Director of Foundation Relations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +20 more states.

📋 Description

• Establish a strong pipeline of foundations with the ability to provide gifts ranging from 5 to 7 figures and beyond.

• Design and implement a comprehensive institutional giving strategy that aligns with Crisis Text Line's mission, priorities, and annual revenue objectives.

• Identify and prioritize a diverse array of private and family foundations, creating a prospecting process that effectively transitions opportunities from research to cultivation to solicitation with urgency and discipline.

• Lead the cultivation and stewardship of relationships with funders.

• Supervise high-quality grant writing and reporting efforts.

• Manage the foundation calendar to ensure timely and high-quality submissions across the portfolio.

• Leverage and mentor a Senior Grants Manager, reviewing and refining their work to uphold a consistently compelling narrative.

• Facilitate the involvement of internal stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A true advocate for the mission. You are inspired by Crisis Text Line's efforts at the intersection of mental health, technology, and equity.

• A seasoned and successful foundation fundraiser. You possess a minimum of 7 years of fundraising experience, focusing on foundation relations and institutional giving.

• A strategic and thoughtful relationship builder. You invest deeply in both internal and external relationships.

• An outstanding writer and editor. You have the ability to convert complex programmatic work into engaging proposals and reports.

• A disciplined and organized communicator. You approach every external interaction with rigor and professionalism.

• A collaborative, cross-functional partner. You foster strong internal relationships and work seamlessly with program, finance, and leadership teams.

• A credible and poised external ambassador. You possess the presence necessary to represent your organization in meetings with senior foundation leaders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that emphasize accessibility and financial security.

• Employer-funded HSA contributions.

• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 19 paid holidays, including a winter break.

• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave following 26 consecutive weeks of service.

• Monthly stipends for internet and mental health support.

• Annual Wellness Stipend.

• Stipends for home office setup and professional development.

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions.

• Sabbatical available after 3 years of service.