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Villanova University

Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $82K - $103K

💻 Other

🗓️ August 1st, 2025

Salesforce

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring a Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer. This role requires managing a portfolio of corporate and foundation donors to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support. The officer will develop innovative fundraising proposals, collaborate with faculty and university leadership, and manage a university-wide Corporate Relations group to enhance fundraising efforts.

Highlights
  • Plan and implement strategies to secure foundation and corporate funding aligned with university priorities.
  • Manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation donors and pursue 3 to 4 prospect visits monthly.
  • Collaborate with College of Engineering, Villanova School of Business, faculty, and leadership to align fundraising goals.
  • Write and submit proposals and letters of inquiry to increase philanthropic revenue.
  • Coordinate stewardship activities including reports, events, and site visits for donors.
  • Conduct prospect research using tools such as iWave, Foundation Directory Online, and Pivot.
  • Accurately maintain donor records and gift projections in Salesforce.
  • Bachelor's degree and minimum 3 years fundraising experience in higher education or nonprofit required.
  • Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and research skills essential; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Salary range $82,400 to $103,000, exempt position, with evening and weekend work as needed.