ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CORPORATE & FOUNDATION RELATIONS, S-3586

Central Michigan University
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CORPORATE & FOUNDATION RELATIONS

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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Position Information

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Posting Number S-3586
Position Number 72525
Type of Recruitment External
Position Title ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CORPORATE & FOUNDATION RELATIONS
Position Summary The Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Central Michigan University will work closely with the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations to foster, cultivate, and steward strategic philanthropic partnerships with corporations and private foundations. This role encompasses identifying new funding opportunities, developing new partnerships, and enhancing existing relationships to support the university’s academic and research priorities. The Assistant Director will manage the preparation and submission of grant applications and contribute to the formulation and execution of corporate and foundation fundraising strategies.
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and professional experience that equates to four years.
Two years of professional experience in development, grant writing, or related fields within the fundraising, non-profit, or higher education sectors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software.
Superior written communication skills.
Ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
Strong organizational acumen, with the capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects with precision.
Proven ability to be detail oriented.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to be proactive towards achieving institutional goals.
Ability to cultivate relationships with a wide array of stakeholders.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with Raiser’s Edge, Instrumentl, or similar grant management databases.
Proven track record collaborating with internal teams to develop persuasive proposals.
Experience working in higher education or non-profit development, particularly in academic environments.
Demonstrated success in developing and managing corporate or foundation partnerships.
Duties & Responsibilities Assists in the management and coordination of multi-college proposals and corporate-foundation partnerships.
Prepares comprehensive briefing materials for meetings with corporate and foundation representatives, ensuring the latest and most relevant information about CMU’s work is conveyed.
Represents the university at external events and functions to strengthen corporate and foundation relations.

Grant Management and Support:
Collaborates with the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations to oversee the preparation and submission of corporate and foundation grant applications, ensuring a thorough stewardship process.
Supports the creation, editing, and timely submission of high-quality grant proposals.
Maintains an organized system of grant deadlines and reporting requirements, ensuring all necessary documentation is ready for submission and follow-up.
Partners with the Advancement research team to identify potential funding opportunities through various research tools and platforms.

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship:
Assists the Director in fostering and nurturing relationships with corporate and foundation donors.
Develops and execute strategies to strengthen relationships with key donors through ongoing communication, meetings, and engagement opportunities.
Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including the Director of Stewardship & Donor Relations, to design and implement effective donor stewardship programs, including timely reports, acknowledgment letters, and other forms of donor communication.
Coordinates campus visits for corporate and foundation representatives, working alongside the Director to ensure a meaningful and informative experience.

Collaborative Support & Strategic Planning:
Provides guidance to faculty and staff in securing corporate and foundation funding and assists with the preparation of internal applications and proposal development.
Ensures alignment between faculty and staff activities and university priorities when identifying and pursuing grant opportunities, offering editorial support and strategic counsel as needed.
Coordinates the preparation of materials for internal meetings with faculty, staff, and other key stakeholders, ensuring all necessary post-meeting follow-up occurs timely.
Collaborates with the Director and other campus leaders to identify and capitalize on strategic opportunities for engagement with corporate and foundation partners.
Monitors the interests and funding trends of assigned corporate and foundation donors, aligning those interests with the university’s research, academic, and outreach programs.
Partners with the University’s Communications teams to craft and distribute materials that effectively communicate CMU’s initiatives and align them with the interests of potential donors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Exercised None.
Message to Applicants Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Employee Group Professional & Administrative -Salary
Staff Pay Level  
Pay Range $50,000 - $60,000 per year
Division University Advancement
Department Advancement - Vice President
Position Status Provisional
Position End Date 06/30/2033
Employment Status Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Type 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department  
About CMU Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
EEO Statement
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
 
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
 
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.
 
CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu
Posting Ends  
Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
    • Not Applicable
    • Dispatcher
    • Medical Faculty
    • Office Professional
    • P&A, SO or Faculty
    • Police
    • Public Broadcasting
    • Sergeant
    • Service Maintenance
    • Supervisory/Technical
  4. * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree or a combination of education and professional experience that equates to four years?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have at least two years of professional experience in development, grant writing, or related fields within the fundraising, non-profit, or higher education sectors?
    • Yes
    • No

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  2. Cover Letter
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