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Columbia College Chicago · 3 months ago

Director of Development, Foundation and Corporate Relations

United States-Illinois-Chicago

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed institution offering a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. They are seeking a Director of Development, Foundation and Corporate Relations responsible for growing philanthropic revenue and developing partnerships with foundations and corporations to support the college's programs.

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Responsibilities

Assess current and potential giving needs and opportunities and create a plan to maximize philanthropic support from foundations and corporations locally and nationally

Manage a portfolio of foundation and corporate prospects to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts and grants

Conduct prospect research, and devise and execute plans to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward institutional funders

Coordinate with faculty and staff to explore, synthesize, articulate, and prioritize ideas for foundation and corporate support, and develop written products (i.e., narratives, proposals, letters, reports, case materials, acknowledgments, etc.) that capture, and relay need and opportunity in compelling ways

Builds, networks and nurtures effective working relationships with senior management, deans, faculty, and staff to identify and prioritize funding needs

Communicate with and respond to corporate and foundation program officers as appropriate and ensure that all proposal and reporting requirements are met

Plan and implement effective outreach and cultivation activities to enhance new prospect identification and move solicitation and stewardship processes forward

Partner with faculty and staff to develop and coordinate cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts. Arrange meetings with foundation and corporate representatives and prepare senior leadership and colleagues for these meetings and other interactions with funders

Support the execution of department operations and processes, improving and coordinating procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity

Support department-wide communications initiatives and strategic planning processes and ensure execution of strategies, project management, timelines, and outcomes are met

Maintain department shared files and ensure best practices for maintaining complete and accurate documentation

Manage part-time support staff in grant writing and foundation and corporate prospect research

Assist in special initiatives, including cultivation of sponsors for the Gala and other signature events

Perform other related duties and/or responsibilities as assigned or required

Qualification

Fundraising experienceFoundation relationsProposal developmentCustomer relationship managementHigher education knowledgeDiversity sensitivityOral communicationWritten communicationCollaborationIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Five years of fundraising and/or foundation relations experience is required

Knowledge of higher education, creative industries, and the Chicago marketplace is preferred

Must be inclusive, collaborative, and demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated record of revenue productivity and growth

Familiarity with customer/donor relationship management software

High level of integrity and trustworthiness, mature judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information

Commitment to the mission of Columbia College Chicago, and evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth

Display sensitivity to issues of diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion

Ability to interact with high level corporate and foundation executives, alumni, volunteers, and college administrators in a professional manner that instills confidence in the college and its programs

Proven ability to proactively lead, offer opinions and direction, and operate with a sense of urgency, drive, and energy

Some travel required

Flexible to work extended hours including evenings and weekends, as necessary