Sr. Director of Foundation Relations
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United States; eligible to work from a virtual office anywhere in the United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Experience
- 10+ years' experience in foundation relations or institutional fundraising; 5+ team leadership and coaching experience
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementSalesforce
Requirements
- 10+ years' experience in foundation relations or institutional fundraising
- Proven success securing and stewarding five-, six-, and ideally seven-figure gifts
- 5+ team leadership and coaching experience
- Ability to travel approximately 30%
- Exceptional writing, editing, and project management skills
- Experience working cross-functionally with program, finance, and executive leadership
- A clear understanding of nonprofit cost structures, restricted funding, and the financial implications of grant-funded programs
- Sound judgment in evaluating funding opportunities through both a mission and sustainability lens
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Foundation Relations team, overseeing workflow, writing and editing support, and coordination with program colleagues to create funding opportunities
- Coach and develop team members to increase ownership and expand responsibilities over time
- Oversee grant management systems to ensure proposals and reports are accurate and on time
- Manage and grow a portfolio of foundation donors and prospects through cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal strategies
- Establish and oversee consistent moves management processes across the foundation portfolio
- Identify and advance high impact funding opportunities that support SPN’s mission
- Lead development of complex proposals from concept through submission
- Serve as a senior leader contributing to development strategy, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
- Represent development across SPN, promoting a strong culture of philanthropy
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with program staff, finance, and leadership
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