Director, Foundation Relations
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM :
The Social Impact Team at Televisa Univision is looking for a Director of Foundation Relations to join our team!
The Social Impact Team is dedicated to delivering on the Company’s commitment to empower and serve the US Hispanic community.
Our team is responsible for developing purpose-driven programs and implementing strategies that positively influence society through content, operations, and community & employee engagement initiatives.
We also support the operations and development of the Univision Foundation.
The Director of Foundation Relations forges relationships to expand TelevisaUnivision’s visibility, impact, and underwriting of our initiatives.
The director will lead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive development strategy to identify, cultivate and secure new funding that allows TelevisaUnivision and Univision Foundation to deepen, strengthen and expand its social impact projects to serve the Hispanic community.
This position works with Univision Foundation Board of Directors, the Social Impact team, content creators and executive leadership within TelevisaUnivision.
The position reports to the SVP of Social Impact & Sustainability.
ABOUT YOU :
You are mission driven and passionate about Latino Advancement. You have an entrepreneurial mindset. No challenge is too large because you are energized by finding new approaches to engage donors and fundraising, developing practices that keep ahead of industry trends.
You are a skillful communicator who is equally comfortable presenting to a small team as you are representing the organization in external events.
YOUR DAY-DAY :
- Design and deliver an engagement and fundraising program (7 figure $ target goals) resulting in philanthropic support of the Univision Foundation or social impact initiatives by maximizing the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects for gifts at all levels.
- Identify, develop, and deliver long-range strategic partnerships and grant projects with various Foundations, including the renewal of existing grant partners.
- Manage grant projects from conception to completion - from the creation of the strategy and proposal, to overseeing the execution, scope, budget, timelines and then creating impact reports that include analytic metrics and analysis of campaigns;
all while meeting the partner’s goals and objectives.
- Serve as the liaison with TelevisaUnivision content creators, scheduling regular check-in calls to ensure projects are on track.
- Serve as the face of the organization and participate in external events to increase visibility, credibility, and market brand, and develop strategic partnerships to further increase community awareness and expand programs.
Increase awareness of the organization by being the main spokesperson and liaison with local media.
- Continue building an engaged board of directors. Manage and collaborate with the board directors and its committees to execute the organizations mission and vision.
- Develop a cohesive community engagement and communication strategy, oversee all external communications, including website, marketing collateral, newsletters, and social media.
- Develop and execute an internal plan to engage employees and increase visibility of the Foundation within the company.
YOU HAVE :
- Experience developing strategies to raise grant money from foundations and other sources, including creating and closing pitch presentations.
- Proven track record in raising 7 figure grant dollars from foundations and other sources.
- Knowledge and experience in grant writing
- Experience working in or with Public / Private Foundations, higher education and philanthropic organizations as development or program officer.
- Bachelors' degree (or High School Diploma / GED)
- Experience in media, public relations, sales, or production is a plus.
OUR BENEFITS :
TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO;
tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.
Univision is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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