Foundation Partnerships Lead — Grants & Strategy

Atlantic Council Of The U S; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Council seeks an Assistant Director to generate and manage foundation revenue, leading grant development and research efforts to secure $1 million+ annually. The role collaborates across Development, Program, Finance, and Revenue Operations to craft compelling proposals and steward major donors.

Based in Washington, DC, the position requires in-office presence four days a week, with a compensation range of $61,000 to $75,000 annually and a strong emphasis on analytical and

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in development or foundation relations.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear written materials.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Salesforce and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal development and grants management.
• Coordinate budgets and supporting documentation with Finance.
• Maintain grant renewals and post‑award coordination.
• Develop competitive proposals to generate $1 million+ in new philanthropic funding annually.
• Track donor engagement and grant activity in Salesforce and other systems.
• Collaborate with Programs, Centers and Revenue Operations to align funding activities.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Monday.com

Job description

Atlantic Council seeks an Assistant Director to generate and manage foundation revenue, leading grant development and research efforts to secure $1 million+ annually. The role collaborates across Development, Program, Finance, and Revenue Operations to craft compelling proposals and steward major donors.

Based in Washington, DC, the position requires in-office presence four days a week, with a compensation range of $61,000 to $75,000 annually and a strong emphasis on analytical and