Fayetteville State University
Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
🇺🇸 Fayetteville, NC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Other
🗓️ August 14th, 2025
CRM
Raiser’s Edge
Edtech.com's Summary
Fayetteville State University is hiring a Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations. The director will act as the primary liaison for corporate and major foundation donors, managing the entire fundraising process from identification and cultivation to proposal development, stewardship, and reporting. The role requires expertise in securing six-figure and seven-figure gifts and strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Highlights
- Manage the full lifecycle of fundraising from donor identification to stewardship and reporting.
- Serve as the key liaison for corporate and foundation donors and prospects.
- Requires ability to secure major six-figure and seven-figure gifts and grants.
- Use Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar fundraising CRM/database for tracking donors and proposals.
- Build collaborative relationships across academic and administrative units.
- Must have a bachelor’s degree and minimum five years of corporate and foundation relations experience, preferably in higher education or nonprofit.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, experience in higher education fundraising, and successful representation at donor events.
- Department responsible is University Advancement focused on development, fundraising, alumni relations, and capital campaigns.
- Full-time exempt professional staff position with compensation commensurate with education and experience.
- Position open until filled with candidate credentials verified prior to employment.
Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Full Description
Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
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: | 0401783
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: | The Division of University Advancement serves to connect external parties with opportunities to partner, support, and participate in Fayetteville State University’s programs. The division is responsible for all development and fundraising-related activities, as well as the planning and organization of university relations and public affairs programs.
The division is organized to conduct the following major functions: Major gifts solicitations, Annual giving and relationship management, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, alumni relations, capital campaign planning and implementation, processing and acknowledgement, and prospect research.
Primary Purpose of the Position: | 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 bring proven expertise in securing six-figure and seven-figure gifts and grants, exceptional writing skills, and strong relationship-building capabilities.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements: | Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in corporate and foundation relations, ideally within a higher education or nonprofit setting. Proven track record of crafting, securing, and stewarding major six and seven-figure gifts.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: | Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Ability to build collaborative relationships across academic and administrative units. Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT or a similar fundraising CRM/database. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications: | Master’s degree. Experience in higher education fundraising and knowledge of best practices in CFR. Experience working with faculty on proposals. Demonstrated success representing institutions at donor-facing events or conferences.
Special Instructions To Applicants: |
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/27553
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: | 0401783
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: | The Division of University Advancement serves to connect external parties with opportunities to partner, support, and participate in Fayetteville State University’s programs. The division is responsible for all development and fundraising-related activities, as well as the planning and organization of university relations and public affairs programs.
The division is organized to conduct the following major functions: Major gifts solicitations, Annual giving and relationship management, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, alumni relations, capital campaign planning and implementation, processing and acknowledgement, and prospect research.
Primary Purpose of the Position: | 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 bring proven expertise in securing six-figure and seven-figure gifts and grants, exceptional writing skills, and strong relationship-building capabilities.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements: | Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in corporate and foundation relations, ideally within a higher education or nonprofit setting. Proven track record of crafting, securing, and stewarding major six and seven-figure gifts.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: | Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Ability to build collaborative relationships across academic and administrative units. Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT or a similar fundraising CRM/database. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications: | Master’s degree. Experience in higher education fundraising and knowledge of best practices in CFR. Experience working with faculty on proposals. Demonstrated success representing institutions at donor-facing events or conferences.
Special Instructions To Applicants: |
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/27553
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have any experience in developing programmatic and financial partnerships with business and foundation communities in a corporate or university setting?
- Yes
- No
- * Please describe your experience in the areas of major giving, annual giving, communications, fundraising and donor relations. Include the number of years.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
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