Director of Foundation Relationships

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nebraska.

📋 Description

• Identify, research, and engage potential private and public foundation partners that resonate with the organization's mission and goals.

• Build and maintain relationships with foundation program officers, trustees, and key decision-makers.

• Collaborate with program teams to collect data, narratives, and information essential for grant applications.

• Ensure timely submission of grant applications while adhering to all compliance requirements.

• Manage the administration of grants, ensuring all reporting obligations are fulfilled and deadlines are met.

• Keep detailed records of grant applications, approvals, and denials.

• Serve as the main point of contact for foundation partners, offering regular updates on the impact of their contributions.

• Work alongside cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of programs and projects promised to foundation partners.

• Develop and oversee an annual budget for foundation fundraising activities.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to establish and meet fundraising goals, ensuring the organization's financial objectives are achieved through foundation support.

⛳️ Requirements

• Alignment with Mission & Faith

• A mature Christian faith and adherence to our Global Value of “Abide in Christ”

• Knowledge and understanding of how the Christian Gospel serves “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40) and informs our mission

• Agreement with our Core Value “Be the Kingdom” (in mission execution and personal conduct)

• Acknowledgment of our Statement of Faith

• A passion for justice and advocacy for vulnerable populations.

• A Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• A proven history of successful foundation fundraising and relationship development.

• 7-10 years of experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of the grant-making process and the foundation landscape.

• Excellent communication and grant writing capabilities, both written and verbal.

• Proficient in relationship management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.

• Strong project management and organizational abilities.

• Familiarity with grant management software and databases.

• Capacity to work both independently and cooperatively within a team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities to truly change lives are scarce; at LJI, you can have that kind of impact.

• Our staff support and empower frontline partners, allowing them to engage directly in transformative work.

• Joining LJI provides a chance to significantly influence lives by addressing injustice and demonstrating the transformative love of Christ.

• At LJI, you will be part of a connected, purpose-driven team dedicated to impactful, kingdom-class excellence.

• We offer competitive and thoughtfully designed benefits packages tailored to the specific role and location of our staff.

• Benefit offerings are crafted to promote wellness, work-life balance, and overall staff well-being.