Director, Foundation Relations responsibilities: Build and manage a portfolio of top foundation relationships for the School of Medicine. Work closely with school leaders, faculty and Advancement colleagues to implement creative cultivation and solicitation strategies. Formulate and communicate the annual foundation plan/goals/metrics with a variety of internal stakeholders. Expand and sustain foundation relationships across the School of Medicine and pinpoint areas of synergy, including support for early career faculty, PhD students and postdocs. Alert faculty and school leaders to RFP and other opportunities to seek foundation support. Draft and manage grant applications, proposals, reports, project descriptions, etc. for the School of Medicine. Initiate, coordinate, and participate in meetings with senior leadership, faculty and foundation partners, both in-person and over zoom. Keep current with trends in the foundation community by using the web, e-distributions and other database listings noting grant opportunities.

Required Skills

Qualifications bachelor's degree, Masters preferred.

• 8- 10 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in fund-raising, ideally in foundation relations. Advanced organizational, analytical, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills but that's not all were looking for; we want someone who embodies our values:
• Teamwork, transparency, and mutual respect, because we value every member contribution and know that leadership can come from anywhere.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and a commitment to ensuring that each of us knows we belong here. Boston University (BU) typically receives about $70 million annually from private philanthropic organizations (i.e., foundations, organizations, associations, and societies). These funds support the University's scholarly and scientific research, educational initiatives, and community outreach. The Foundation Relations (FR) team plays a central role in soliciting these donations.
• Integrity in how we work and how we treat one another.
• Strategic thinking and curiosity in the relentless pursuit of fresh approaches and measurable results.
• Continuous growth and improvement, both as individuals and as a team.
• Joy and shared appreciation for working hard toward goals that matter.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _

Required Experience

Qualifications bachelor's degree, Masters preferred.

• 8- 10 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in fund-raising, ideally in foundation relations. Advanced organizational, analytical, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills but that's not all were looking for; we want someone who embodies our values:
• Teamwork, transparency, and mutual respect, because we value every member contribution and know that leadership can come from anywhere.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and a commitment to ensuring that each of us knows we belong here. Boston University (BU) typically receives about $70 million annually from private philanthropic organizations (i.e., foundations, organizations, associations, and societies). These funds support the University's scholarly and scientific research, educational initiatives, and community outreach. The Foundation Relations (FR) team plays a central role in soliciting these donations.
• Integrity in how we work and how we treat one another.
• Strategic thinking and curiosity in the relentless pursuit of fresh approaches and measurable results.
• Continuous growth and improvement, both as individuals and as a team.
• Joy and shared appreciation for working hard toward goals that matter.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _