Director of Grants and Foundation Relations

Director of Grants and Foundations Relations

Columbus, OH

Hybrid – 3 Days On-site

Position Overview

Be a part of a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that children without access receive healthy food, nutrition education, and physical activity. As the Director of Grants and Foundation Relations, you will be responsible for researching and executing grant proposals, managing relationships with foundation prospects and donors, and building foundation support to achieve the organization’s fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to evaluate the suitability of available grants for our mission
• Prepare and compile grant proposals, and represent the agency during grant presentations.
• Maintain a calendar to track grant submission and reporting deadlines
• Seek out and solicit foundation grant opportunities
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders and engage in foundation partnerships
• Build strong interdepartmental relationships to effectively cultivate and manage institutional donors
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward large grants and new foundation partners, and maintain a portfolio in the five to seven figure range
• Oversee a portfolio of 50+ active donors and prospects with high giving potential, focusing on gifts and grants of $25,000 or more
• Write passionate, accurate, concise, and compelling grant applications
• Conduct research on public and private foundation and government funding prospects
• Maintain a grant tracking system for research, positioning, application status, and deadlines
• Ensure all grant reporting requirements are met, including timely report filing
• Write emails, letters, presentations, and perform other administrative tasks related to account management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in a related field
• 5 years of experience in grant writing and successful fundraising from private and public foundations for nonprofit organizations
• Proven track record of fundraising achievements with increasing levels of success and responsibility
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Proficient in using computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Raiser’s Edge is preferred
• Strong communication skills with a notable public presence
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, both efficient and compelling
• Effective critical and strategic thinker
• Strong project management skills: able to independently manage projects to completion and collaborate effectively with others
• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple diverse tasks, activities, and projects simultaneously
• Good interpersonal skills: ability to work with cross-functional teams and lead through influence
• Reliable and effective member of a high-performance development team
• Passionate about the organization’s mission
• Positive, resilient, and able to perform well in an entrepreneurial environment

Compensation

• Salary: $55,000 - $65,000
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
• 9 paid holidays, 19 days of PTO
• 401(k) savings plan