Description
San Francisco State University seeks applications and nominations for the position of Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations.
Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
The Senior Director is a key member of the University’s development team and will manage the planning, organizing, and implementation of a robust corporate and foundation fundraising program with the goal of increasing financial support that is focused on the University’s strategic and campaign priorities. He/She works with senior academic leadership and faculty to develop and implement engagement strategies and relationships that increase opportunities for corporate and foundation philanthropy, collaborative research, sponsorships, professional and executive training, student internships and recruitment, and continuing education.
The Senior Director will have a deep understanding of both the nuances of effective foundation grant seeking and of the business and marketing needs of corporations, as well as the ability to develop complex relationships and strategies to address them. The Senior Director will facilitate communication among campus stakeholders and empower units to build deeper and broader partnerships with current and potential corporate and foundation funders.
The Senior Director will be a self-motivated individual with proven networking and leadership skills. The Senior Director will manage the Corporate & Foundation Relations program to ensure that the mission and goals of the University are advanced through greater corporate and foundation engagement and philanthropic support. The Senior Director will partner with SF State’s various colleges and other fundraising units and collaborate with their assigned development officers to provide resources and proactively identify fruitful matches with corporate and foundation funding sources. The Senior Director also communicates and coordinates University Advancement’s corporate and foundation activities with peers in the University’s Office of Research & Sponsored Programs.
The Senior Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations reports to the Associate Vice President for University Development and supervises the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations.
San Francisco State University
A component of the California State University system, San Francisco State University is a major public urban university located in one of the world’s most scenic, vibrant, and inspiring cities. Building on its 127-year commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, SF State offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection. .
SF State is committed to a flexible working arrangement that allows for a hybrid structure of 3 days of in-person work on campus combined with 2 days of remote work.
For further information about this position and its requirements, please review the position profile here: https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/senior-director-of-corporate-and-foundation-relations-san-francisco-state-university
Nominations and Applications
SF State will review applications as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Candidates should submit a current resume, a letter of interest, and contact information for four references (to be contacted with the candidate’s permission at a later date).
Application materials should be in PDF format and submitted to SFSU: Senior Director - Corporate and Foundation Relations
Questions regarding the search should be directed to: [email protected]
Please direct your inquiries or nominations/referrals to:
Andrew Bowen, Executive Search Consultant
[email protected] / (802) 345-1279
Dalene White, Executive Search Associate
Kimberly Templeton, JD, Principal
[email protected] / (540) 761-9494
San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.
The California State University complies with the requirements of Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act and the regulations adopted thereunder. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination, including harassment, under any program of The California State University. Under Title VI, San Francisco State University is obligated to investigate all discrimination complaints, including harassment in an unbiased, thorough manner.
