Assistant Vice President, Corporate & Foundation Relations

The Company is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Corporate and Foundation Relations to develop and lead a strategy for securing significant philanthropic investments from corporations and private foundations. The role will build and manage a portfolio of prospective partners, identify and close complex funding opportunities, and connect institutional priorities with partners’ philanthropic and business interests. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leaders, faculty, and fundraising colleagues to develop opportunities and persuasive proposals. Responsibilities also include leading and mentoring fundraising professionals, setting goals and performance measures, and advancing data-informed fundraising practices. The role will oversee stewardship and impact reporting to strengthen partner engagement and support. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of related experience, including a minimum of five years in management. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree in accordance with applicable requirements. The position calls for expertise in corporate and foundation fundraising, managing high-capacity partner portfolios, and securing substantial philanthropic investments. Strong leadership, relationship-building, proposal development, and performance measurement skills are essential, along with the ability to use data and AI-enabled practices to improve fundraising effectiveness.