What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations position at The University of North Carolina Greensboro?
Position Type
Administration - Staff
Position Eclass
E2 - SAAO II 12 Month Leave Earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
University Advancement staff members are dedicated to developing and maintaining strong and lasting connections to the University. How one perceives, interacts with, and supports UNC Greensboro forms the basis of all that we do. Whether we’re engaging alumni, friends, community members, or corporate partners (and in many cases, even current students), we share a collective responsibility and passion for cultivating a wide variety of partnerships and experiences across the University, our community, and beyond.
A number of professionally diverse units with specific charges come together to comprise University Advancement and support our shared mission.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to inspire connections, investments, and engagements that drive excellence and opportunity. Our vision is of a University that illuminates potential, eliminates barriers, and ignites achievement.
University Advancement includes: Development, Alumni Engagement, University Special Events, Advancement Operations, Donor and Board Engagement, Planned Giving, and Advancement Communications.
Position Summary
The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at UNC Greensboro is primarily responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gifts from corporations and foundations for the University. As a development team member, the individual works closely with the Vice Chancellor of University Advancement and other development colleagues across the University. This position will work closely with other campus partners including the Vice Chancellor of Research and Engagement and the Director of Career and Professional Development.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree; or Bachelor’s Degree with substantially equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising.
- Demonstrated ability in grant and proposal writing at appropriate levels for varied proposal development.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective corporate and foundation donors and maintain a high level of poise and professionalism.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer 7 years of fundraising experience (preferably in public higher education).
- Demonstrated record of success in generating significant commitments from corporations and foundations.
- Extensive network and knowledge of triad corporations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
$98,748 - $112,561
Org #-Department
Development - 33801
Job Open Date
04/25/2025
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
Salary : $98,748 - $112,561
