The Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of approximately 80-100 corporate and foundation prospects and donors who are making or are capable of making grants in support of BrightFocus Foundation and its programs. The Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations ensures that grant proposals and follow-up reports are submitted, after review by Senior Vice President, Development and when appropriate, the Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, in a timely and comprehensive manner consistent with the requirements of the organization. In addition, he/she is responsible for identifying opportunities for grant submissions to new foundations and corporations.
The Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations works closely in support of the Senior Vice President, Strategic Relations and the Director of Strategic Partnerships to provide them the material and proposals they need in the course of managing their portfolios.
The Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for representing and managing BrightFocus’ involvement with the Combined Federal Campaign/State & Local Giving Campaigns, and Private Sector Employee Giving. This position oversees and implements the Employer Matching Gift program with Double the Donation. Additionally, the Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations supports individuals in creating third-party personal fundraisers for BrightFocus or one of its programs.
DUTIES, RESPONSIBLITIES, AND FUNCTIONS:
Prepare proposals as needed for the Senior Vice President, Development and the Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, and their respective gift officers.
Submit approximately 80-100 proposals and letters of inquiry annually to foundations and corporations and as many annual reports and other cultivation/stewardship material to these same foundations and corporations as required by funder.
Work with Scientific Affairs and Public Affairs to craft proposals and budgets to support ongoing research and public awareness activities.
In consultation with the Senior Vice President, Development, the Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, and the Development Research Associate, identifies new corporate and foundation suspects – and develops effective cultivation and solicitation strategies in concert with the appropriate SVP’s.
In cooperation with the Development Team, plan and implement communication schedules with corporate and foundation funders.
Ensure all information is up-to-date in BrightFocus’ data management system, (DMI).
Lead all aspects of creating and submitting 6- to 8- figure corporate and foundation grant proposals, including writing, preparing support documentation, timely reporting progress, managing deliverables and maintaining professional relationships with corporate and foundation program officers before, during and after grant cycles.
Manage Alzheimer’s Disease Research’s application and participation in the Combined Federal Campaign/State & Local Giving Campaigns and Private Sector Employee Giving campaigns – attending at least five (5) CFC events during the fall campaign.
Maintain relationships with America’s Charities representatives and submit complete applications for federal, state, local, and private giving campaigns to America’s Charities by their strict deadlines.
Supervise a new CFC advertising campaign each year and collaborate with Public Affairs for charity fair giveaways, new social media content, digital and print imaging, and blog post.
Manage the Employer Matching Gift Program, including implementation, integration, communication schedule, etc.
Support individuals in planning and implementing third-party personal fundraisers on behalf of BrightFocus or one of its programs, including the creation of marketing materials, shipping public awareness publications, producing acknowledgements, and cultivation and stewardship of individuals pre- and post-event.
Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
REQUISITE SKILLS/CHARACTERISTICS:
The Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal – which exhibits a high level of organization, clear articulation, compelling persuasion, and overall strategy for internal and external audiences.
He/she will be proactive and demonstrate the ability to manage a project from start to completion.
Understands and values established protocols associated with prospect engagement.
Has the ability to work well with others, demonstrating respect and appreciation, and securing their involvement in achieving the projects goal’s in a timely manner.
He/she does not take solicitation rejection personally.
Has the ability to quickly zero-in on relevant details and is capable of explaining complicated issues in a comprehensible fashion.
Maintains a balanced, positive outlook, demonstrates decorum when dealing with stakeholders, receives constructive feedback without getting defensive, and exhibits an appropriate sense of humor.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility may be substituted for the academic degree requirement.
A minimum of 7-10 years of a proven track record of success working in corporate and foundation fundraising, securing 6-8 figure grants.
Excellent organizational, planning, tracking and follow-through skills, including time management to meet deadlines and attention to detail
Ability to travel locally and nationally as required.
ABOUT BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION:
BrightFocus Foundation (BrightFocus) is at the forefront of brain and eye health by promoting awareness and driving innovative research worldwide to help eradicate diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. To learn more about BrightFocus, visit www.brightfocus.org.
BrightFocus is committed to the full utilization of all human resources and to a policy of equal opportunity. In accordance with applicable laws, it is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to any legally-protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
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Telecommuting is allowed.
About BrightFocus Foundation
BrightFocus Foundation (BrightFocus) is at the forefront of brain and eye health by promoting awareness and driving innovative research worldwide to help eradicate diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. To learn more about BrightFocus, visit www.brightfocus.org.
BrightFocus is committed to the full utilization of all human resources and to a policy of equal opportunity. In accordance with applicable laws, it is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to any legally-protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
