Director, Global Foundation Partnerships

National Geographic; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Paid time off (up to 22 days annually)

Paid holidays

Paid winter break

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Job summary

National Geographic Society seeks a Director of Philanthropic Foundation Partnerships to lead identification, cultivation, and stewardship of foundation and government funding. The role focuses on building durable partnerships, overseeing evaluation, and aligning strategies with program staff to maximize impact.

The Director reports to the Sr. Director and is based at the Society’s Washington, DC headquarters, guiding a fast-paced advancement team toward ambitious fundraising goals and renewals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree desirable.
• Demonstrated track record of securing significant grants.
• Ability to translate program goals into compelling funding proposals.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Secure institutional philanthropic funding from private foundations on behalf of NGS.
• Projects annual revenue targets in consultation with Sr. Director.
• Personally secures a minimum of $3M+ in annual foundation support.
• Develop outreach, engagement, and stewardship strategies for prospects.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Grants writing

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

National Geographic Society seeks a Director of Philanthropic Foundation Partnerships to lead identification, cultivation, and stewardship of foundation and government funding. The role focuses on building durable partnerships, overseeing evaluation, and aligning strategies with program staff to maximize impact.

The Director reports to the Sr. Director and is based at the Society’s Washington, DC headquarters, guiding a fast-paced advancement team toward ambitious fundraising goals and renewals