[Hiring] Senior Foundations Officer @Community Catalyst Inc

Role Description

Community Catalyst is seeking a Senior Foundations Officer to help shape the national conversation on health justice and elevate the organization’s role as a leading authority on equitable health systems in the United States.

The Senior Foundations Officer manages an assigned portfolio of foundation funders and prospects and advances opportunities through cultivation, solicitation, reporting, and renewal. Working across program, finance, communications, and executive teams, the Senior Officer translates Community Catalyst's health justice and systems-change work into compelling funding opportunities. The role independently manages assigned relationships and deliverables while partnering with the Associate Director on portfolio strategy, complex or high-value opportunities, revenue planning, and matters requiring senior-level coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Foundation Portfolio Management and Stewardship
  • Manage an assigned portfolio of foundation funders and prospects, including engagement plans, deadlines, next steps, and revenue goals.
  • Cultivate trusted relationships with program officers and serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned funders.
  • Develop stewardship and renewal strategies that deepen relationships and position Community Catalyst for continued or expanded support.
  • Prepare briefings and meeting materials, coordinate internal participants, and ensure timely follow-up.
• New Business and Proposal Development
  • Research, qualify, and advance prospects aligned with organizational priorities and the foundation revenue strategy.
  • Conduct outreach and discovery to assess alignment, timing, decision-making processes, and viable paths to support.
  • Lead concept papers, letters of inquiry, proposals, renewal requests, presentations, and other funder-facing materials for assigned opportunities.
  • Translate complex policy, advocacy, research, and systems-change work into clear narratives connecting strategy, outcomes, learning, and impact.
  • Coordinate proposal timelines, internal reviews, budgets, attachments, approvals, and submissions in partnership with program and finance colleagues.
• Grant Management and Internal Coordination
  • Coordinate accurate and timely narrative and financial reports and monitor grant requirements, deadlines, and relationship milestones.
  • Maintain complete Salesforce records, including contacts, activities, opportunity stages, projections, deadlines, and next steps.
  • Build strong cross-team relationships to understand emerging work, funding needs, and philanthropic opportunities.
  • Provide concise portfolio updates for pipeline reviews, forecasting, and Advancement planning, elevating risks or barriers promptly.
  • Perform other related duties as needed to advance the organization's fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in foundation relations, institutional fundraising, advancement, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience managing foundation relationships and opportunities through cultivation, solicitation, reporting, and renewal.
• Excellent persuasive writing and editing skills across proposals, concept papers, letters of inquiry, presentations, and reports.
• Ability to synthesize complex policy, advocacy, research, or systems-change work into clear and compelling funder communications.
• Strong project management, interpersonal, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with funders, senior leaders, and cross-functional colleagues.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and disciplined data management; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Commitment to health justice, racial equity, and Community Catalyst's mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with major national, regional, or health-focused foundations.
• Experience fundraising in health justice, public health, health policy, advocacy, racial equity, or systems-change environments.
• Familiarity with philanthropic networks, institutional funding trends, or multi-partner fundraising.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a remote, office-based position performed from a home or remote workspace using standard office equipment and technology. Occasional travel may be required based on organizational needs. The role involves extended periods of sitting, regular computer use, and virtual communication. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Compensation & Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $90,000–$105,000 based on a full-time schedule.
• This position is eligible for Community Catalyst’s employee benefits program, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings; paid time off and holidays; paid family and medical leave; wellness benefits; and other programs as outlined in the Employee Benefits Guide.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Community Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may change based on organizational needs, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.