Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for building relationships and advancing partnerships with the corporate community on behalf of The UConn Foundation and the University of Connecticut. This role focuses on corporate philanthropy and sponsorship programs for several academic units—specifically the College of Engineering, School of Business, and College of Liberal Arts & Sciences—to align corporate interests with the University's strategic priorities.

Responsibilities:

Manage a prospect portfolio of 125-150 prospects rated at $100k+ and raise $1-5M per year.

Conduct solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship activities, including 15+ solicitations at the $100K+ level and 80-90 face-to-face meetings annually.

Develop and manage new corporate partnerships for philanthropy, research, and talent development.

Collaborate with University leadership, institute directors, faculty, and staff to align corporate support with strategic goals.

Document activities, write proposals, and input engagement plans into the relationship management database.

Provide visible leadership and represent the Foundation at internal and external events.

Travel extensively for the role.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree preferred.

5+ years of experience as a major gift fundraiser for corporate and foundation relations or equivalent transferable skills.

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with CRMs (Blackbaud) and information management tools.

Ability to work in a metrics-driven environment and handle multiple tasks.

Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and maintain automobile liability insurance of at least $500,000.

Location: Storrs, CT 06269

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience).