Director, Foundation Relations
National MS Society, Denver, CO, United States
.The Director, Foundation Relations is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of 50-100 foundation partnerships within a regional structure to support organizational revenue goals and growth. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Foundation Relations, this role serves as a key relationship manager for identifying, cultivating, and stewarding foundation partners, with a strong focus on prospecting and securing new funding sources. The Director is responsible for effective grant proposal development, managing deadlines, compliance, and reporting. The Director works closely with cross-functional teams to maximize foundation support and accelerate sustainable revenue growth aligned with organizational priorities. The Director plays a central role in implementing national strategy while identifying new opportunities for foundation partnership.**Location Requirements:** This is a **remote** role with preferred location in the **West, Southwest, and Southeast** regions of the United States.
* considerable Paid Time Off Plan* Paid Holidays* 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match* Commuter Benefit Plan**Main Responsibilities:** Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.**What We’re Looking For:** 5-7 years of demonstrated and relevant fundraising experience with advanced understanding of foundation grants, including prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.Skilled in translating grant and reporting requirements to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment, compliance, and timely deliverables.Proven ability to manage broad and technical fundraising campaigns, collaborating effectively with staff and volunteers to secure foundation grants.Nonprofit development experience with increasing responsibility in frontline fundraising and proven ability to successfully drive 6+ figure partnerships.Experience with AI, predictive analytics, and CRM tools to optimize pipeline automation, donor journey mapping, and forecasting trends to enhance donor retention and grant compliance.Extensive experience working in remote and hybrid environments, overseeing both revenue generation and project execution.Demonstrated ability to implement innovative fundraising strategies that drive engagement and revenue growth.Exceptional project management, strategic planning, and negotiation skills to drive effective resource allocation and optimize fundraising outcomes.Proficiency in CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred), leveraging data analytics to drive decision-making and inform data-driven fundraising strategies. We appreciate your consideration of our job opportunities and strive to make it as effortless as possible to apply for our positions. With only a few required sections and the option to use our resume parsing tool, we aim to streamline the application experience, saving you time and effort. Additionally, if you wish to include a **cover letter** with your application, please feel free to attach it along with your **resume**, and any other documents required, to the **Resume/CV document upload section** at the bottom of the **My Experience** page. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to receiving your application!**Important**: **You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.** The "My Experience" page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. If you experience any trouble submitting your materials, please check out our . #J-18808-Ljbffr
* considerable Paid Time Off Plan* Paid Holidays* 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match* Commuter Benefit Plan**Main Responsibilities:** Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.**What We’re Looking For:** 5-7 years of demonstrated and relevant fundraising experience with advanced understanding of foundation grants, including prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.Skilled in translating grant and reporting requirements to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment, compliance, and timely deliverables.Proven ability to manage broad and technical fundraising campaigns, collaborating effectively with staff and volunteers to secure foundation grants.Nonprofit development experience with increasing responsibility in frontline fundraising and proven ability to successfully drive 6+ figure partnerships.Experience with AI, predictive analytics, and CRM tools to optimize pipeline automation, donor journey mapping, and forecasting trends to enhance donor retention and grant compliance.Extensive experience working in remote and hybrid environments, overseeing both revenue generation and project execution.Demonstrated ability to implement innovative fundraising strategies that drive engagement and revenue growth.Exceptional project management, strategic planning, and negotiation skills to drive effective resource allocation and optimize fundraising outcomes.Proficiency in CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred), leveraging data analytics to drive decision-making and inform data-driven fundraising strategies. We appreciate your consideration of our job opportunities and strive to make it as effortless as possible to apply for our positions. With only a few required sections and the option to use our resume parsing tool, we aim to streamline the application experience, saving you time and effort. Additionally, if you wish to include a **cover letter** with your application, please feel free to attach it along with your **resume**, and any other documents required, to the **Resume/CV document upload section** at the bottom of the **My Experience** page. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to receiving your application!**Important**: **You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.** The "My Experience" page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. If you experience any trouble submitting your materials, please check out our . #J-18808-Ljbffr