Director of Corporate, Foundation, & Government Grants

Position Title:

 

Director of Corporate, Foundation, & Government Grants

 

Department/School:

 

Institutional Advancement

 

Job Summary:

 

The Director of Corporate, Foundation and Government Grants is a key member of the development team within the Office of College Advancement. Primary responsibilities include the development and implementation of strategies to secure leadership support from corporate, foundations, and government agencies (state and federal) for top institutional fundraising priorities.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

 

Essential Functions:

 

• Work in close collaboration with academic and administrative leaders to research, develop, submit and shepherd corporate, foundation and government funding proposals
• Proactively build and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners, foundation grant officers as well as legislators and their representatives
• Provide accurate, timely reporting and exceptional stewardship for corporate, foundation and government funders
• Closely track and monitor developments in federal and state funding streams to identify potential opportunities that align with institutional priorities
• Partner with major gift officers, gift planning officer, annual fund staff, and other college colleagues to appropriately leverage relationships with Marist alumni, parents, and friends to support funding proposals and grant applications
• Participate as an active member of the Advancement team, representing the office at special events and activities throughout the year

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

The ideal candidate will have seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in the development field, exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven track record of securing six and seven figure grants from foundations and government agencies.  Position requires outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities; creativity; an entrepreneurial spirit; and strong analytical and organizational skills.

 

Required Application Documents:

 

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

 

Benefits:

 

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

 

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

 

About the Department/School:

 

The Advancement Office promotes a culture of philanthropy that attracts vital resources in support of the goals and objectives of the College’s strategic plan and its core educational mission.

 

The Advancement team accomplishes this by nurturing life-long relationships with and among alumni, parents, trustees, friends, students, faculty, staff and other constituencies; and by communicating regularly with them through meaningful personal contacts, targeted print and web-based publications, and high-impact special events.

 

About Marist College:

 

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #2 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

 

Equal Employment Statement:

 

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

 

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

 

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.

 

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