Strategic Foundation Relations Director

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is seeking a Senior Director of Foundation Relations to lead and grow foundation fundraising, report to Development Team, and supervise four fundraising professionals.

This role will translate organizational priorities into compelling funding opportunities, build enduring partnerships with funders, and oversee grant proposals, reporting, and CRM maintenance to ensure strategic alignment and sustained impact.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in institutional foundation fundraising.
• Ability to translate priorities into compelling funding opportunities.
• Strong collaboration across program, finance, and development functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive foundation fundraising strategy.
• Oversee proposal development and grant reporting.
• Lead cultivation and stewardship of foundation funders.
• Coordinate grant budgets and revenue forecasting.
• Supervise a team of four fundraising professionals.

Skills

Strategic fundraising

Donor stewardship

Team leadership

Foundation program management

Tools

CRM systems (Salesforce)

Job description

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is seeking a Senior Director of Foundation Relations to lead and grow foundation fundraising, report to Development Team, and supervise four fundraising professionals.

This role will translate organizational priorities into compelling funding opportunities, build enduring partnerships with funders, and oversee grant proposals, reporting, and CRM maintenance to ensure strategic alignment and sustained impact.