Director of Foundation Relations

Director of Foundation Relations
Long Island University

This position will directly develop and manage a portfolio of foundations prospects.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and management of a portfolio of foundation prospects.
• Responsible for producing grant proposals that generate $10M annually;
• Work with the Vice President for Advancement, the President's Office, senior administration, deans, faculty, volunteer leadership and staff to develop and write proposals for specific research, programmatic, and capital funding needs and to manage overall foundation solicitation and stewardship efforts for assigned areas;
• Prepare monthly and quarterly progress report on foundation fundraising activities;
• Represent LIU at off-site presentations and meetings and travel as appropriate to meet with program officers and foundation leaders;
• Responsible for assisting the entire Advancement department to reach financial goals.
• Maintain a regular schedule of personal communication with prospects, arrange meetings, host site visits, and invite prospects to University events.

 Education Requirements: 

Four-year college degree required; advanced degree preferred

Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience:

• Five-to-ten years proven experience and a track record of success in soliciting major gift-level support from corporations and foundations at a college or university or other major nonprofit institution is required.
  
• Ability to be creative and innovative in researching prospects and cultivating relationships with prospective donors is required.
• Proven ability to meet fundraising goals with a strong track record in securing gifts and grants.
• Proven ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• Outstanding communications skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to take information from many sources and distill it to core messages that are communicated to different audiences.
• Commitment to customer service, attention to detail, and organizational skills required.
• Passion and energy for contributing to the growth of LIU in a rapidly changing environment.
• Able to interact effectively with a broad range of constituents, providing strong support, inspiring faculty, foundation donors, lay leaders and others to act, and ensuring a rewarding experience.
• Knows how to navigate a complex institution to make the best match for donor interests.

Working Conditions:              Office Environment

Materials & Equipment:         Computer, telephone, fax, copier

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.  LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.  Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
For full application instructions and position description, visit https://jobs.liu.edu/#/job_details/1605




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