewardship, and cultivation of major institutional donors. This individual will manage key relationships with foundations, corporations, and their associated principles to secure significant financial resources to support the mission, vision, and goals of Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU). The Director will be strategic and collaborative and bring significant experience successfully advancing complex fundraising opportunities.This position reports to the Sr. Vice President of the University Advancement.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, including the demonstrated ability to communicate well in writing and make presentations before large groups.Must be able to interact with stakeholders from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.Sound judgment, initiative, and ability to collaborate effectively are required.Excellent relationship-building, organizational and time-management skills are required.Good computer skills are necessary.Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. A Master’s degree preferred.Experience:
Minimum of three years of experience in foundation relations, business development or related. Proposal writing experience.Key Responsibilities
Work proactively and collaboratively with individual faculty, groups of faculty, and/or college/unit diversity programs to identify priorities and project ideas, particularly in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and align these with foundation opportunities.Identify and study local, regional, and national foundations to understand fully their goals, funding objectives, proposal guidelines, process, and deadlines.Present project ideas to appropriate foundations, through personal visits, phone, electronic communications, or letters of inquiry as well as provide staff support for college faculty and administrators in their visits, contacts and/or communication with foundations.Build and manage an active portfolio of prospective foundation partners that are regularly reviewed and engaged.Build relationships with foundation program officers and staff as appropriate to effectively advance toward proposal development and submission, as well as effective post-award stewardship.Provide guidance and coordination in preparing and soliciting foundations, including writing grant proposals.Maintain effective stewardship of foundation grants and foundation relations activities.Report regularly on progress towards goals, metrics and action plans set forth by the supervisor with the expectation they are met annually.Develop strategies and timelines for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of foundation prospects.Ensure effective records maintenance, including timely filling of requests for prospect assignments, prospect strategies and contact reports, using the University’s prospect management systems.Continually improve professional competency through participation in and/or leadership in professional organizational and other not-for-profit organizations.Meet regularly with the Deans, department heads, program directors, faculty, and other internal constituents to monitor and guide foundation relations activity.Other duties as assigned.Work Schedule
8AM-5PM, Mon-Fri; may work some evenings and weekends.We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits.Expected Pay Scale
Minimum:
$125,000.00Maximum:
$125,000.00Physical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? YesThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands, and reach with hands and arms in order to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.Individual must be able to travel to meet with individual prospects/donors in their homes, offices and other locations.Describe Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Duties are normally performed in the homes or offices of other people or in a typical office setting. The noise level in these settings is usually fairly quiet.Posting Information
Posting Number:
A00739Posting Date:
09/05/2024Close Date:
Open Until FilledConditions of Employment - Background Check
To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.Pay Transparency Act
Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)
It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.Required Documents
ResumeLetter of Recommendation #1Letter of Recommendation #2Letter of Recommendation #3Optional Documents
Cover LetterAdditional Applicant DocumentSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization.
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