Fayetteville State University
Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
🇺🇸 Fayetteville, NC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Development & Advancement
🗓️ December 5th, 2025
CRM
Raiser’s Edge
Edtech.com's Summary
Fayetteville State University is hiring a Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations. The Director leads fundraising efforts by collaborating with university leadership and external partners to secure major gifts and grants, managing the full fundraising lifecycle from identification to stewardship.
Highlights
- Lead corporate and foundation fundraising efforts campuswide.
- Serve as primary liaison for major donors and prospects.
- Manage fundraising processes including cultivation, proposal development, stewardship, and reporting.
- Utilize Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar CRM systems for fundraising management.
- Require a bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience in corporate and foundation relations.
- Proven success securing six and seven-figure gifts in fundraising.
- Strong written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with donor events, faculty collaboration, and a master’s or advanced degree.
- Position is full-time and reports to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement.
- Works closely with university administrators, academic deans, and institutional leaders.
Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Full Description
Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Nominations and applications are welcome. Please send résumé and letter of application as separate documents attached to an e-mail message to:
Beau Cummings, Senior Search Consultant
beau@paschalmurray.com
(760)863-4512
www.paschalmurray.com
Beau Cummings, Senior Search Consultant
beau@paschalmurray.com
(760)863-4512
www.paschalmurray.com
Position Information
Position Title: | Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
Working Title: | Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
Position Number: | 005073
Full-Time Or Part-Time: | Full Time
Time Limited Position: | No
Number of Vacancies: | 1
Department: | University Advancement
Posting Number: | 0401814
SHRA/EHRA: | Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category: | Exec, Admin, Managerial
Hiring Range: | Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency: | Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Organization: | Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Fayetteville State University (FSU) is a Historically Black College and University and the second oldest public university in North Carolina. FSU offers robust and innovative bachelor’s and master’s degree programs rooted in the liberal arts tradition as well as the Doctor of Education.
The university advances knowledge through the integration of teaching, learning, research and public service. FSU strives to meet the educational, career and personal aspirations of its traditional and non-traditional students from rural, military and other diverse backgrounds so that they are equipped with academic and practical knowledge to serve local, state, national and global communities as enlightened citizens, globally astute leaders and engaged solution creators.
Primary Purpose of the Position: | The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (Director) will report directly to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement. The position will work closely with university administrators, academic deans, and other institutional leaders to elevate philanthropy campuswide and with external partners.
The Director will serve as the primary liaison for corporate and major foundation donors and prospects, overseeing the full lifecycle of fundraising – from identification and cultivation through proposal development, stewardship, and reporting. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and bring attention to detail, proven expertise in securing significant gifts and grants, exceptional writing skills, and strong relationship-building capabilities.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements: | An earned baccalaureate degree. Five years of professional experience in corporate and foundation relations. Proven track record in a fundraising setting cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major six and seven figure gifts.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: | Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT or a similar fundraising CRM/database. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Ability to build collaborative relationships across academic and administrative units. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications: | Experience representing institutions at donor-facing events or conferences. Knowledge of best practices in corporate and foundation fundraising. Experience working with faculty on proposals. Master’s degree or other advanced academic degree.
Special Instructions To Applicants: | Nominations and applications are welcome. Please send résumé and letter of application as separate documents attached to an e-mail message to:
Beau Cummings, Senior Search Consultant
beau@paschalmurray.com
(760)863-4512
www.paschalmurray.com
Notice to Applicants: | Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled: | Yes
Additional Information for Applicants: | All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement: | This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement: | Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link: | https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/28025
Working Title: | Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
Position Number: | 005073
Full-Time Or Part-Time: | Full Time
Time Limited Position: | No
Number of Vacancies: | 1
Department: | University Advancement
Posting Number: | 0401814
SHRA/EHRA: | Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category: | Exec, Admin, Managerial
Hiring Range: | Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency: | Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Organization: | Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Fayetteville State University (FSU) is a Historically Black College and University and the second oldest public university in North Carolina. FSU offers robust and innovative bachelor’s and master’s degree programs rooted in the liberal arts tradition as well as the Doctor of Education.
The university advances knowledge through the integration of teaching, learning, research and public service. FSU strives to meet the educational, career and personal aspirations of its traditional and non-traditional students from rural, military and other diverse backgrounds so that they are equipped with academic and practical knowledge to serve local, state, national and global communities as enlightened citizens, globally astute leaders and engaged solution creators.
Primary Purpose of the Position: | The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (Director) will report directly to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement. The position will work closely with university administrators, academic deans, and other institutional leaders to elevate philanthropy campuswide and with external partners.
The Director will serve as the primary liaison for corporate and major foundation donors and prospects, overseeing the full lifecycle of fundraising – from identification and cultivation through proposal development, stewardship, and reporting. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and bring attention to detail, proven expertise in securing significant gifts and grants, exceptional writing skills, and strong relationship-building capabilities.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements: | An earned baccalaureate degree. Five years of professional experience in corporate and foundation relations. Proven track record in a fundraising setting cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major six and seven figure gifts.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: | Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT or a similar fundraising CRM/database. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Ability to build collaborative relationships across academic and administrative units. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications: | Experience representing institutions at donor-facing events or conferences. Knowledge of best practices in corporate and foundation fundraising. Experience working with faculty on proposals. Master’s degree or other advanced academic degree.
Special Instructions To Applicants: | Nominations and applications are welcome. Please send résumé and letter of application as separate documents attached to an e-mail message to:
Beau Cummings, Senior Search Consultant
beau@paschalmurray.com
(760)863-4512
www.paschalmurray.com
Notice to Applicants: | Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled: | Yes
Additional Information for Applicants: | All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement: | This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement: | Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link: | https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/28025
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