Director of Foundation Engagement
Core
Develops and implements plans to secure foundation grants of $100,000+ for Ohio State University's academic units and research initiatives.
Role type
Director of Foundation Engagement (Fundraising)
Builds
Philanthropic support from private foundations for university research, education, and strategic initiatives.
Domain
Higher Education / Non-profit Fundraising
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Grant seeking, prospect qualification, prospect cultivation, prospect solicitation, stewardship, fundraising projections, relationship building, technical/science writing, research
Preferred skills
Closing major foundation grants, working with high-level executives (deans/faculty), experience at complex research universities, knowledge of STEM and health science research
Technologies
University Advancement systems, Prospect Tracking, Contact Reports
Responsibilities
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of ~50 foundations; raise a minimum of 24 major gifts/grants annually; develop fundraising strategies and projections; manage stewardship plans and reports; collaborate with unit-based grant management offices.
Seniority
Director, strategic planning & execution