Senior Assoc Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations

Compensation for this role begins at $100,000 and may increase based on the candidate's experience and qualifications they bring to the role. We encourage all levels of candidates to apply.

This role may also be offered as fully remote, depending on the candidate.

Position Summary

Currently reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) of the Marine Biological Laboratory, the Senior Associate Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations will be a part of the CAO’s leadership team and will play a fundamental role in enhancing and managing the foundation and corporate relations program that provides significant philanthropic support to the MBL's educational and research programs. Identifying appropriate foundation and corporate prospects for priority and strategic projects, the Senior Associate Director will collaborate with senior leaders and faculty in the development and submission of proposals and reports and serve as a relationship manager and strategist for a portfolio of major, regional, and family foundations, as well as corporations and other philanthropic entities.

Basic Qualifications

Work in partnership and under the direction of the CAO to grow and enhance the MBL's relationships with private foundations and corporations, as well as with other philanthropic organizations and initiatives. Support and grow a pipeline, contributing $8M+ a year, with aspirations to expand. Develop a strategic plan for foundation and corporate relations that dovetails with the overarching strategic development plan.

Collaborate with representatives of these organizations, including program officers and others, to analyze interests, assess opportunities, and pursue support for selected MBL programs and strategic initiatives. Develop and implement ways to promote, cultivate and steward foundation and corporate funded programs and projects across the MBL research and education. Enhance and expand the MBL's portfolio of Foundation and C