TITLE OF POSITION:

Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations

DEPARTMENT:

Development and Alumni Relations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two to five years of grant-writing experience with a proven track record of success - preferably in a higher-education environment.
• Must posses excellent communications skills, both written and oral. Familiarity with the most recent office software and equipment.
• Exceptional ability to work with faculty and administration in the successful coordination of funding projects.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all activities related to obtaining major gifts or grants from philanthropic and corporate foundations, funding organizations and government agencies. 
• Develops and implements fundraising strategies with foundations, corporations and government agencies that support the funding needs of the University.
• Conducts research, prepares proposals and related materials, provides stewardship and maintains communications.
• Manages and supports the activities of the president, trustees and senior staff with grant proposals to foundations, corporations and government agencies.
• Oversees alumni relations, parent relations and foundation and corporate relations; and oversees staff in all four areas.
• Engages constituents outside of the University with its mission and fundraising goals.
• Coordinates proposals and related materials to external- funding sources, as well as the ongoing identification of potential new funding opportunities. Manages a comprehensive stewardship program for foundations, corporations and government agencies.
• Carries a portfolio of gift prospects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to James C. Garvey, VP of Development and Alumni Relations, Philadelphia University, School House Lane and Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 or to develalumni@philau.edu.

STARTING DATE:

Immediate

POSTING DATE:

May 2008