Job No. 155516
- Job Title:
- Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
- Employer:
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Tuskegee University
- Location:
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Tuskegee , AL
- Posting Date:
- 20-May-2025
- Description:
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Job Summary
The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) is a frontline fundraiser responsible for securing gifts and grants of $100,000 and above from corporations and private foundations. As a key member of Tuskegee University’s advancement team, this position works directly with academic and administrative leadership to build long-term relationships with institutional funders and develop proposals that align with university priorities, including capital improvements, scholarships, research initiatives, and workforce development.
This is a remote position with regular travel expected to Tuskegee University and corporate/foundation partner sites.
Essential Job Duties
Manage a portfolio of at least 100 institutional prospects capable of giving $100,000 or more
Develop customized proposals, letters of inquiry, case materials, and reports
Identify new opportunities for corporate/foundation support through research, networking, and strategic outreach
Cultivate senior-level relationships with decision-makers at major companies and private foundations
Work with university leaders, faculty, and finance staff to shape and position key funding opportunities
Coordinate site visits, recognition, stewardship, and reporting for funders
Record and manage all activity, relationships, and proposals in the university’s CRM system
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)
Bachelor’s degree required (no specific field required)
Minimum 3 years of successful experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, grants, sales, or marketing
Physical Demands
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to walk short distances
Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items
Ability to view a computer terminal
Skills and Attributes
Knowledge:
Proficiency in using CRMs and donor databases to track results and manage outreach
Skills:
Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); familiarity with fundraising or CRM platforms (e.g. Raiser’s Edge) is a plus.
Strong writing, communication, and editing skills with an ability to produce high-quality materials for internal and external audiences.
Proven organizational and project management skills, with keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Excellent communication, writing, and relationship-building skills
Experience managing or working with scholarship system (e.g., AcademicWorks, Blackbaud Award Management, etc.) strongly preferred
Ability:
Demonstrated ability to design and execute annual giving strategies across multiple channels