University of Oklahoma

DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION RELATIONS - TULSA CAMPUS

University of Oklahoma$80K — $95K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of four years in foundation relations, advancement, or non-profit work.
  • Experience in business development or higher education is advantageous.
  • Strong knowledge of OU and the Tulsa-area philanthropic landscape is preferred.
  • Ability to demonstrate OU Foundation mission and values in professional interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Secure major gifts from foundations.
  • Maintain a portfolio of foundation prospects and donors.
  • Collaborate with OU Foundation colleagues and campus partners.
  • Engage with faculty and college/unit programs to identify project priorities.
  • Align foundation opportunities with university goals.

Benefits

  • Full-time professional position with a dedicated campus role.
  • Opportunity to engage with a diverse network of donors and foundations.
  • Collaborative work environment with university and foundation staff.
  • Contribution to the mission of a respected educational institution.
Full Job Description
The Director of Foundation Relations - Tulsa Campus reports to the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. This full-time professional will secure major gifts from foundations, maintain a portfolio of foundation prospects and donors, and coordinate engagement in support of all University of Oklahoma campuses. The director will work proactively and collaborate effectively with OU Foundation colleagues, campus partners, individual faculty, groups of faculty, and/or college/unit programs to identify priorities and project ideas, and align these with foundation opportunities. The director will embrace the mission and values of the OU Foundation and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities. Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of experience in foundation relations, advancement or professional experience in non-profit work, business development or higher education. Master's degree, knowledge of OU and familiarity with Tulsa-area corporations, foundations and philanthropic community preferred.

Please note that this is an on-site role in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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About University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it had existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. In Fall 2018 the university had 31,250 students enrolled, most at its main campus in Norman. Employing nearly 3,000 faculty members, the school offers 152 baccalaureate programs, 160 master's programs, 75 doctorate programs, and 20 majors at the first professional level.
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