Director of Philanthropy Corporate and Foundation Relations

Kettering University • Full-time • Flint, MI, US • 3m ago

Position Class Type: Regular

Other Position Information

About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.

Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.

To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.

Position Status: Full-time

Preferred Qualifications

A knowledge of STEM education preferred.
Preference will be given to candidates with corporate and/or foundation experience, particularly with a college or university.
Management experience preferred.

Job Specific Required Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
* Knowledge of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques, particularly in the area of corporate and foundation fundraising techniques required.
* Demonstrated ability in grant and proposal writing at appropriate levels for varied proposal development.
* Demonstrated knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for obtaining information about the giving programs of corporations and foundations.
* Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals.
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal and networking skills with large groups as well as with individuals are essential.
* Ability to maintain a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances.
* Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective corporate and foundation donors, and interact via telephone and in person with institutional representatives.
* Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for diverse number of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision.
* Demonstrated record of success in generating significant commitments from corporations, foundations.

Understanding and commitment to Kettering University Values:
a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity, partnerships with students.
b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.
c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.
d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.
e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* A bachelor's degree and a minimum 3-5 years demonstrated successful corporate and/or foundation fundraising experience preferably in higher education (or a comparably complex organization).

Posting Number: SP00458

Open Until Filled: Yes

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