Managing Senior Director, Foundation Relations

　　Requisition Number: 54299

　　Location: Boulder Colorado

　　Employment Type: University Staff

　　Schedule: Full Time

　　Posting Close Date: 11-Feb-2024

　　Date Posted:

　　Job Summary

　　The University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for a Managing Senior Director, Foundation Relations. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, this position will join the Industry and Foundation Relations (IFR) leadership team that serves as the front door for foundation relations on campus.

　　The Managing Senior Director manages the foundation relations team that will consist of 3-4 staff and a portfolio of partners, including prospects that are capable of providing investments at major and principal gift levels that help further the mission and goals of the university. The foundation relations team is organized around campus research theme areas. Some of these themes include Technology, Business & Health, Energy, Environment, & Sustainability, and Aerospace & Defense.

　　The Managing Senior Director will provide leadership within the university community and act as a strategic partner who is responsible for developing, managing, and sustaining the university's comprehensive relationship with key external foundation partners. This position will focus on an integrated, partner-centric model to drive impactful revenue to the university with strategic foundation partners. The Managing Senior Director will work closely with the Assistant Vice Chancellor to build a forward-looking strategy to successfully communicate with existing and new foundation partners.

　　The Managing Senior Director will facilitate collaboration with both the Office of Advancement and the Research & Innovation Office and will work strategically across campus on foundation relations activities. Core internal partners include: The University of Colorado Foundation, the Office of Contracts & Grants, Venture Partners, the Office of Government & Community Engagement, Research Development, etc.

　　The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

　　Who We Are

　　CU Boulder Advancement is committed to a culture of joy, motivated by collaboration, passionate about excellence and driven by impact. These four values define our culture and drive our engagement and fundraising success.

　　At CU Boulder Advancement, we allocate time and resources to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Our efforts contribute directly to our divisions core values and to advancing CU Boulders mission through impactful fundraising and engagement results. As a team and as individuals, we commit to learning about and challenging systems, policies, and practices that enable oppressive ideologies to recur in our community. (Oppressive ideologies include racism, sexism, ableism, heterosexism, and other "isms" that cause harm. This list is not exhaustive and may evolve in our pursuit of collective liberation.) Embracing our responsibility to lead and model helps promote the culture we desire while supporting our internal and external constituents. Accountability for our commitment to DEI is established through specific individual and team goals that evaluate our progress and growth.

　　What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

　　Leadership and Supervision

　　Leads the foundation relations team in identifying and prioritizing the top strategic foundation partners that align with campus and pan-university strengths and research themes.

　　Ensures the development and implementation of foundation teams fundraising/engagement strategies including identification and evaluation of new funding partners.

　　Ensures the foundation teams timely, accurate completion of contact reports, proposals, gift and grant agreements, program and stewardship reporting.

　　Establishes team standard processes in cultivating major foundation partner prospects.

　　Manages three (+) direct reports including hiring, training, motivating, and coaching as they provide efficient service to internal and external customers, assessing employee performance, and providing thought leadership and training opportunities.

　　Participates as a member of the Advancement Management Team and attends numerous cross-campus monthly meetings.

　　Partnership Development

　　Manages a portfolio of approximately 25-30 foundation partners. Acts as the lead with foundation partners - identifies, engages and solicits these partners for investment.

　　Annual performance goals will be established in consultation with, and approved by, the Assistant Vice Chancellor.

　　Strategic Planning and Collaboration

　　Works closely with the Assistant Vice Chancellor and campus leadership to negotiate and prioritize competing priorities and initiatives across campus in the solicitation of foundation partners.

　　Develops strong relationships and knowledge of the research areas at CU and the foundations funding those sectors.

　　Coordinates sponsored research activities in close collaboration with the Office of Contracts and Grants.

　　Represents the Foundation Relations team at key university events.

　　Represents CU Boulder at targeted foundation/community events.

　　What You Should Know

　　We anticipate this position will support a hybrid format (remote and in-person work). This position will require some evening and weekend work for events and will be required to travel locally, regionally and nationally.

　　What We Can Offer

　　The salary range for this position is $140,000-$155,000 annually. Relocation assistance and/or a signing bonus may be available within department guidelines.

　　Benefits

　　The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

　　Be Statements

　　Be impactful. Be strategic. Be Boulder.

　　What We Require

　　Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

　　Experience: 5+ years of job-related experience.

　　Dynamic experience in business development and/or fundraising roles with quantifiable outcomes partnering with foundations.

　　Software Used: Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

　　What You Will Need

　　Ability to lead, inspire and empower a fundraising team towards achieving individualized goals and metrics.

　　Ability to strategize plans for employee retention and satisfaction.

　　Ability to practice situational leadership and discover what motivates individual team members to achieve goals.

　　Ability to understand and properly fit the right investment vehicle (gift, grant, etc.) based on the prospective foundation partners needs or desired outcomes and navigate the Universitys contracts and grants rules.

　　Expert knowledge of foundation-oriented fundraising techniques.

　　Solid knowledge of the funding landscape and giving climate for foundation partners.

　　Expert knowledge in grant writing.

　　Solid knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards governing foundation grant-making.

　　Understanding of foundation-university contract, grant, and gift fundamentals.

　　Expert ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

　　Strong interpersonal skills.

　　Strong ability to analyze information/situations and solve problems.

　　Solid ability to handle sensitive information discretely and maintain confidentiality.

　　Solid ability to organize and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously (project management experience a plus - specifically in technical arenas such as engineering or science); the ability to work independently and collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities.

　　Solid knowledge of current issues facing public universities and interests/projects of assigned school, students, faculty, and alumni.

　　Demonstrates a strong dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion.

　　Special Instructions

　　To apply, please submit the following materials:

　　A current resume.

　　A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

　　We may request references at a later time.

　　Please apply by February 11, 2024 for consideration.

　　Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (https://jobs.colorado.edu/) .

　　To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Managing-Senior-Director-Foundation-Relations/54299 (https://apptrkr.com/4952885)

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　　The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.