Req #: 243578 Department: UW ADVANCEMENT: COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.engr.washington.edu/ Job Location Detail: Hybrid schedule of three days in the office per week Posting Date: 02/19/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $7,500 - $8,334 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf) As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact—guides everything we do in University Advancement (https://www.washington.edu/advancement/) . Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support. The mission of the Development team is to facilitate private resources to enhance and protect the University’s reputation and support equitable community building and service. This starts with creating a culture of belonging ( https://www.washington.edu/advancement/ua-dei-visions-values-and-actions/) within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals. **The College of Engineering has an exciting opening for an Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations. This is a full-time, permanent position.** The Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) is responsible for developing and executing strategies to raise corporate support and private grants for the College of Engineering and the Electrical & Computing Engineering Department. Engineering Corporate and Foundation Relations engages in an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental process working across units, at times, to address the needs of industry partnerships. The Associate Director will be an integral part of an Advancement team that values respectful collaboration, shared leadership, professional growth and impactful contributions. This role will play a crucial role in developing strategic funding priorities and creating compelling tools, such as funding menus and proposals, while managing relationships with internal stakeholders. **What You Will Do:** **Frontline Fundraising (75%)** • Manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation gift and grant prospects using the University’s prospect management and tracking system. • Identify corporate and foundation gift and grant prospects and implement a cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plan for these donors. • Develop and present proposals to corporations and foundations for significant support ($25K+ focus) and, when applicable, provide guidance to campus colleagues who will make the solicitation. • Prepare written proposals and informational materials to secure support. • Work with academic leaders and faculty to prepare proposals to prepare proposals that outline the aligned interests of the University and corporation while also ensuring the corporation’s requirements are met. • Ensure awareness for corporate funding opportunities to College faculty. • Travel to corporate and foundation offices to represent the College for the purpose of identifying prospective partners, presenting proposals and/or stewarding existing relationships. • Develop itineraries, goals and briefing materials for corporate and foundation visits that involve the dean, faculty and other University partners. • In consultation with senior directors, establish annual goals, objectives and strategies. **Program Development and Management (20%)** • Assist the college’s advancement leadership team in developing an annual plan, including goals, objectives and strategies. • Coordinate and manage the participation of the dean, academic leaders, administrators, volunteers and advancement staff in corporate fundraising activities. • Understand and help address compliance issues related to corporate relations, including conflict of interest, classification of gifts and grants, and gift policy. Ensure the Corporate and Foundation Relations team adheres to all relevant regulations, policies and procedures. • Conduct training opportunities for staff and volunteers on corporate development. Other duties (5%) **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in development/advancement or related field, with an emphasis on cultivating and soliciting major gifts. **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **What You Bring:** • Ability to engage a wide a wide range of people, including donors, volunteers and faculty. • Ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative, set priorities and handle multiple projects efficiently and effectively. • Demonstrated creativity, organizational ability and strong attention to detail. • Executive decision-making ability along with a high level of discretion and tact when engaging with donors, alumni and corporate partners. • Knowledge of the integrated advancement model as well as alumni relations/development/advancement principles. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office for generating correspondence, special reports and spreadsheets; familiarity and comfort with industry-standard CRM and/or other broad-based engagement software and tools. • A valid Washington State driver’s license is required to operate the UW Alumni Association van. **What You Can Expect:** • You will work with an open-minded and inclusive team that values diversity. • A hybrid working schedule is available. • This position requires a flexible schedule as the workload and times may vary, including evenings or weekends. • Local travel when necessary. **Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. \#UWUAJOBS University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.