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University of Oregon · 1 month ago

Senior Associate Director, Foundation Relations

Eugene, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$75K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Oregon is dedicated to providing exceptional teaching and service, and they are seeking a Senior Associate Director of Foundation Relations to enhance their philanthropic efforts. This role involves identifying and managing relationships with private foundations to secure funding for the university's programs, particularly in behavioral and social sciences.

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Responsibilities

Identifying, cultivating, solicitating and stewarding private foundations with the capacity to make grants of $25,000 and above

Prioritizing developing proposals to foundation prospects with the capacity to make awards larger than $100,000

Assisting multiple schools and units across campus

Managing a portfolio of private foundations

Responding to queries from members of the UO community regarding opportunities with private foundations

Managing the stewardship/reporting for foundations in their portfolio

Coordinating with academic partners on awarded grants to write and submit reports in coordination with funder criteria and deadlines

Establishing effective working relationships with school/unit fundraisers, deans, and faculty and administrative staff of the university to accomplish fundraising goals

Meeting fundraising goals as they relate to the strategic needs of the University of Oregon

Qualification

Grant proposal writingFoundation relationsPortfolio managementStrategic planningInstitutional navigationDiversityInclusionProfessionalismCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience

Three years of professional experience in foundation and/or corporate relations at a university or other large institution OR five years of experience in a closely related field

Experience writing grant proposals or similar materials for foundations and/or corporations

Ability to source and develop competitive proposals to philanthropic foundations in support of research, scholarship and artistic activities led by UO faculty

Ability to identify, cultivate, and solicit foundation prospects and build relationships with key constituents connected with the university

Ability to work with university faculty and professional staff to understand priorities and programmatic needs in order to identify potential foundation partners and sponsors

Strong writing and editing skills: Ability to draft and edit proposals, letters of intent, and other materials designed to promote university programs to potential foundation partners

Ability to research and identify foundation prospects based on university priorities and giving opportunities

Ability to manage portfolio of 30-50 foundation prospects and regularly use CRM database and other tools to find and update prospect information

Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with Advancement colleagues and university faculty, staff, University of Oregon Foundation staff, and leadership and maintain professionalism when working with different university constituents

Ability to make a persuasive verbal and written case for supporting key programs and projects, effectively matching the programmatic and mission goals of private foundations with specific university needs

Ability to maintain core campus relationships and familiarity with industry best practices in foundation relations

Ability to identify best potential foundation prospects for specific university projects and to develop effective engagement strategies for foundations

Ability to contribute to overall strategic planning for Central Development Research Programs, led by the Executive Director

Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person

Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion

Ability to travel periodically

Preferred

Master's degree in relevant discipline, including, but not limited to behavioral science, social science or education related discipline

Experience working at a research university or other higher education institution

Experience working with foundation and/or other institutional prospects

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Company

University of Oregon

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Nestled in the lush Willamette Valley, with an easy drive to both the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, the University of Oregon is renowned for its research prowess and commitment to teaching.

Founded in 1916

Eugene, Oregon, USA

1001-5000 employees