CareerPlan

Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships

Minneapolis, MN, usFull-time$80k2026-10-06 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead the University in securing external funds from corporations and foundations to support institutional mission, academic programs, research, and capital projects.

Role type

Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships (Institutional Fundraising)

Builds

Annual fundraising goals and integrated institutional giving programs

Domain

Higher Education / Non-profit Development

Required skills

donor identification, relationship management, proposal writing, grant solicitation, annual plan development, stakeholder liaison, reporting, data tracking

Preferred skills

higher education fundraising experience, Raisers Edge database proficiency, direct mail and event management knowledge

Technologies

Raisers Edge, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

Responsibilities

Identify and cultivate funds from local and national corporations and foundations; develop and execute annual solicitation plans; act as University liaison with institutional donors; represent the University at meetings with external partners; conduct research and coordinate solicitation of prospects; write and edit reports for external funders; track donor information and generate giving status reports.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC