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William Paterson University

Position Summary The Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations supports the university's institutional fundraising efforts by managing foundation relations activities, coordinating ...

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PLNU is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations to expand philanthropic partnerships that advance the university's mission and priorities. This role ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for corporate foundation relations in the United States is $70,351.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Corporate Foundation Relations refers to the practice of managing and cultivating relationships between an organization, typically a nonprofit or educational institution, and the philanthropic arms of corporations (corporate foundations). Professionals in this field are responsible for identifying corporate foundation funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and maintaining ongoing partnerships to secure financial support for their organization’s mission. They also work to align the goals of the corporate foundation with the needs and programs of their own organization, ensuring mutual benefit and long-term collaboration.

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To thrive in Corporate Foundation Relations, you need expertise in fundraising, grant writing, relationship management, and a relevant bachelor's degree, often in communications, nonprofit management, or business. Familiarity with CRM systems, grant management software, and prospect research tools is typically required. Outstanding communication, strategic thinking, and networking skills help build lasting partnerships and secure funding. These skills ensure effective collaboration with corporate partners and foundations, driving organizational growth and mission impact.

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Professionals in Corporate Foundation Relations often encounter challenges such as aligning the foundation’s mission with corporate social responsibility goals, navigating complex approval processes, and ensuring clear communication between multiple stakeholders. Building trust and demonstrating measurable impact are crucial for sustaining long-term partnerships. Cultivating relationships requires adaptability, strategic thinking, and the ability to create compelling proposals that address both the nonprofit’s objectives and the corporation’s business interests.
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Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Texas Children's Hospital rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 176 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

73rd of 1,061 rated hospitals

Job description


Leadership & Team Management
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for the Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR) team.
  • Establish clear annual goals, KPIs, and professional development plans for each team member.
  • Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and strategic discipline across all CFR functions.
  • Ensure alignment and collaboration with frontline major gifts, planned giving, donor relations, Marketing and Communications, and hospital executives.

Strategy & Revenue Generation
  • Develop and execute multi-year strategic plans for corporate, foundation, and CMN fundraising that support institutional strategic priorities.
  • Oversee the creation of tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for corporate and foundation donors, including major gift proposals, transformational opportunities, and multi-year partnerships.
  • Direct the corporate pipeline, including sponsorships, cause-marketing agreements, CSR partnerships, employee-giving programs, and workplace matching.
  • Oversee the foundation strategy: LOIs, grant submissions, reporting cadence, compliance, and stewardship.
  • Lead annual planning and forecasting for CFR and CMN revenue; track progress to goals.

Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Leadership
  • Oversee the CMN program, including national CMN campaign relationships, retail partners and community fundraising.
  • Ensure CMN yields strong year-over-year revenue growth through proactive partner cultivation, activation strategy, and stewardship planning.
  • Coordinate with CMN national leadership and local partners to strengthen engagement and maximize ROI.

Institutional Collaboration
  • Serve as a primary partner to clinical and administrative leaders across Texas Children's to match hospital priorities with corporate, foundation, and CMN opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Hospital's Director of Strategic Partnerships to ensure coordination and alignment in building corporate partnerships for the hospital.
  • Collaborate with Research leadership to develop competitive, compliant grant proposals.
  • Work with Marketing and Communications to develop compelling cases for support, impact reports, and partner recognition plans.
  • Engage trustees, volunteers, and senior executives to support cultivation and solicitation activity when appropriate.

Prospecting, Analytics & Portfolio Discipline
  • Lead systematic prospecting to identify new corporate and foundation funders at the local, national, and international levels.
  • Oversee the improvement of data, reporting, and portfolio management systems to drive focus and results.
  • Evaluate proposal success rates, campaign performance, funder behavior, and industry trends to inform strategy.
  • Implement ROI and prioritization frameworks across the CFR portfolio.

Relationship Management & External Representation
  • Represent Texas Children's as a senior ambassador in corporate and foundation settings.
  • Cultivate and steward a personal portfolio of high-value prospects and partners, focusing on strategic opportunities and seven-figure+ potential.
  • Ensure the highest standards of ethics, donor confidentiality, and compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 7 + years of Progressive fundraising experience with a strong emphasis on corporate and foundation relations
  • 3 + years of Leadership experience managing fundraisers, grant officers, or corporate partnership staff

Preferred:
  • Master's Degree
  • Health care or academic medicine sector experience preferred.

About Us
Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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