Job Title Director, Foundation RelationsAgency Tarleton State UniversityDepartment Division of Institutional AdvancementProposed Minimum Salary CommensurateJob Location Stephenville, TexasJob Type StaffJob DescriptionThe Director of Foundation Relations for University Advancement and the Tarleton State University Foundation will oversee a strategic resource development program centered on regional and national private foundations. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and working closely with the President of the Tarleton State University Foundation and the TSU Foundation staff, the Director of Foundation Relations will play a critical role in expanding the important impact of philanthropy on Tarleton State.The successful candidate will initiate and sustain outreach with key foundation funders. Emphasis will be placed on alignment with Tarleton State’s unique strengths and its position as a catalyst for economic development, quality of life, and positive community engagement across the North Texas / Dallas-Fort Worth regionEnabling internal alignment among university stakeholders will be paramount. The Director will be expected to work with colleges and units throughout the university to facilitate, coordinate, and account for private foundation grant requests to maximize the strategic impact of foundation funding on the university.Spearheading and facilitating requests through the Tarleton State University Foundation will be a core responsibility.The position is located on the main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesWith oversight from the AVP for Development, team with university development colleagues, Tarleton State University Foundation leadership, and TSU Foundation staff to build, sustain, and expand a best-practice program that advances essential university initiatives with private foundation support.Execute a comprehensive prospect research strategy that yields foundation funding opportunities.Leverage the Tarleton State University Foundation’s 501c3 status to expand private foundation fundraising opportunities, grow private foundation support, and deliver core operational revenue to the TSU Foundation.Codify / catalogue private foundation requests at Tarleton State to achieve heightened levels of organization, efficiency, and impact.Coordinate campus wide collaboration as necessary to leverage distinct campus strengths aligned with prospective funders.Execute local and regional outreach to build synergy with North Central Texas stakeholders.Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.The successful candidate will exhibit exceptional, writing, and communication skills, and will also have experience with prospect research.Minimum RequirementsEducation and ExperienceBachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.Five years successful experience in foundation relations, grant-writing or a related field.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThe Director must be able to work in an at times high-stress, demanding environment, thus requiring exceptional ability to stay focused on the task at handExcellent organizational skills.The ability to be customer service-oriented and bring together various institutional partners with varying interests is essential.A superior attention to detail.Preferred QualificationsThree (3) years of similar or transferable professional experience, including:Demonstrated written and oral communication skills;Exceptional professional interpersonal and team-building skills including collaboration with others to establish and maintain good working relationships;Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of fundraising.Master’s degree preferredKnowledge of prospect cultivation, solicitation, and recognition strategies.Proficient with Blackbaud - Raiser’s Edge or a similar CRM / fundraising database system.Registration, Certification, or LicensureNone.Supervision Received/GivenThis is not a supervisory position.SalaryCommensurate with experienceSalary RangeThe target base annual salary range is $53,745 - 75,872.20 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:– scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!– is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!Fully covered employee health insuranceReimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.Dental insuranceVision insuranceRetirement and Insurance programsTarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!Paid sick leaveHoliday payVacationLongevity payPaid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!OtherComplimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.Employee Wellness Release TimeStaff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreationand other Tarleton DiscountsQualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.Application Procedure:During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.Employment applications must include:Completed online applicationCover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualificationsCurriculum Vitae or ResumeAt least 3 current professional references and their full contact informationApplications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
