Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager

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About the Role The Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) reports to the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. This role is a key member of the Advancement team, responsible for cultivating and soliciting corporate, foundation and government funders. The position plays a critical role in raising over $110M in operating, programmatic, capital and endowment funds last year.
Key Responsibilities Identify, cultivate and solicit corporate, foundation, and government funders to achieve annual fundraising goals.
Prepare, write and submit grant proposals, reports, and other programmatic materials.
Maintain a detailed calendar of application and reporting deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
Collaborate cross‑divisionally with program staff to compile grant project information—including outcomes, deliverables, timelines and metrics for evaluation.
Independently manage a portfolio of CFR donors and identify new prospects to grow this portfolio.
Collaborate with the Finance department to develop proposal budgets, monitor grant spending and create financial reports.
Steward members of the Corporate Partners Program and seek opportunities to engage new and lapsed members.
Spearhead efforts to secure corporate sponsorships for exhibitions, events and programs.
Assist in developing strategies for fundraising initiatives and participate in divisional prospect meetings.
Prepare exhibition and special initiative prospectuses for presentation to funders.
Initiate and sustain relationships with institutional donors through meetings, on‑site tours and events.
Research and identify prospects with the assistance of a Prospect Research Analyst.
Maintain solid working knowledge of key corporate and foundation relationships.
Prepare and maintain internal records related to funded grants and monitor progress toward goals.
Other Duties Assist in managing CFR events, including coordinating with corporate volunteers and sponsors as well as administrative duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications B.A. Degree (Master’s preferred).
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), donor databases including Raiser’s Edge, and web‑based research.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
Outstanding writing skills, with the ability to organize and synthesize complex information succinctly.
Extreme facility with budget management, analysis and planning.
Exceptional command of English grammar, proofreading and editing.
Knowledge of corporate, foundation and government fundraising strategies and methods for obtaining information about relevant giving programs.
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to establish and monitor priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced setting.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team, with a track record of collaborating successfully with program staff.
3–5 years of fundraising experience (focus on grants management and proposal writing strongly preferred) with a record of success in generating significant commitments from funders.
Experience at a cultural or academic institution preferred.
Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: $80,000–$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees, including discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants, free admission to various museums and cultural institutions, and monthly free passes for family and friends to visit the grounds.

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