Managing Senior Director – Corporate and Foundation Relations

Emory University

. Lead, develop, and implement strategic planning and relationship management with local, national, and international corporate and foundation prospects .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and relationship management to enhance philanthropic support and corporate engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and execute fundraising processes in a complex environment.

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Fundraising ExperienceProject ManagementStaff ManagementCRM SystemsProposal Development

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Hard Skills

FundraisingProject ManagementBudget ManagementFinancial ReportingProposal WritingDatabase ManagementMass Email ApplicationsMicrosoft Office SuiteFundraising ProcessesMajor Gift Solicitation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsDatabase SoftwareMicrosoft Office SuiteMass Email ApplicationsProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Philanthropic SupportCorporate EngagementFoundation RelationsAlumni EngagementNon-Profit ExperienceUniversity SettingComprehensive CampaignsMajor GiftsEconomic DevelopmentEntrepreneurship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, and implement strategic planning and relationship management with local, national, and international corporate and foundation prospects
Partner with advancement officers, faculty, and Emory University and Emory Healthcare leadership to increase philanthropic support, corporate executive and employee engagement, economic development and entrepreneurship, research collaborations, and corporate student engagement
Expand the base of private philanthropic foundation prospects and donors on regional and national levels
Develop, shape, and negotiate institutional and programmatic project ideas for funding consideration
Oversee the full cycle of relationship building, cultivation, and solicitation of corporations and foundations
Communicate and negotiate donor-centric ideas beneficial to Emory
Oversee creation of proposals, letters, briefings, and other fundraising materials
Ensure adherence to complex application and solicitation requirements
Maintain an active portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects with major gift potential
Manage a team within the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations serving schools and units and managing key corporate and foundation funder relationships
Travel to meet with donors as needed
Meet department metrics for visit preparation, qualification, contact reports, visits, referrals, and accurate CRM coding
Perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Eight years of experience in fundraising or a corporate and/or foundation setting
Staff management experience
Experience managing projects, budgets, and financial reports
Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, mass email applications, database and project management software, and CRM systems
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and ability to work with ambiguity in a complex work environment
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills
Experience leading teams and working independently and collaboratively
Experience in a comprehensive campaign setting, including a strong track record of raising annual and major gifts from foundations
Prior experience in alumni engagement, non-profit, or a university setting
Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines
Experience reading, analyzing, designing, and executing fundraising processes and procedures
High level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality, with sound judgment and discretion
Ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule
Residency in the state of Georgia required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work from home regularly
Hybrid work arrangement
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Participation in university programs and use of facilities without discrimination