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About Roger Williams University:
Roger Williams University, located on the coast of Bristol, R.I., is a forward-thinking private university with 45 undergraduate majors spanning the liberal arts and the professions, where students become community-minded citizens through project-based, experiential learning. With small classes, direct access to faculty and boundless opportunity for real-world projects, RWU students develop the ability to think critically while simultaneously building the practical skills that today's employers demand. In the three years since launching its signature Affordable Excellence initiative, the University has established itself as a leader in American higher education by confronting the most pressing issues facing students and families - increasing costs that limit access to college, rising debt and the job readiness of graduates. In addition to its 4,000 undergraduates, RWU is home to more than a dozen graduate programs, a thriving School of Continuing Studies based in Providence as well as Rhode Island's only law school.

Roger Williams University is committed to creating and supporting an intellectual community devoted to teaching and learning and providing the opportunity for personal and intellectual growth for students, faculty and staff. The University credits much of that growth and success to the hard work and dedication of its employees.

Job Description:
As an experienced development professional, the Corporate Relations Officer (CRO) will manage a portfolio of corporate and business prospects.  Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the CRO develops strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of these prospects and donors.

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

1. Prospect Development:
   a.  Manage a portfolio of business and corporate prospects for Major
        Gifts ($10,000 and above), Corporate Partners ($1,000 - $10,000),
        and Annual Business Leadership (local and regional gifts under
        $1,000);
   b.  Identify present and qualify new individuals with connections to
        corporations or businesses whose interests closely align with the
        University's mission and values;
   c.  Achieve individual fundraising targets in support of the institution's
        fundraising goals;
   d.  Travel to corporate offices to steward existing relationships and
        attend certain local corporate events to maximize Corporate
        Relations outreach.
    
2. Proposal and Strategy Development:
   a.  Research and prepare individual solicitations and programmatic
        proposals driven by institutional needs and donor interests;
   b.  Work with Advancement, academic, and administrative colleagues
        to develop solicitation and sponsorship strategies;
   c.  Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Programs to ensure
        coordination of activities and to leverage specific grant opportunities.
    
3. Administrative Functions:
   a.  Maintain organized records that document all meaningful contacts
        with prospects;
   b.  Maintain data of comparative year prospects and gifts;
   c.  Actively participate in staff prospect strategy meetings and maintain
       communication with the Advancement staff.
    
4. University Relations:
   a.  Articulate the overall vision and strategic direction of the University;
   b.  Maintain a strong grasp of institutional data.
    
5. Confidentiality Requirements:
   a.  Maintain confidentiality within the supervisory Office of Institutional
        Advancement on all matters involving the University, its agents and
        employees;
   b.  Use professional judgment in disseminating information.

Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field is required as well as a minimum of 5 years of fundraising experience within a not-for-profit or higher education organization or sales/marketing experience.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures for obtaining information about the giving programs of corporations and foundations.  The ability to initiate and build relationships with prospective donors is a must.  To be successful in this position, candidates must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills.  Candidates must be able to write complex business (preferably solicitation and sponsorship) proposals.  The ability to travel is required.

A Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field is preferred.  A proven track record of successful fundraising to include the ability to cultivate and develop gift prospects and secure major gifts is a plus.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:
Roger Williams University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from underrepresented populations.

Application Instructions:
Please apply online at http://rwu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=61197 and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references.