Director, Corporate and Foundations Relations

🇺🇸 Bethlehem, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $84K - $102K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ July 31st, 2026

Blackbaud CRM Raiser’s Edge

Edtech.com's Summary

Lehigh University is hiring a Director, Corporate and Foundations Relations. The role involves managing a strategic portfolio of corporate and foundation partners, collaborating with academic leaders to align philanthropic priorities with funding opportunities, and driving sponsorships, research funding, and internship/job connections. The Director will cultivate relationships, develop proposals, and coordinate with various stakeholders to strengthen institutional partnerships.

Highlights

Manage and grow a targeted portfolio of corporate and foundation partners to support college priorities.
Cultivate relationships with funders including program officers, trustees, and executives through strategic outreach.
Collaborate with academic leaders, faculty, and development teams to secure philanthropic and sponsored research funding.
Develop complex, budgeted proposals and coordinate stewardship including detailed reporting and host visits.
Experience required in major gift fundraising, foundation grant writing, and capital campaigns.
Proficiency in fundraising software such as Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge, or similar CRM, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Liberal Arts, STEM, or Business; 5-8 years of development/fundraising experience preferably in higher education or nonprofit sectors.
Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to engage donors and foundations at multiple levels.
Position includes routine driving; valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
Salary range approximately $83,910 to $102,080, subject to experience and qualifications.