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Senior Associate Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $75K - $85K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ October 29th, 2026

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Temple University is hiring a Senior Associate Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations. The role involves identifying, cultivating, and soliciting foundation and corporate prospects to secure financial support for the university's funding priorities, managing a portfolio of 50-60 prospects, and supporting the department's mission to increase engagement and funding from major national foundations and corporations.

Highlights
  • Develop and implement strategies for corporate and foundation outreach and solicitation
  • Manage a portfolio of 50-60 corporate and foundation prospects
  • Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising database software
  • Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related fundraising experience required
  • Preferred experience in health and sciences fundraising and knowledge of accounting and budget preparation
  • Demonstrated success in higher education or nonprofit fundraising with strong persuasive writing skills
  • Must maintain existing relationships with corporate and foundation funders
  • Position includes hybrid work schedule with requirement for travel and occasional evening/weekend work
  • Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000
  • Reports to the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations within Institutional Advancement

Senior Associate Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations Full Description

Job Description - Senior Associate Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations (26002570) Senior Associate Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations - (26002570)

Description
Temple University's Institutional Advancement Department is searching for a Senior Associate Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations!
Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

A hybrid work schedule
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
12 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR), the Sr. Associate Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR) will work in tandem with Director and CFR team to identify, cultivate and solicit foundation and corporate prospects to secure financial support for Temple University’s funding priorities.  The position will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for corporate and foundation outreach and solicitation and manage a portfolio of 50-60 prospects.  As an integral part of the CFR team, the position will help support the department’s mission to increase engagement, proposal submission, and funding from top national foundations and corporations.At Temple University Institutional Advancement, we believe philanthropy is a powerful force for expanding opportunity, advancing discovery, and transforming lives. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, recognizing that a broad range of perspectives strengthens our ability to engage alumni, donors, and community partners in meaningful ways.As Temple embarks on a historic $1.5 billion comprehensive campaign in support of the university's Forward with Purpose strategic plan, we seek talented professionals who are passionate about higher education, relationship-building, and advancing a culture of philanthropy. We welcome candidates who will contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment where all employees are empowered to thrive and make a lasting impact on the future of Temple University.

Job Details
* This position requires the following background checks: Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable Information background check.

Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree.
* At least five (5) years of directly related experience. 
* An equivalent combination of education and experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience
* An understanding of accounting and budget preparation principles and practices.
* CFR fundraising experience in health and sciences.

Required Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrated fundraising success in the higher education field or related nonprofit organization.
* Knowledge of corporate and foundation fundraising techniques and strategies.
* Existing relationships with corporate and foundation funders and the business community.
* An understanding of major gifts and grants fundraising principles and practices.
* Expertise in persuasive writing, to develop concept papers, cases for support and successful, complex grant proposals that clearly articulate the need for funding and the significance of the program and align with funder priorities. 
* Demonstrated ability to research and analyze a variety of reference materials to compile, evaluate and disseminate data on corporate and foundation funding sources.
* Entrepreneurial initiative, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and strong organizational skills.
* Proven ability to manage multiple, complex tasks and highly collaborative relationships with initiative and independence.
* Ability to exercise sound judgment and work effectively under pressure.
* Proficiency with computer software for word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, and calendars, preferably Microsoft. Office Suite, as well as with the internet and fundraising database software.
* Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular