Senior Director of Strategic Foundation Partnerships

National Geographic Society; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 166,250 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible paid time off

Learning and development opportunities

Pet adoption assistance

National Geographic discounts

Job summary

The National Geographic Society in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Director, Philanthropic Foundations to lead the development and management of its Philanthropic Foundations Team. This role involves implementing strategic visions to secure impactful foundation partnerships that drive revenue and support the Society’s programs.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in nonprofit development, proven leadership skills, and a track record of securing substantial foundation grants. The position requires excellent communication and project management skills as well as the ability to foster collaboration across departments.

This hybrid role involves working at the office two days a week and offers a competitive salary range of $166,250.00 - $175,000.00, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in nonprofit or business development environments.
• Demonstrated success in leading matrixed teams.
• Experience in soliciting multi-million-dollar foundation grants.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of Philanthropic Foundations Team.
• Develop and implement strategic vision for partnerships.
• Cultivate and secure major foundation partnerships.

Skills

Strategic vision execution

Leadership and team management

Proposal development

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Foundation grant management

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Grant management tools

CRM systems

Job description

The National Geographic Society in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Director, Philanthropic Foundations to lead the development and management of its Philanthropic Foundations Team. This role involves implementing strategic visions to secure impactful foundation partnerships that drive revenue and support the Society’s programs.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in nonprofit development, proven leadership skills, and a track record of securing substantial foundation grants. The position requires excellent communication and project management skills as well as the ability to foster collaboration across departments.

This hybrid role involves working at the office two days a week and offers a competitive salary range of $166,250.00 - $175,000.00, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.