The University of Connecticut is a top-ranked national university and health system with its flagship campus located in idyllic Storrs. Designated a Carnegie Research 1 institution, UConn is the state land- and sea-grant university focused on education, research, and service to the state of Connecticut and beyond. The University serves over 33,000 students — 8,550 of them first in family — across seven campuses, with a legacy of national championships. UConn Health is a top-ranked health provider that delivers groundbreaking medical education, research, and hospital and clinical services to over one million patients each year. In addition, UConn has nearly 300 scientists who are in the top 2 percent of researchers globally advancing discoveries in fields ranging from cancer to AI.

UConn continues its meteoric rise as a top public university with a record number of applications, continued investment in student success, health, and wellness, recruitment of top faculty, innovation in research, and top-tier athletic programs focused on the holistic success of student-athletes. UConn is proud to have 26 national championships across all sports. This includes the men’s and women’s basketball teams, which have brought home three consecutive NCAA National Championship trophies in the last three years.

Guided by the public launch of our most ambitious campaign in history, Because of UConn: The Campaign for UConn Nation, we are moving boldly into the future. The $1.5B comprehensive campaign spans all schools, colleges, campuses, and UConn Health, focusing on four pillars designed to make education more affordable and elevate UConn among its national peers:

The campaign will have a profound impact on the University, doubling the number of named scholarships, funding scientific breakthroughs and advanced lifesaving therapies, and engaging UConn Nation in the life and mission of the University like never before.

We seek the top talent in the country to join The UConn Foundation and help us drive our mission to connect people to the University of Connecticut, growing philanthropy, engaging a thriving alumni and donor community, and building a robust endowment to strategically advance UConn and UConn Health’s educational, research, and service missions.

We are committed to a caring and supportive work culture, professional and leadership development, and flexibility for high achievers with a passion for higher education.

We’re looking for dedicated professionals to drive success and excellence and exemplify our values of Purpose, Excellence, Culture, Communication, and Integrity.

The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for building relationships and advancing partnerships with the corporate community. The Director will lead the corporate philanthropy and sponsorship programs for several academic units with a particular focus on College of Engineering, School of Business and College of Liberal Arts & Sciences with support focus on our flagship campus in Storrs and our regional campuses. This position will create a streamlined approach to collaborate and partner with corporations by showcasing the many UConn programs, resources, and capabilities that are crucial for state and regional businesses to grow and align with the strategic focus areas and strengths of the University. The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations will work closely with University and Foundation leadership, to build relationships and advance partnerships with business and corporations to secure philanthropic funding, and other areas of support.

Demonstrate the ability to personally solicit gifts of $100,000 and above, while advancing the number and quality of principal ($5 million and above) gift conversations in partnership with the principal gifts team.

Collaborate with the Prospect Management and Research team to increase and grow the major gift pipeline and overall fundraising success for corporate and foundation relations.

Collaborate with Advancement Services to steward donors and engage based off corporate and foundation support interests and initiatives

Provide visible leadership across the entire organization by engaging in organization-wide activities such as development management meetings, all-staff meetings, and staff events.

The target salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000. It will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also placing an emphasis on internal equity.

Benefits start from day one. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans and will make an annual contribution to your health savings account if enrolled in one of the high-deductible health plans offered by the Foundation.

In addition, there are a few other perks to being a UConn Foundation employee:

Please contact Employee Support & Experience if you need any assistance completing any forms or participating in any part of the application process due to a disability.