What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Foundation Relations position at Long Island University?
Director of Foundation Relations
This position will directly develop and manage a portfolio of foundations prospects, with the goal of raising more than $5 million per year in grants for research and programs across the University.
Principal Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and management of a portfolio of foundation prospects.
• Responsible for producing grant proposals that generate $5M 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;
• Organize, track and prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports on foundation fundraising activities and proposal status and management;
• Represent LIU at off-site presentations and meetings and travel as appropriate to meet with program officers and foundation leaders;
• Work collaboratively, as needed, with development team fund raisers to identify and cultivate foundation funders and submit proposals;
• Responsible for contributing to the Advancement department’s annual 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 of grantmaking, grants management and the use of AI in instruction, research and content development.
• Outstanding communications skills, both 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, organizational skills and stewardship reporting 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 resource and research support, inspiring faculty, foundation donors, lay leaders and others to be proactive and collaborative.
• Experience navigating a complex institution to make the best match between university needs and funder priorities.
Working Conditions: Office Environment
Materials & Equipment: Computer, telephone, printer, scanner
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunities 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.
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