Senior Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations

Title: Senior Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations

Employee Classification: Sr Dir Development Fundraising

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Advancement

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Advancement

Department: UNT-Advancement - Gen-170000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $99,000 - $102,000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Division of University Advancement strives to transform lives and unlock potential through the power of philanthropy and engagement by awakening and stewarding pride and loyalty for the University of North Texas.

Working in the Division of University Advancement aids as the connector between the donor and project and accomplishes the goals of the university by establishing and continuing mutually beneficial relationships that result in donations that support and empower the future leaders of our generations.

The Division of University Advancement can be extremely rewarding for those who are motivated by making a lasting impact on the campus, students, and programs on campus.

Position Overview

The Sr. Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations, works collaboratively across all University departments to promote top priorities and serve the mission of UNT.

The Senior Director leverages extensive experience in institutional fundraising to strategically cultivate and steward relationships with key grantmaking foundations. This leadership role is focused on expanding the university's financial resources by identifying and securing major funding opportunities, fostering long-term partnerships, and aligning foundation support with the university's mission and priorities.

The Senior Director will collaborate with faculty, staff, and institutional leadership to develop and implement a dynamic, multi-faceted fundraising strategy focused on engaging and securing support from grantmaking foundations. This role will drive efforts to identify suitable projects and initiatives for foundation funding and encourage the submission of compelling proposals. The Senior Director will also work closely with the Advancement Services, Donor Relations, and Communications teams to ensure effective stewardship, recognition, and strategic messaging that aligns with the university’s mission and goals.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and seven years' of professional experience in fundraising, donor relations, public relations, or sales; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop and execute strategies.
• Ability t