Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Dallas College Foundation
The Opportunity Overview
Dallas College Foundation is seeking a Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to be its lead ambassador to the Dallas corporate community. This is a role ideal for the advancement professional who wants to be in the room with CEOs, senior executives, and civic leaders and turn those relationships into transformational investment in workforce development. This is a highly visible seat: the Director represents the Foundation internally and at industry events across one of the largest and most dynamic corporate markets in the country, working hand-in-hand with campus presidents and workforce program leaders to shape partnerships that move the needle for students and employers alike.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Director will own a portfolio of high-value corporate and foundation prospects. They will build a pipeline, craft the strategy and close transformational gifts, sponsorships, and grants. The ideal candidate is a confident relationship-builder who is energized by executive-level engagement, thrives on the momentum of a fast-growing development team and wants a direct hand in connecting the corporate community to the economic engine of Dallas County.
About Dallas College Foundation
Dallas College Foundation sits at the intersection of education, economic mobility and the workforce needs of North Texas. For 50 years, the Foundation has connected Dallas College, one of the largest community college systems in Texas, with donors, employers and industry leaders to expand opportunities for students and strengthen the region. Philanthropic support provides scholarships, invests in faculty and staff development and advances innovative programs that prepare students for meaningful careers. By aligning these investments with the needs of North Texas employers and industries, the Foundation helps more students access opportunity while building the skilled talent pipeline that drives the region’s economy.
About Dallas College
Dallas College is the economic engine of Dallas County, serving more than 127,000 students across seven campuses and sixteen centers and ranking among the largest community college systems in the nation. Guided by a culture built on integrity, collaboration and opportunity, the College is a hub of momentum in one of the country's fastest-growing regions, giving this role a front-row seat to workforce development at a truly transformational scale.
Location
Dallas, TX
