[Hiring] Director of Foundation Relations @Food & Water Watch

Role Description

Food & Water Watch is seeking an experienced and highly organized Director of Foundation Relations to join our philanthropy team. The Director of Foundations Relations leads the organization’s institutional fundraising efforts by working as part of a team to oversee Food & Water Watch’s portfolio of foundation funders and prospects. This individual plays a key role on the philanthropy team and will be responsible for expanding the program that raises more than $5 million annually. This position is primarily remote. However, the employee may be required to occasionally report to the office or travel for meetings, trainings, or other business needs at the employer’s discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead Foundation Fundraising Strategy.
• Build Strong Relationships with Institutional Funders.
• Managing a High-Performing Team.
• Help Produce and Deliver High-Quality Grant Materials.
• Oversee Fiscal Compliance.
• Support our Data Ecosystem.
• Supervise Responsive Funding Cycles.
• Be a Food & Water Watch Ambassador.
• Drive Long-Term Growth.
• Stay Informed on Our Hard-Hitting Campaigns.
• Carry out other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BS, etc.) or equivalent.
• 8-10 years of fundraising experience in a relevant field or program.
• 2-3 years of management or relevant experience.
• Proven results of securing six and seven figure grants, including management of grants from pre to post award.
• At least two years of CRM database experience. Candidates should be comfortable creating reports for analytical purposes.
• Experience with written and verbal communication directly with funders for the purposes of prospecting, cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting.
• Experience managing a portfolio of 100+ foundations, including juggling multiple deadlines, creating cultivation and stewardship opportunities, and conveying progress and impact during virtual and in person meetings.
• Commitment to Food & Water Watch’s core values of justice, human dignity, fair treatment, and equity.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse racial, ethnic, class, age, gender, and sexual orientation backgrounds.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects.
• Ability to work remotely using basic online programs, including email, Slack, and Google docs.

Requirements

• Grassroots organizing or political campaign experience (desired but not required).
• Experience with Salesforce NPSP (desired but not required).
• Experience with fundraising for 501(c)4 organizations (desired but not required).

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental and vision plans for staff.
• 403b retirement plans with employer contribution once eligible.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave once eligible.
• 3 weeks vacation for new employees.
• 12 sick days and 5 personal days.
• Paid federal holidays and winter break (December 24 – January 1).

Compensation

$110,000 - $130,000 annually dependent upon experience and location.