Volunteer: Foundation and Corporate Relations
Full Job Description
Public Relations and Communications
Note: Please DO NOT APPLY if you are only looking for paid employment. The following is an opportunity for flexible, part-time, volunteer work. This is a remote-from-home position with a potential for full time employment once funded. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a very limited budget, we are staffed principally by volunteers - skilled volunteers.
This is a volunteer opportunity and no compensation will be given for this role. Applicants are encouraged to apply who are passionate about service to the community and willing to give back in service with their time.
From the beginning, Harvey Nexus set out to be a different kind of organization. One that not only celebrates the best parts of life but also addresses the social determinants that prevent some of us, especially those in underrepresented communities from enjoying the richness and simplicity of life- we have set out to bring a feeling of community, connection, dignity and access to simply make a living.
We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
The Management Team and Board of Directors at Harvey Nexus Inc. is looking for an experienced Foundation and Corporate Relations Director with a passion for humanity, sustainability, service to the community, and those working to make the world a better place.
The primary purpose of the Director, Corporate/Foundation Relations is to promote and support the mission of the Development Division through seeking foundation and corporate foundation dollars. The Director will be a seasoned leader excited about building outreach and expanding the portfolio for foundation giving as part of the Harvey Nexus campaign.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Portfolio management/expansion
Engage in qualification, strategy and relationship building with national foundations and corporate foundation entities, with a view toward sustained transformational giving over time. The individual's portfolio will be a mix of larger-capacity grant-making foundations and corporate foundations whose mission and strategic giving aligns with Harvey Nexus Strategy and activities.
The size and mix of the portfolio will be based on the needs of the team and the division's strategic focus over the period of the campaign.
Steward relationships with current and proposed institutional partners, guided by regular portfolio review and team-driven strategy for continued giving.
Participate and strategically outline activities, proposal preparation, strategy development and solicitation executed within a 12 - 24 month timeframe.
Work collaboratively, proactively and in a professional service-oriented manner with all institutional internal and external stakeholders and representing the core values of the institution.
Shoulder the responsibility to ensure data integrity and communication related to assigned foundations and corporations: research collaboration kickoff process for new relationships, grant acceptance due diligence, briefing the team on key terms and obligations from the support, entering information in CRM, and ensuring everyone knows and understands their roles and responsibilities in the partnership or grant acceptance agreement.
- Strategy development
Work with the Board of Directors, President and Vice President to create investigation, approach and solicitation strategies for assigned targeted foundations. Engagement activities with foundations-whether in the investigation, solicitation or stewardship phases-could be through calls, virtual meetings or in-person visits to foster recruitment and or charity partnership.
Develop a broad and deep understanding of current fundraising priorities across the institution, as outlined by the President, and the Executive Leadership or as envisioned as part of Harvey Nexus Strategy.
Work with the leadership team and other stakeholders and faculty leaders across the organization on targeted top-tier foundations and corporate foundations: creating an annual plan for each assigned foundation based on strategy that includes key leadership champion/s and volunteer/board connections; thoughtful solicitation at the right time; and continuation of relationship for deeper relationship building over time.
- People and Program Management
Work closely with the Executive Team to drive the strategic growth of the FCR program, focusing on expansion of portfolio with new/unengaged top foundations.
The individual has to create and foster a collaborative work environment among different groups across the institution and within the Division.
Manage Assistant Director(s) - 1-2 volunteers to join the team and possibly more in the future, as hiring proceeds to support the expansion of the program, ensuring that individual's professional growth, effectively and mentoring to prioritize workload to meet constantly changing demands and policy adherence.
Manage and prepare reporting of direct reports' progress in achieving annual fundraising goals and objectives.
Responsible for actively developing the direct report's skills through educational and training resources and facilitating best practices across the fundraising team.
Create and maintain a portfolio of documents for internal use that clarifies the role and scope of the program and how it is of service to faculty members.
Serve as a representative for the FCR team, as needed, at institutional gatherings (presenting on the program's areas) or externally, with potentially funding bodies.
Manage as a point of contact for planning/execution/follow-up for special projects/programs.
Display excellent and proven communication skills - including written and verbal, familiarity with medical terminology and ease of interacting with faculty members.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Eight or more years of experience in direct institutional (philanthropic, institutional foundations, corporate foundations) or individual fundraising, to include two years of supervisory or managerial experience.
Preferred: Prior experience in corporate or foundation fundraising for social good, human services, workforce development, or other fields, such as community, academic and/or related organizations.
Management experience within the last 5 years
Applicants: Please provide a cover letter, resume and writing samples in your application.
Primary Location: US Only
Schedule: Volunteer with flexible schedule, estimated 5 hours a week.
Join us and be part of something bigger. Apply today!
Harvey Nexus and its brands are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving participants throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Harvey Nexus Inc. is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 346-414-0806 or via email at hr@harveynexus.org.
