Officer, Foundation Relations

Role Description

The Hispanic Access Foundation is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Foundation Relations Officer to lead the cultivation, growth, and stewardship of institutional foundation partnerships that advance our mission and long-term impact. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role is externally focused and relationship-centered, with responsibility for:

Building trust with institutional donors

Converting outreach into meetings

Advancing prospects through the donor journey

Deepening multi-year partnerships across our program areas

The Foundation Relations Officer serves as a connector—translating program strategy and outcomes into compelling investment opportunities—while partnering closely with program leaders, finance, communications, and executive leadership to ensure strong alignment, follow-through, and donor satisfaction.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, or related discipline)

Demonstrated success in foundation fundraising, including securing and renewing institutional grants

Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex programs into compelling funding cases

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and relationships simultaneously

Experience working collaboratively across programs, finance, communications, and executive leadership

Comfort working in a remote, fast-paced, and evolving environment

Requirements

Experience cultivating and managing relationships with conservation, environmental, or natural resource funders (preferred)

Track record of converting institutional donor outreach into meetings and funded opportunities (preferred)

Experience managing a foundation portfolio with six- and seven-figure cumulative targets (preferred)

Familiarity with Salesforce or comparable CRM platforms (preferred)

Experience working in national or multi-state nonprofit organizations (preferred)

Benefits

Targeted salary range of $90,000 - $100,000 annually depending on qualifications and experience

100% paid health, dental, and vision for the individual

Unlimited vacation policy

10 sick days per year

13 paid holidays

Monthly phone/internet stipend

401(k) plan with employer match

Company Description

Hispanic Access Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law.