Corporate Relations Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Topeka, KS

Description

Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000 annually 

Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Manhattan, KS (onsite)

What we offer:

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, company paid life insurance, and a variety of voluntary benefits. A 403(b) retirement plan with 10% company contribution
• Paid leave including vacation, sick, personal and volunteer. Six weeks of paid parental leave. Paid holidays and company paid HSA contributions. A work environment that embraces flexibility inside of a framework
• Mission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the world
• Tuition and certification assistance and a $300 annual reimbursement wellness program
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What does success look like in this position? 

• Intrinsically motivated individual contributor who takes the lead on cultivating corporate partnerships
• Ability to meet pre-established goals in face-to-face visits, dollars raised, and proposals
• A collaborative teammate who takes initiative to secure/conduct face-to-face visits, and follow up from those visits
• Comfortable presenting materials and not afraid to make the ask!

A day in the life of the Director of Corporate Development could be:

Corporate Engagement (B2B interactions)

Initiate, promote, execute, and evaluate initiatives that recruit corporations to support the University through contributions. Develop and implement annual and long-range goals, objectives, and strategies to maximize the support of various corporations. Develop and implement an ongoing program of communication with corporate contacts that recognizes past and current commitments and fosters support for future efforts; and work closely with University administration, faculty, and staff to help coordinate fundraising approaches to corporations.

Collaboration

Build a strategy in collaboration with colleagues and work closely with University partners to help coordinate fundraising approaches to corporations.

Corporate Solicitations

Develops and implements solicitation strategies to build and develop mutually beneficial partnerships with corporate entities. Manage a portfolio of prospective and ongoing relationships with University corporate partners, helping to identify synergies and new funding sources and develop and implement strategies related to K-State research, academic programs, and strategic plans/needs of the University.  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years professional transferrable experience in positions that were metrics-focused, required measurable output and relationship building or in a fundraising environment
• Experience building cross-functional, interdisciplinary and/or intra-institutional partnerships
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse contact base through verbal and written means, with an emphasis on engaged listening, and success working in a team setting 
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license with an acceptable driving record

What we want:

• 3 years experience focused explicitly on corporate relations or business development in a nonprofit, higher education, or similar fundraising organization with progressive responsibility for production
• Ability to prioritize and organize sophisticated projects, deliver results, and meet project timelines
• Results-oriented, quality-driven and team oriented
• Solid understanding of development techniques and systems based on past performance
• Ability to translate relationship building beyond individuals to building relationships with corporations and private Foundations

Travel:

• Significant travel required

Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

Our organization performs at its absolute best when fostering a diverse and inclusive team. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion and belonging, as well as our Inclusion Council on our website!