Director, Foundation & Corporate Relations

AltaMed; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Paid time off & holidays

Paid CME days

Malpractice tail coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pet care insurance

Job summary

AltaMed in California seeks a Director, Foundation & Corporate Relations to lead philanthropic fundraising for AltaMed Foundation and AltaMed Health Services Corporation. You will build and manage relationships with major foundations, craft compelling proposals, and coordinate with executive leadership, program teams, and finance to secure funding that advances arts initiatives and community health.

The ideal candidate has deep nonprofit fundraising experience, strong storytelling skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in foundation, corporate and/or public fundraising for community-based organizations, healthcare, human services, and/or arts & culture institutions.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience supervising and managing grant writers, development staff, and/or consultants.
• Demonstrated experience securing major institutional gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Able to craft persuasive narratives that move institutional funders to action, paired with the ability to rigorously track, analyze, and report on fundraising performance, campaign outcomes, and event impact.
• Experience partnering with program teams to scope and prepare complex grant proposals, reports, budgets, and donor communications.
• Experience managing fundraising portfolios and institutional donor pipelines.
• Experience with Salesforce, Instrumentl, or similar CRM and grant research platforms preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive foundation and corporate fundraising strategies for AltaMed Foundation and AltaMed Health Services Corporation.
• Manage a portfolio of institutional funders and pursue major gifts to support arts initiatives and healthcare priorities.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, program staff, finance, and external stakeholders to develop funding strategies and secure philanthropic investment.
• Build and manage relationships with foundation executives, program officers, and other philanthropic leaders.
• Connect artistic practice to measurable community impact and resonate with sophisticated funders.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Grant writing

Stakeholder relations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Instrumentl

Job description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Director, Foundation & Corporate Relations is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive foundation and corporate fundraising strategies that generate significant philanthropic support for AltaMed Foundation and AltaMed Health Services Corporation. This position manages a portfolio of institutional funders with fundraising responsibilities divided between AltaMed’s art initiatives and the organization’s broader healthcare, community, and strategic priorities. Provides support for institutional fundraising operations and collaborates with executive leadership, program staff, finance, and external stakeholders to develop competitive funding strategies and secure philanthropic investment. This is an external-facing fundraising position responsible for building and managing relationships with foundation executives, program officers, and other philanthropic leaders. The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with the arts sector, including the ability to connect artistic practice to measurable community impact, and to resonate with sophisticated arts funders who prioritize both creative excellence and social outcomes.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in foundation, corporate and/or public fundraising for community-based organizations, healthcare, human services, and/or arts & culture institutions.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience supervising and managing grant writers, development staff, and/or consultants.

• Demonstrated experience securing major institutional gifts of $100,000 or more.

• Able to craft persuasive narratives that move institutional funders to action, paired with the ability to rigorously track, analyze, and report on fundraising performance, campaign outcomes, and event impact.

• Experience partnering with program teams to scope and prepare complex grant proposals, reports, budgets, and donor communications.

• Experience managing fundraising portfolios and institutional donor pipelines.

• Experience with Salesforce, Instrumentl, or similar CRM and grant research platforms preferred.

• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable.

Compensation

$141,573.12 - $176,966.40 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate’s value and the role’s strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.