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Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
- Tarrytown, New York, United States
- Staff Full-time
- $95,893.00 to $124,630.00
Job Summary:
Working with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for creating and executing Mercy University’s strategy to increase funding from private foundations and corporate partners.
The Executive Director identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards current and new donors.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
- Develop and execute on a comprehensive corporate and foundation giving plan with a focus on maintaining and increasing financial support from corporate and foundation partners
- Created curated proposals and stewardship materials for effective and efficient funding opportunities
- Represent Mercy in meetings with potential funders, aligning strategies with organizational priorities
- Provide accurate and timely submission of all reports and documentation in collaboration with campus partners
- Convene meetings of internal stakeholders to ensure successful proposals that provide sustainable support to Mercy
- Promote awareness of funding opportunities to campus colleagues
- Partner with faculty, academic and administrative leaders to align funding opportunities with University priorities
- Facilitate collaborations between campus partners and funders to support programming
- Maintain accurate records of prospects, proposals, submissions, and stewardship activities
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of seven years of experience managing complex corporate and foundation relationships and demonstrated success in securing corporate and foundation funding
- Experience in higher education is preferred
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management abilities
- Strong understanding of fundraising best practices
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
- Proficiency with constituent relationship management (CRM) systems such as Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar platforms
- Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and drive cross-functional initiatives
- Flexible and adaptable, with a demonstrated ability to lead through change and ambiguity
- Unwavering commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct
- Strong customer service orientation and a genuine interest in advancing the mission of Mercy University
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
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About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
Benefits Eligible:
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
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