Identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding corporations, corporate foundations, and private foundations.

Incumbent is actively engaged in working to establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with the corporate and foundation sector, as well as other key communities, that will result in funding for the immediate and long-term goals

Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive proactive development plan focused on expanding and enhancing corporate and foundation relationships by directing and coordinating activities related to obtaining corporate and foundation monetary support.

• Corporate and Foundation Relations: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: 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. Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective corporate and foundation donors, and interact via telephone and in person with institutional representatives. Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals.
• Fundraising: Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive proactive development plan focused on expanding and enhancing corporate and foundation relationships by directing and coordinating activities related to obtaining corporate and foundation monetary support.