Director, Foundation and Corporate Relations
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Management
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Director, Foundation and Corporate Relations
The primary purpose of the Director of Foundation & Corporate Relations (FCR) is to promote and support the mission of Philanthropy through seeking foundation and corporate foundation dollars. Reporting to the Associate Vice President (AVP), Foundation & Corporate Relations, the Director will be a seasoned leader excited about building outreach, expanding the portfolio for foundation giving as part of MD Anderson's upcoming campaign, and maximizing philanthropic support through grants.
The Director will manage a portfolio of independent, institutional foundations and corporate foundations, and be MD Anderson's representative at external meetings, orchestrating a team-based approach with faculty leaders and other members of Philanthropy, as appropriate. The Director will establish and maintain timely and effective communication with institutional, high-asset foundations and corporate foundations, and strategically position our institutional priorities and research projects in front of aligned foundations and corporate foundations.
Candidate Statement
The ideal candidate is a seasoned fundraising professional with a proven ability to secure significant foundation and corporate support for research and institutional priorities. They excel at developing and executing strategic engagement plans, building trusted relationships with various stakeholders, and influencing decisions through strong communication and critical evaluation skills. With deep knowledge of grant-making processes, medical terminology, and institutional policies, this individual combines analytical rigor with creativity to align donor interests with organizational goals.
They are highly collaborative, results-driven, and experienced in managing complex portfolios and multi-million-dollar grants, while demonstrating leadership in mentoring staff and fostering cross-functional partnerships. Adaptable and professional, they thrive in a fast-paced, campaign-driven environment and uphold the institution's core values in every interaction.
Minimum: $146,500 | Midpoint: $183,000 | Maximum: $219,500
MD Anderson offers our employees- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service >
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders utilizing subject matter expertise. Use critical evaluation skills to interpret information and make business decisions and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the AVP of Foundation and Corporate Relations, and/or the SVP/Chief Philropy Officer to create investigation, approach and solicitation strategies for assigned targeted foundations and corporations. Engagement activities with these prospects—whether in the investigation, solicitation or stewardship phases—could be through calls, virtual meetings or in-person visits.
- Develop a broad and deep understanding of current fundraising priorities across the institution, as outlined by the President, the Executive Leadership and Chief Scientific Officer, or as envisioned as part of MD Anderson's Strategy that is enterprise wide.
- Collaborate with the FCR team and other stakeholders and faculty leaders across the institution on targeted top-tier foundations and corporate foundations: creating an annual plan for each assigned foundation based on strategy that includes key leadership champion/s and volunteer/board connections; step-wise engagement scheme; thoughtful solicitation at the right time; and continuation of stewardship for deeper relationship building over…
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