Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Key role in KSU's institutional giving program, helps develop and implement an overall fundraising strategy to secure new and renewed funding in support of KSU's mission and goals. Responsible for generating over $10 million in annual contributed revenue from corporate and private foundations. Primary responsibility is stewarding existing corporate and foundation relationships while continuing to grow the portfolio through the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of new prospects. Manages a portfolio of over 100 donors and prospects and concentrates on five to six-figure gifts. Ensures reports required from funders are completed and delivered on time. Works closely with division and department members to identify and research potential donors and match interests to KSU funding needs. Collaborates with team members and project leaders in development of funding requests. Partners with college deans and development staff to craft funding strategies, proposals and applications for individual colleges, academic departments and faculty initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Researches, cultivates, solicits, and stewards corporate and private foundation donors to achieve fundraising goals
2. Represents KSU to internal and external partners, including leadership and program officers, to grow and maintain key relationships, build strong community support for KSU programs, and obtain funding
3. In partnership with division colleagues, Advancement leadership and staff, board, and other internal and external partners, develops annual grant fundraising goals and strategies
4. Creates annual and monthly calendar to meet annual goals and foundation deadlines; meets submission deadlines
5. With assistance of a grant writer, writes, edits, proofreads, and submits grant proposals, letters of inquiry, acknowledgment letters, final reports, budget documents, and other materials
6. Schedules and coordinates funder site visits with corporate and foundation representatives; participates in and assists with department events and cultivation activities as needed
7. Works with Advancement Services to ensure prompt acknowledgment of all gifts related to corporate and foundation giving
8. Meets monthly fundraising activity metrics; tracks and maintains accurate records of funding requests and gifts received, use of funds, actions, and external relationships
9. In collaboration with faculty and staff, the KSU Foundation, other campus and advancement and development partners, tracks spending and performance for highly significant and visible grants; works with colleagues to ensure grant requirements are met as necessary
10. Plans and produces budget documents, program activity summaries, annual grant reports, and other updates
11. Crafts tools to assist major gift officers, faculty and other KSU partners in preparing corporate and private foundation grant requests
12. Working with development and communications team members, create collateral, special events and other public relations activities to promote the benefits of corporate and foundation partnerships with KSU

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license
Required Experience
Three (3) years of related experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Previous experience in higher education corporate and foundation relations or development

The budgeted salary range is $69,280 to $97,000.  Offers are based on relevant experience. 

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

ABILITIES
Able to manage goals and coordinate contacts within a busy schedule of proposals and with many relationships
Able to demonstrate the creativity of approach and ability to work as a member of a team to craft the right proposal for the funding source
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of fundraising protocols and regulations
Maintains knowledge and keeps up to date with industry best practices
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, able to work collaboratively with the wide array of internal and external stakeholders and development partners
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Displays outstanding problem solving, independent judgment, organization, time management, project management and presentation skills
Must have very strong analytical skills, able to analyze data and develop targeted development strategies and written proposals based on research
Must be extremely organized and able to plan and implement strategies within a complex environment
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Blackbaud system and/or other fundraising systems)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, [email protected].

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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