April 7th, 2026
University of Michigan
Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
( Michigan | Hybrid )
About the Organization
The Senior Director of Corporate is the primary interface between a set of assigned business entities and the University. Your core responsibility is to generate U-M philanthropic support from the business community.
You will provide strategic management of corporate and corporate foundation relationships, including identification, cultivation, and outreach support, and serve as the key point of contact for inquiries from these donors and prospects.
You will facilitate connections to faculty expertise for philanthropic grants, track corporate foundation competitions and requests for proposals, and pursue funding opportunities that support the university's initiatives and priorities.
You will also act as the primary point of contact for corporate procurement implementation across campus.
Job Description
Position Details
Salary Range: $135,000.00 – $145,000.00
How to Apply
A cover letter is required and must be submitted on the same document as your resume
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring university sponsorship
Job Summary
The Senior Director of Corporate is the primary interface between assigned business entities and the University, responsible for generating philanthropic support from the business community.
This role manages corporate and corporate foundation relationships, including identification, cultivation, and outreach, while serving as the key point of contact for donor and prospect inquiries.
Responsibilities include connecting corporate partners with faculty expertise for philanthropic grants, tracking corporate foundation opportunities, and pursuing funding aligned with university priorities.
The position also serves as the primary point of contact for corporate procurement implementation across campus.
You will focus on securing major philanthropic gifts from companies and corporate foundations, directly impacting funding for key university priorities.
Success in this role requires a coordinated, collaborative approach to corporate engagement across departments including Advancement, Procurement, Career Services, Research, and Academic Units.
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Senior Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Location
Michigan House
2301 Commonwealth Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Hybrid schedule (2 days onsite required)
Responsibilities
Corporate Relations Outreach (90%)
Serve as a University point of contact for corporate inquiries (external and internal)
Manage a portfolio of corporate relationships, including foundations and related entities
Act as a senior business development professional to establish strategic partnerships
Generate philanthropic support from corporate partners
Schedule and host campus visits; conduct corporate site visits as needed
Prepare grant applications, proposals, and status reports
Assist in gift and grant agreement review and processing
Develop marketing initiatives and stewardship programs aligned with U-M priorities
Collaborate with OUD foundations team and major gift officers to identify key alumni for philanthropic opportunities
Stay informed on trends in corporate philanthropy and research
Maintain knowledge of university faculty and research interests
Administrative and Other Duties (10%)
Prepare presentations as needed
Provide monthly activity reports
Track interactions and log data in donor database (DART)
Submit travel and expense reports
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of experience in business development, corporate relations, and/or fundraising
Experience working both independently and collaboratively
Experience developing corporate engagement strategies
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work with stakeholders across varying levels of seniority
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and maximize philanthropic revenue
Strong technical skills, including experience with cloud-based tools, spreadsheets, databases, and data visualization tools