The Assistant Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations will manage a disciplinary-focused fundraising portfolio in the life sciences of private foundations and corporations, overseeing identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities. Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, this individual will be responsible for developing, writing, and editing proposals, and grant and stewardship reports. Along with other development materials to solicit gifts and grants from corporations and foundations to support Brown's priorities.

This role will cultivate strong connections with University faculty, researchers, and other academic leadership to identify, coordinate, and develop strategic research funding opportunities. The position requires a highly collaborative individual who is capable of building positive relationships and is eager to contribute through excellent interpersonal communication, written communication, and project management.

Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required; Graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field such as fundraising, higher education, sales, or the non-profit sector.
  

Required Qualifications

• Proven ability to solicit and close gifts on the $500+ level, or equivalent experience in related fields (such as sales).
• Exceptional skills in narrative and persuasive writing, copy editing, and proofreading
• Ability to think strategically to effectively align the CFR Office with both University priorities and philanthropic trends and opportunities
• Grant writing experience in academic, nonprofit, or related field
• Direct experience working with faculty and academic departments
• Discretion required
• Excellent conceptual skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail
• Strong ability to make compelling intellectual arguments to multiple constituencies
• Strong planning and project management skills; ability to balance competing priorities and work well under deadlines
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Corporate & Foundation relations, especially in the life sciences
• Maintain professional etiquette in communication with Faculty and staff.
• Experience in an academic setting
• Experience developing proposals for foundations and corporations
• Development fundraising experience
  

Job Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy.
• Strong research, interview, and interpersonal skills
• Strong data collection, analysis, and presentation skills
• Excellent computer skills required (word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet and database)
• Ability to work independently or as part of multiple teams
• Ability to apply good judgment and proven responsible decision-making skills; tact and discretion are required to deal with highly confidential alumni, parent, student, family, donor, and prospect information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of internal and external constituents and stakeholders of the University.