Foundations Relations Officer

Boston Medical Center; United States; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing services

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Subsidized health plan

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Foundations Relations Officer to engage private foundations, develop compelling funding opportunities, and manage a portfolio of donors. The role partners with investigators and program leaders to align priorities with funder interests and craft high-quality proposals.

You'll own the full grant lifecycle, prepare narratives and budgets, ensure funder compliance, and help grow a strong donor pipeline across regional and national foundations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum five years of foundation relations, grant writing, or development experience.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep understanding of BMCHS mission and priorities to communicate cases for support.
• Engage donors via personal/virtual visits, calls, and correspondence.
• Manage a portfolio of 40–50 foundation partners and engage with corporate opportunities.
• Meet or exceed revenue targets and related metrics.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects for funding.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Grant writing

Relationship building

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Working as a member of the Corporate Foundation Relations team, and reporting to the Director, Foundation Relations, the FoundationRelations Officer (FRO) will be responsible for engaging private foundations and key prospects in the mission and work of Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS). The FRO will contribute to the team’s fundraising goals by developing compelling funding opportunities, managing a portfolio of foundation partners and prospects, and moving prospects through all stages of the donor cycle. This role builds and maintains a growing pipeline of foundation donors with the capacity to make high five-figure, six-figure, and seven-figure gifts (and beyond). The FRO partners closely with principal investigators, program leaders, providers, and internal stakeholders to align institutional priorities with funder interests and to develop competitive, high-quality proposals and funding requests. This position requires a strategic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial approach, along with strong writing, project management, and relationship-building skills. The FRO demonstrates sound judgment and political acumen; performs well under deadlines; cultivates and stewards long-term foundation relationships; brokers internal and external collaborations; and contributes to significant growth in foundation revenue while working collaboratively across the Development team and campus. Position: Foundations Relations Officer Department: Corporate Foundation Relations Schedule: Full Time, Hybrid

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Develop deep understanding of BMC’s mission, programs, relevant departments, and priorities to effectively communicate cases for support and funding opportunities.
• Engage donors through personal/virtual visits, phone calls, and written correspondence.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 40-50 foundation partners, and engage in corporate opportunities as needed.
• Meet, and when possible, exceed set revenue targets and related metrics.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects to raise funds in support of BMC’s mission.
• Under the direction of the Director of Foundation Relations, assist and/or lead the preparation of foundation grant proposals, including writing letters of inquiry, concept papers, and proposals.
• Own and manage the full grant lifecycle, including coordinating with internal stakeholders to gather required materials; developing proposal narratives, budgets, and budget justifications; preparing and editing all proposal components and attachments; ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and award requirements; and drafting funder correspondence and stewardship materials.
• Partner with Prospect Development to research and identify new potential foundation funders, intentionally growing our donor pipeline and broadening support to the institution.
• Retain and upgrade a portfolio of current foundation donors and prospects, fostering these relationships through regular communication and stewardship.
• Regularly collaborate with key clinical leaders, PIs, and program directors to understand and support departmental and programmatic priorities, ensuring alignment with donor interests and facilitating meaningful donor engagement where appropriate.
• Develop compelling proposals that align with institutional and donor interest & need.
• Provide necessary briefing and background information to these stakeholders when needed.
• Submit timely contact reports, proposals, and other necessary documentation using Raiser’s Edge NXT; have familiarity with fundraising CRMs.
• Participate in annual program planning, goal setting, and opportunity assessment; actively contribute to donor engagement activities and strategic planning across the donor pipeline and opportunity development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Be Part of a Team Making a Difference

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing Office of Development that is driving a bold vision to elevate Boston Medical Center’s philanthropic profile among individual, foundation, and corporate donors in the region and nationally. We are mission driven and passionate, visionary and strategic, nimble and collaborative. Working within our office and across the hospital, we’re nurturing and growing a community of supporters who share BMC’s commitment to clinical excellence and inclusive research that combine to serve as a national model for equity in healthcare. If you believe everyone deserves excellent care and want to use your proven Development talents at a place where you’ll make a meaningful impact, consider BMC. We offer our employees an array of wellbeing services, competitive pay, and a wide range of benefits, including a highly subsidized health care plan for employees and their family members. BMC is proud to be one of Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare nationally, and also to be the Lown Institute’s #1 Most Racially Inclusive Hospital in the country.

About Boston Medical Center (BMC)

As an employer, Boston Medical Center is one of a kind—delivering the benefits of well-regarded institutions with the innovative spirit found in smaller organizations. BMC is a leading academic medical center with a deep commitment to health equity and a proud history of serving all who come to us for care. BMC provides high-quality healthcare and wrap around support that treats the whole person, extending beyond our physical campus into our vibrant and diverse communities. This ranges from food and transportation all the way to economic mobility initiatives including jobs and financial literacy. The work does not stop there. Behind the scenes, BMC is a proud advocate for social, racial and environmental justice, and engages with the community to create two-way dialogues to best inform our work. BMC is advancing medicine, while training the next generation of healthcare providers and researchers as the primary teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. (The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required A minimum of five years of successful foundation relations, grant writing, or development experience in a complex, mission-driven institution similar in size to BMC. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience in health care, public health, social service, or research setting a plus. Prior experience and familiarity with partnering with clinical and programmatic leadership strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Demonstrated success in managing the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of five+ figure foundation prospects & opportunity development.
• Detail oriented and able to perform well under deadline while managing multiple tasks/projects effectively and efficiently.
• Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset, with strong problem-solving, analytical, and prioritization skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; must effectively communicate in a highly professional manner and have comfort working with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as with external partners.
• Proven ability to use metrics to drive decisions and achieve strategic objectives.
• Enterprising professional with strong interpersonal skills, a desire to learn and implement knowledge, and a keen sense of diplomacy.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to own all aspects of a project.
• Ability to manage up; comfort sharing perspective and analyses.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $78,000.00- $113,000.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Benefits

• wellbeing services
• competitive pay
• wide range of benefits
• highly subsidized health care plan for employees and their family members
• medical
• dental
• vision
• pharmacy
• discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities
• resources to support employee and family well-being

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Accommodations

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Background and Compliance

BMC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.