Director of Foundation Relationships

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Collaborate with program teams to create persuasive grant proposals aligned with the interests and guidelines of foundation partners.

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

• Oversee grant administration, ensuring that all reporting obligations are fulfilled and deadlines are met.

• Maintain detailed records of grant applications, approvals, and rejections.

• Communicate and coordinate with program teams to monitor the progress and outcomes of grant-funded projects.

• Develop and manage an annual budget for foundation fundraising efforts.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to establish and achieve fundraising goals, ensuring the organization's financial targets are met through foundation contributions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Mature Christian faith and alignment with our Global Value to “Abide in Christ.”

• Knowledge, understanding, and alignment with how the Christian Gospel serves “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40) and guides our mission.

• Commitment to our Core Value “Be the Kingdom” in both mission execution and personal conduct.

• Acknowledgment of our Statement of Faith.

• Passion for justice and advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations.

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

• Proven experience in successful foundation fundraising and relationship building.

• 7-10 years of experience preferred.

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

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

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

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Familiar with grant management software and databases.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities to genuinely change lives are rare; at LJI, that's precisely the impact you can make.

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

• Competitive and thoughtfully designed benefits packages tailored to the specific roles and locations of our staff.

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