Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations will manage a disciplinary-focused fundraising portfolio in the life sciences of private foundations and corporations, overseeing identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities. Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, this individual will be responsible for developing, writing, and editing proposals, and grant and stewardship reports. Along with other development materials to solicit gifts and grants from corporations and foundations to support Brown’s priorities.

This role will cultivate strong connections with University faculty, researchers, and other academic leadership to identify, coordinate, and develop strategic research funding opportunities. The position requires a highly collaborative individual who is capable of building positive relationships and is eager to contribute through excellent interpersonal communication, written communication, and project management. 

Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required; Graduate degree preferred. 

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field such as fundraising, higher education, sales, or the non-profit sector.

Required Qualifications

Proven ability to solicit and close gifts on the $500+ level, or equivalent experience in related fields (such as sales). 

Exceptional skills in narrative and persuasive writing, copy editing, and proofreading

Ability to think strategically to effectively align the CFR Office with both University priorities and philanthropic trends and opportunities

Grant writing experience in academic, nonprofit, or related field

Direct experience working with faculty and academic departments

Discretion required

Excellent conceptual skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail

Strong ability to make compelling intellectual arguments to multiple constituencies

Strong planning and project management skills; ability to balance competing priorities and work well under deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of Corporate & Foundation relations, especially in the life sciences

Maintain professional etiquette in communication with Faculty and staff. 

Experience in an academic setting 

Experience developing proposals for foundations and corporations

Development fundraising experience

Job Competencies

Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy.

Strong research, interview, and interpersonal skills

Strong data collection, analysis, and presentation skills

Excellent computer skills required (word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet and database)

Ability to work independently or as part of multiple teams

Ability to apply good judgment and proven responsible decision-making skills; tact and discretion are required to deal with highly confidential alumni, parent, student, family, donor, and prospect information.

Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of internal and external constituents and stakeholders of the University.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-10-17

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations

Department:

Advancement

Grade:

Grade 11

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.