Foundation Relations Director: Strategic Fundraising Leader

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 107,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD seeks a Director, Foundation Relations to lead private foundation fundraising and align programs with donor interests across education, research, and patient care.

The role manages proposal development, budgets, reporting, and ensures timely funding while mentoring the Foundation Relations team to achieve annual goals and cultivate national and local donors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Significant experience and demonstrated ability to write grant proposals may substitute for education at leadership discretion.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit private foundations to support Kennedy Krieger by aligning strategic initiatives with donors’ interests.
• Manage and supervise private grant and proposal submissions, including writing, budgeting, tracking, and adherence to funding restrictions and timelines.
• Mentor the Foundation Relations team to meet or exceed Philanthropy Department objectives.
• Develop written solicitation strategies and proposals with department leaders and faculty.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Advanced degree

Job description

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD seeks a Director, Foundation Relations to lead private foundation fundraising and align programs with donor interests across education, research, and patient care.

The role manages proposal development, budgets, reporting, and ensures timely funding while mentoring the Foundation Relations team to achieve annual goals and cultivate national and local donors.