Senior Foundation Relations Director (Hybrid)

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Meals on Wheels America seeks a Foundation Relations Director to lead foundation and grant fundraising efforts from Arlington, VA. The role manages institutional donors, develops strategic funding initiatives, writes proposals, and collaborates with senior leadership to meet fundraising goals.

The position emphasizes relationship-building with funders, stewardship, and staying ahead of nonprofit fundraising trends to sustain long-term support for programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in nonprofit development with a focus on foundation relations.
• Proven ability to secure significant foundation grants and manage institutional donor relationships.
• Experience developing and executing strategic fundraising plans and identifying new funding sources.
• Excellent proposals, reports and donor communications writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 20-30 foundation and institutional donors, cultivating grants.
• Lead development and execution of a foundation relations strategy.
• Write compelling proposals, grant applications and reports to funders.
• Build and maintain relationships with foundation representatives and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align funding with priorities.
• Use donor management software to track funding progress and deadlines.
• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities with foundations and partners.
• Ensure compliance with donor privacy guidelines and maintain accurate records.
• Stay current on industry trends in foundation relations and nonprofit fundraising.

Skills

Foundation relations

Grant writing

Institutional fundraising

Donor communications

Proposal writing

Stakeholder relations

Project management

Tools

EveryAction

Job description

Meals on Wheels America seeks a Foundation Relations Director to lead foundation and grant fundraising efforts from Arlington, VA. The role manages institutional donors, develops strategic funding initiatives, writes proposals, and collaborates with senior leadership to meet fundraising goals.

The position emphasizes relationship-building with funders, stewardship, and staying ahead of nonprofit fundraising trends to sustain long-term support for programs.