Associate Director of Philanthropy, Corporate Foundation Relations

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ May 11th, 2026

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North Carolina State University is hiring an Associate Director of Philanthropy, Corporate Foundation Relations. The role involves managing a portfolio of corporate and foundation partners by building relationships, developing proposals, and securing private funding for university-wide initiatives while collaborating closely with the University Advancement team.

Highlights

Manage a portfolio of foundation and corporate partners through strategic identification, qualification, and cultivation.
Create multi-faceted relationships aligned with university priorities, aiming for annual revenues of six figures or more.
Prepare and develop funding proposals in collaboration with faculty and academic personnel, focusing on gift-based funding.
Meet individual contact, proposal, and fundraising goals, documenting development activities promptly.
Develop strong understanding of research efforts and maintain relationships with academic and research leaders to align funding interests.
Represent the university at advancement and university-wide events.
Expertise in fundraising principles, especially corporate and foundation relations, with grant writing experience.
Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and proficiency with CRM and office productivity software.
Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of professional solicitation or fundraising experience required.
Must obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License within 60 days of hire.