Director of Development – Corporate Relations

Job Overview

This role involves serving as a strategic leader in advancing corporate engagement and philanthropic goals, with a focus on supporting engineering initiatives. The position is remote within Texas and requires designing and executing fundraising and partnership strategies, cultivating relationships with corporate partners to secure major gifts, sponsorships, and investments, while collaborating with university and foundation teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic corporate engagement and fundraising plans aligned with priorities and the College of Engineering’s mission.
• Solicit gifts, sponsorships, and investments at major and principal levels to advance corporate relations objectives.
• Collaborate with College of Engineering leadership and corporate stakeholders to identify partnership opportunities and communicate them effectively.
• Lead stewardship efforts to ensure corporate partners feel valued and informed about the impact of their engagement and giving.
• Mentor and guide development staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in corporate engagement.
• Represent the Foundation and the Office of Corporate Relations at events, meetings, and partner engagements to strengthen relationships and visibility.
• Build and manage a portfolio of corporate partners and prospects, cultivating relationships that lead to impactful philanthropic and strategic support for engineering programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years of fundraising experience, including major gift solicitation.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic fundraising plans.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of the Texas A&M Foundation.