Associate Director, Foundation Relations at Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

128299.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Foundation Relations, Proposal Development, Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Cultivation, Solicitation Submission, Stewardship, Outreach Activities, Limited Submission Competitions, Corporate Philanthropy, Portfolio Management, Cross-Divisional Support, Negotiation, Reporting

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

The Office of Foundation Relations works collaboratively with colleagues across Johns Hopkins University and Medicine to establish long-term partnerships, strengthen existing relationships, and initiate new contacts with major private foundations. The Associate Director, Foundation Relations will support and execute a highly strategic approach to securing major foundation support, especially for faculty engaged in current and emerging research with a nationally and internationally competitive edge, and for institutional priority programs related to the University and its community. Reporting to the Director Foundation Relations for the Johns Hopkins Institutions, the Associate Director, Foundation Relations will focus on foundation funding opportunities through the management of a portfolio that includes the School of Nursing, the Berman Institute of Bioethics, and Baltimore-based foundations. In addition, they will elevate OFR’s capacity for cross-divisional proposal development ($50,000-$150,000) as assigned by team leadership; assist with selected limited submission competitions and corporate philanthropic opportunities, and manage and expand OFR’s stewardship and outreach activities. Key responsibilities: Work in partnership with the Director of Foundation Relations, institutional and Divisional leadership, Development colleagues, and faculty members to maximize independent foundation support for the University Lead the development and implementation of a high-level strategic and creative approach that responds to relevant Divisional priorities and also identifies and pursues independent foundation resources that can advance other areas of competitive strength Work closely with academic leaders, faculty, and Development colleagues to identify prospects, cultivate their interest, build productive relationships, negotiate proposal content, and submit high-quality solicitations – including planning and staffing visits and site visits With the help of other OFR Foundation Relations staff, provide advice and general guidance to University Development colleagues seeking assistance for foundation support of funding needs that fall below these thresholds Work closely and effectively with faculty to develop and prepare concepts, letters of inquiry, proposals, and, when appropriate, grant reports Work with OFR leadership to ensure that Foundation Relations provides the highest-quality support for selected limited-submission competitions Manage a portfolio of key foundation prospects and assume primary responsibility in the Foundation Relations office for maintaining/strengthening relationships with local foundations on behalf of the Johns Hopkins Institutions Manage strategic stewardship of major funders, including presidential annual reports, visits, and site visits, as appropriate Ensure comprehensive coverage and dissemination of foundation news relevant to the University and its community interests In consultation with the Director, help develop and deliver presentations for faculty and Development colleagues to increase knowledge about independent foundation funding, build capabilities for foundation grant-seeking among faculty, and foster new sources of support. Other duties as assigned. In addition to the duties described above, the Associate Director, Foundation Relations will: Focus on foundation funding opportunities through the management of a portfolio that includes the School of Nursing, the Berman Institute of Bioethics, and Baltimore-based foundations. Elevate the Office of Foundation Relations’ (OFR) capacity to support proposal development opportunities across all divisions ($50,000-$150,000) as assigned by team leadership. Assist with selected limited submission competitions and corporate philanthropic opportunities Manage and expand OFR’s stewardship and outreach activities, including annual stewardship reporting. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Five years of related experience, with two years foundation fundraising or grant writing experience. Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Grant writing, academic , and foundation experience in higher education Classified Title: Foundation Relations Officer Job Posting Title (Working Title): Associate Director, Foundation Relations Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE Starting Salary Range: Minimum: $73,299 - Maximum: $128,299 (targeted salary: $95,000; commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Mount Washington Campus Department name: 10001633-Foundation Relations Personnel area: University Administration #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Associate Director will support and execute a strategic approach to securing major foundation support, focusing on a portfolio including the School of Nursing, the Berman Institute of Bioethics, and Baltimore-based foundations. Key duties involve leading strategic development, managing prospect relationships, and elevating proposal development capacity for smaller grants across divisions.