Executive Director of Foundation Relations

Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0009845

Salary Range: Based on qualifications/experience, internal equity, and departmental budget restrictions

Position Summary/Description:
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Foundation Relations, the Executive Director of Foundation Relations provides strategic leadership for the University’s foundation relations team and serves as the senior liaison between the institution and private, family, and community foundations.

This position develops and implements a comprehensive foundation relations strategy aligned with institutional priorities, establishes annual fundraising goals and performance metrics, identifies emerging funding opportunities and philanthropic trends, and builds a robust pipeline of foundation prospects.

The Executive Director will establish and lead a centralized Foundation Relations team, providing vision, leadership, an...