Associate Director, Corporate And Foundation Relations

Working Title: Associate Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Development

Department: 100495 - Corp and Foundation Relations

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

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Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 07/19/2024

About JMU:

Mission

We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision

To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are

Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The Associate Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) is a staff member within the division of University Advancement. The Associate Director reports to and takes direction from the Sr. Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. Duties are implemented according to the policies and procedures of University Advancement, the Development Office and the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations.

The Associate Director for CFR plays a critical role in advancing the mission of the James Madison University by securing financial support from corporate and foundation partners. This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with key corporate and foundation stakeholders to enhance the JMU's programs, research, and strategic initiatives-including but not limited to Madison Trust and annual fundraising initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Major Areas of Responsibility

1.Strategy Development and Implementation

• Working closely with the Sr. Director for CFR develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for corporate and private foundation philanthropy, with an emphasis on enhancing CFR's private foundation strategy.

• Identify and manage a portfolio of primarily private foundations that have both the interest and inclination to support various strategic initiatives at James Madison University.

• Develop and implement strategies to build private foundation interest, involvement and support of the University and its academic and administrative units.

• Work with Office of Advancement Information Services to assist in developing systems to effectively manage individual foundation prospects to align and enhance the entire CFR portfolio and data management strategy.

2.Foundation Relations and Proposal Development

• Cultivate and steward relationships with private foundations.

• Foster collaborative relationships between the Office of Sponsored Programs and CFR to streamline faculty support, proposal development and ensure alignment of funding strategies and enhance communication and coordinated in pursing and managing philanthropic gifts and private grants.

• Lead the development, writing, and submission of high-quality proposals to secure funding for CFR.

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to gather relevant information and create compelling proposals that align with funder's guidelines and priorities, as well as adhere to any relevant university policies.

• Ensure foundation gifts and awards are properly acknowledged, accounted for and stewarded.

3.Madison Trust

• With oversight from the Sr. Director of CFR, oversee the strategy, vision and program needs of Madison Trust to ensure a sustainable engagement and fundraising program.

• Develop accurate reporting and tracking for projects and investments, in partnership with Advancement Information Services and the JMU Foundation.

• Coordinate with frontline fundraisers to engage and recruit donors.

• Maintain a project lifecycle to receive regular project updates from past faculty/staff participants to show impact to donors.

• Maintain and evaluate, annually, a communication strategy for Madison Trust including a program website, communication to campus and donors, in partnership with Advancement Marketing.

• Create a stewardship plan for donors.

• Serve JMU Foundation Account Guardian to Madison Trust accounts to ensure accurate fund disbursement and tracking.

4.Relationship Management

• Identify and research potential foundation partners who interests and values align with JMU's mission and priorities, with emphasis on the institution's Six Year Plan.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within these organizations.

• Coordinate efforts with the Office of Sponsored Programs, and Research and Scholarship to help maximize funding opportunities for both programs.

• Work with faculty, staff, administrators across campus to further advance corporate and foundation relationships.

5.Function as a member of the CFR team

• Assist the Sr. Director of CFR and Associate Vice President for Development initiatives based on the priorities of the university.

• Provide regular statistical reports on the status of program areas.

• Attend department, unit and division meetings and events as requested.

• Represent Development at University, community and professional functions, as requested.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree

• Demonstrated professional experience in higher education, fundraising and/or corporate/foundation development

• Excellent organizational, written, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders

• Ability to work as a team member in a high-energy office, along with proven skills of flexibility and adaptability

• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a larger team

• Ability to work effectively under deadline, set and maintain priorities, and manage a variety of projects simultaneously

• Flexible work schedule with some weekend travel and evening hours required

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related field

• Demonstrated success as a proposal writer in higher education

• High comfort level with technology

Additional Posting Information:

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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