Assistant Director of Foundation Relations

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Job Title:

Assistant Director of Foundation Relations

Department:

Advancement | Development Foundation Relations

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Development will function as an integral member of the Foundation Relations team, working directly with faculty and internal partners (i.e. Office of Research, Office of Sponsored Programs, and unit-based grants teams/personnel) to ensure the development and submission of competitive proposals to private foundation prospects.  This position will work with a variety of colleges and constituent units to proactively assist in identifying new foundation prospects and move them through the fundraising continuum to solicitation and stewardship. The aim of the role is to actively manage a portfolio of foundation prospects and secure grants up to and over $99,000 and to build a pipeline of foundation grants for the future. Responsibilities will also include developing fundraising projections and managing personal plans to achieve identified annual goals.

 

Assistant Directors broaden the community of donor support for the university and its Wexner Medical Center by establishing relationships with foundations and internal partners, and identifying future funding opportunities for faculty and the university. Success in this position will be guided by annual metrics such as number of grant proposals, qualifications, commitments and dollars raised. 

 

The Assistant Director operates with a high degree of independence to make decisions, solve problems, negotiate and adapt to shifting priorities. They are expected to have exceptional interpersonal skills and strong writing, editing and project management abilities. Must be highly self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit; professionally versed in grantsmanship; detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines. Some travel is required and this position will work a hybrid-remote schedule.

 

All members of Advancement are part of creating a culture that inspires an exceptionally multifaceted and talented team and are expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s Shared Values. The Office of Advancement is committed to acting with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times and welcoming our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

 

About the Office of Foundation Relations

The Office of Foundation Relations is a resource unit in central Advancement that generates and stewards philanthropic support from private foundations for Ohio State. Our Team supports all academic units, regional campuses and the medical center. Foundation Relations officers focus on cultivating and managing relationships with private foundations and aligning innovative research, education, and strategic initiatives to foundations’ giving priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

85% - Fundraising Management

Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards portfolio of foundations in order to secure grants in keeping with assigned academic and non-academic unit priorities. Completes work with minimal supervision.