Director of Corporate Philanthropy

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate Philanthropy, the Director is responsible for driving engagement, philanthropic giving, research partnerships, and strengthening other holistic opportunities with external corporations on behalf of Syracuse University. This position develops and implements a strategic plan for mapping university programs to the relevant needs of corporate partners in their assigned portfolio. Building upon a strong existing base of funders and the identification of prospects – the Director discovers, cultivates, solicits, and stewards current and new corporate donors to meet and exceed the department’s annual goals.

The position requires collaborative relationship-building with university and corporate stakeholders to strengthen existing relationships, as well as proactive growth, increasing the number of corporate donors and growing the annual revenue of Syracuse University. The Director is responsible for becoming a subject-matter expert on university programs, as well as an expert in their companies’ ongoing business needs and corporate social responsibility focuses to identify and propose engagement and funding opportunities that are mutually beneficial to the university and the company. 15% travel is required to cultivate, steward, solicit corporations and donors.”

The Division of Advancement & External Affairs expresses a shared mission that is collaborative, trusted, respectful, future-focused and is aligned with the overall University. All current and new employees embrace and demonstrate dedication to promoting shared values in an inclusive work culture to propel the future of advancement operations in their everyday work. Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of corporate partnerships, fundraising, corporate social impact, partnership marketing, business development or related fields.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts, sponsorships, and grants resulting in 6- figure funding, preferably in a university setting.
• Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Skills and Knowledge

Responsibilities

Physical Requirements Not Applicable Tools / Equipment Not Applicable