[Hiring] Foundation Partnerships Manager @The Seed Company

Role Description

Responsible for developing, managing, and growing a portfolio of foundation partners and prospects to advance the mission of Seed Company. This role integrates strategic prospecting, relationship cultivation, proposal development, and grant stewardship into a unified portfolio.

• Build and manage a portfolio of 20–35 foundation partners and prospective partners, balancing new opportunities with active and renewing relationships.
• Identify and qualify 20–30 new foundation prospects annually to strengthen the long-term pipeline, including re-engaging lapsed or historical foundation partners where appropriate.
• Initiate, cultivate, and steward relationships with foundation program officers and staff through meaningful engagement, discovery conversations, and ongoing communication that fosters trust and long-term partnership.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for grant renewals, expanded funding, and multi-year partnerships.
• Lead the development of Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), grant proposals, and supporting materials in collaboration with Program teams and Marketing & Communications, ensuring alignment between foundation priorities and Seed Company ministry opportunities.
• Manage the grant lifecycle by ensuring timely, accurate, and compelling proposal submissions, grant reports, and compliance with funding requirements.
• Partner with Development Officers to identify and advance foundation opportunities connected to individual investors and collaborate cross-functionally with Field, Finance, and Marketing & Communications to strengthen foundation partnerships.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Seed Company's foundation funding strategy through collaboration, portfolio analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, portfolio activity, and reporting to monitor portfolio health, funding outcomes, and strategic opportunities.
• Effectively prioritize workload to ensure excellent stewardship, timely execution, and quality engagement across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong faith in Jesus Christ as Savior; God-honoring lifestyle.
• Passion for the Word of God and provision of the Word for every people group.
• Championing Seed Company’s vision, mission, and values.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Fundraising, or similar field.
• 5+ years of experience in foundation fundraising, grants management, or institutional partnerships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Assists team members when needed to accomplish team goals.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team.

Requirements

• No direct supervisory responsibility.
• Occasional exertion up to 10 pounds, lifting a box of paper, moving chairs, tables, and sliding doors.
• Up to 25% domestic travel, with occasional international travel.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Account – medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement – medical, dental, and vision
• 403b plan participation with 6% company match
• 160 hours accrued vacation and 80 hours of sick time per year
• Education assistance after one year of service
• Parental leave after one year of service
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance
• Employer-sponsored term life, short-term, long-term, and AD&D coverage