Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

The Huntington; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts for staff

Free admission to partner museums

Job summary

The Huntington seeks an Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations to advance funding from corporate, foundation, and government funders. Reporting to the Senior Director, you will craft proposals, manage deadlines, and collaborate across divisions to showcase impact.

You will build and maintain a CFR donor portfolio, set budgets with Finance, and pursue new sponsorships, reporting on outcomes and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent grant writing and storytelling to communicate impact clearly.
• Strong English writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Knowledge of corporate, foundation, and government fundraising strategies.
• Proficiency with donor databases and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit funders to meet annual goals.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals, reports, and materials.
• Maintain deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather outcomes and metrics.
• Independently manage CFR donor portfolio and grow prospects.
• Develop budgets with Finance and monitor grant spending.
• Steward Corporate Partners and pursue new sponsorships.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Grant writing

Donor relations

Project management

English writing

Collaboration

Independent work

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Raiser's Edge

Adobe Creative Suite

Web research

Job description

The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

Job Description

About the Role

The Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations is a key member of a dynamic Advancement team that raised over $110M in the past year. Reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, this position is responsible for cultivating and soliciting The Huntington’s corporate, foundation, and government funders while communicating the organization’s vision and impact.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate, foundation, and government funders to achieve annual fundraising goals.
• Prepare, write, and submit grant proposals, reports, and other programmatic materials.
• Maintain a detailed calendar of application and reporting deadlines and ensure timely submissions of all materials.
• Collaborate cross-divisionally with program staff to compile grant project information, including outcomes, deliverables, timelines, and metrics for evaluation.
• Independently manage a portfolio of CFR donors and identify new prospects to grow this portfolio.
• Collaborate with Finance to develop proposal budgets, monitor grant spending, and generate financial reports.
• Steward members of the Corporate Partners Program and pursue opportunities with new and lapsed members.
• Spearhead efforts to secure corporate sponsorships for exhibitions, events, and programs.
• Assist in developing strategies for fundraising initiatives and participate in divisional prospect meetings.
• Prepare exhibition and special initiative prospectuses for presentation to funders.
• Initiate and sustain relationships with institutional donors through meetings, on‑site tours, and events.
• Research and identify prospects with assistance from a Prospect Research Analyst.
• Maintain solid knowledge of key corporate and foundation relationships.
• Prepare and maintain internal records related to funded grants and monitor progress toward goals.
• Assist in managing CFR events, including coordination with corporate volunteers and sponsors and performing necessary administrative duties.

Qualifications

• B.A. Degree (Master’s preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), donor databases including Raiser’s Edge, and web‑based research.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Outstanding writing skills with the ability to organize and synthesize complex information succinctly.
• Exceptional command of English grammar, proofreading, and editing.
• Knowledge of corporate, foundation, and government fundraising strategies and methods for obtaining information about relevant giving programs.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to establish and monitor priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced setting.
• Self‑motivated, capable of working independently and in collaboration with program staff.

Experience

• 3–5 years of fundraising experience, with a focus on grants management and proposal writing.
• Experience at a cultural or academic institution preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Discounts for staff at The Huntington Store and partner restaurants.
• Free admission to partner museums and cultural institutions.
• Monthly self‑sustained guest passes for employees to bring family and friends to the grounds.