Foundation Relations & Grants Program Lead

Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health seeks a Foundation Relations professional to advance fundraising through prospect research, donor stewardship, and strategic relationship management. The role collaborates with Stanford Medicine, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, and faculty across programs to secure gifts and grants.

You will steward top donors and coordinate with internal teams to share knowledge and funding priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required or equivalent experience.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising or foundation relations preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead prospect research and donor stewardship programs.
• Manage pipeline, donor communications, and stewardship activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to align funding priorities.
• Provide backup donor and administrative support as needed.

Skills

Prospect research

Donor relations

Stewardship

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health seeks a Foundation Relations professional to advance fundraising through prospect research, donor stewardship, and strategic relationship management. The role collaborates with Stanford Medicine, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, and faculty across programs to secure gifts and grants.

You will steward top donors and coordinate with internal teams to share knowledge and funding priorities.