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LAYIQ - Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations at Texas A&M University System

Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects and donors, serving as the primary relationship manager for assigned accounts.
Develop and implement strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, proposal submission, and stewardship of corporate and foundation partners.
Collaborate with colleges, schools, departments, research centers, and administrative units to identify fundable priorities and prepare compelling cases for support.
Write, coordinate, and support the development of proposals, concept papers, grant requests, sponsorship packages, briefing materials, and stewardship reports.
Maintain a strategic moves management plan for assigned prospects and donors, ensuring timely follow-up, documentation, and progression through the donor engagement cycle.
Actively seek new corporate and foundation funding opportunities that align with university priorities, including scholarships, academic programs, research, student success initiatives, workforce development, and special projects.
Provide support to senior leadership for corporate and foundation cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
Partner with advancement colleagues to coordinate donor engagement strategies, campus visits, recognition opportunities, events, and communications.
Track donor interactions, proposal activity, commitments, and stewardship actions using advancement database systems and reporting tools.
Represent the Division of University Advancement in meetings with external partners, internal stakeholders, and university leadership.
Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, corporate relations, foundation relations, grant development, sponsored projects, advancement, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience managing donor, funder, or external partner relationships.
Experience developing proposals, funding requests, stewardship materials, or strategic partnership documents.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong knowledge of corporate and foundation fundraising practices, institutional giving trends, and relationship-based advancement strategies.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with various audiences.
Ability to translate institutional priorities into compelling funding opportunities for external partners.
Strong project management, organizational, and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with senior leaders, faculty, staff, donors, volunteers, and external partners.
Proficiency with Office 365 applications and donor, customer relationship management, or advancement database systems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive donor and institutional information.

Master’s degree in business, communications, public administration, nonprofit management, higher education, or a related field.
Experience working in higher education, especially within a university advancement, development, sponsored programs, or external relations environment.
Experience working with senior leaders, including a president, chancellor, chief executive officer, board member, or similar executive-level office.
Successful track record of securing corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, institutional gifts, or strategic philanthropic partnerships.
Experience supporting fundraising priorities related to student success, academic programs, research, workforce development, or community engagement.
Job Posting Close Date: 10/17/2026
Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements: 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.
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