"Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations"

Full Job Description

Its great to work at a place where people are truly committed to serving our students! Were committed to bringing passion and energy to our College.

Under the direction of the Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations, the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for leading the Colleges strategy to increase funding from private foundations, government agencies, and corporate partners. The Director focuses on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding external relationships to support student success and advance the Colleges strategic priorities. This position supervises the Director of Grants, who oversees grant development, submission, and compliance. The Director also manages the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and works collaboratively with academic and administrative leaders to build a culture of grant readiness and philanthropic engagement across the institution.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Fundraising & Relationship Development

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with corporate and foundation partners to secure support for College programs, scholarships, workforce initiatives, and institutional priorities.
• Lead the development of tailored proposals and stewardship materials for high-impact institutional funding opportunities.
• Represent the College in meetings and presentations to external funders, aligning engagement strategies with organizational goals.

Grants Strategy & Supervision

• Supervise the Director of Grants, ensuring successful identification, application, execution, and compliance for public and private grant opportunities.
• Oversee the Colleges grant development pipeline, aligning submissions with the strategic direction and academic priorities of the institution.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of all required reports and documentation in collaboration with the Business Office and other administrative areas.

Stakeholder Engagement & Education

• Develop and deliver educational workshops and training sessions for faculty, department chairs, and college leadership on grant development, proposal writing, funder expectations, and internal procedures.
• Provide individual and group consultation to stakeholders to support the development of fundable ideas and successful proposals.
• Promote awareness of grant opportunities and cultivate a campus culture of proactive external funding pursuit.

Cross-College Collaboration

• Partner with academic deans, faculty, and administrative leaders to align funding opportunities with College priorities and student success outcomes.
• Facilitate collaboration between internal departments and external funders to support innovative programming and workforce partnerships.

EITC Program Management

• Lead the administration of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, including proposal development, donor cultivation, reporting, and compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with EITC-eligible corporate donors to maximize support for student scholarships and academic programming.

Data & Systems Management

• Maintain accurate records of funding prospects, submissions, and stewardship activities in DonorPerfect or a comparable CRM system.
• Track progress toward annual fundraising and grant acquisition goals and generate reports for leadership as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required, advanced degree in nonprofit management, public administration, education, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated success in securing corporate and foundation funding and managing complex funded relationships.
• Experience supervising teams, preferably in a higher education or nonprofit context.
• Strong understanding of public and private grant development and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with DonorPerfect or similar CRM/fundraising database.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience designing and facilitating educational programs or training sessions.

Salary Range $98,000 - $105,000 (commensurate with experience)

Application

Apply online at: https://bucks.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/BCCC

Applications must consist of a letter of application addressing this specific position and the candidates interest and qualifications for coming to Bucks County Community College, resume/CV, and a list of five professional references. References will not be contacted without prior permission. Finalists may be asked to provide additional materials.

Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Benefits

Bucks County Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 403B pension plan, life insurance, short & long-term disability, generous paid time off, tuition waivers, tuition assistance, wellness center, cafeteria, and free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus.

We are proud to be an organization that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.