Senior Director of Strategic Foundation Partnerships

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work schedule

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 focuses on securing strategic foundation partnerships to drive revenue and support the Society’s programs.

The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, proven leadership, and a track record of securing substantial foundation grants, with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Proven leadership in building and guiding teams.
• Strong track record securing substantial foundation grants.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of the Philanthropic Foundations Team.
• Implement strategic visions to secure foundation partnerships and drive revenue.
• Foster collaboration across departments to support Society programs.

Skills

Nonprofit fundraising

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-department collaboration

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.