Director of Corporate Engagement

3 days ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States University of Minnesota Full time
Job Title: Director of Corporate Engagement

Join the University of Minnesota as a Director of Corporate Engagement and drive corporate and foundation engagement strategy for the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) and other key schools focused on science and agriculture.

About the Job

The Director of Corporate Engagement will manage a portfolio of corporate and private foundations to drive research, sponsorships, and philanthropy. The University of Minnesota, a top 3 institution in the Big 10 for philanthropic corporate production, is a national model in corporate engagement, and is uniquely comprehensive among R1 universities.

Responsibilities
  • Manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects (70%): Build and maintain relationships with approximately 60-75 corporate and foundation partners focused on the agriculture, food, and natural resources sectors.
  • Drive Corporate and Foundation Strategy for the College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences (15%): In partnership with the Dean and the CFANS leadership team, work to engage key corporate prospects in research and collegiate priorities.
  • Liaison and coordinate across development programs and services (5%): Collaborate with prospect development department to meet research needs in support of CFE prospects.
  • Collaborate and/or Lead campus partnerships (5%): Represent CFANS on the Corporate Engagement Center Leadership Council.
  • Partner with the VP for Corporate and Foundation Engagement on Research and Innovation Office (RIO) partnerships and strategic initiatives (5%): Lead strategy for corporate engagement in RIO workshops, events, or special initiatives.
Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree and six years' demonstrated ability to successfully solicit and close investments from corporations and foundations or private industry experience in marketing, sales, relationship management or related fields with an emphasis on cultivation and solicitation of organizations.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of business and financial terminology.
  • High degree of computer proficiency, including proficient use of software applications for word processing, financial spreadsheets, and electronic databases.

Preferred:

  • Five (5)+ years of successful experience in corporate and foundation engagement work in higher education and/or an agricultural or science related organization.
  • Experience working with faculty and academic leaders to engage corporations through research and/or philanthropy.
Benefits

The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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