Director of Foundation Relations Sojourners

3 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Vacancies Full time
Job Title: Director of Foundation Relations Sojourners

Sojourners is an ecumenical Christian media and advocacy organization that works towards social and racial justice. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our Advancement Team as the Director of Foundation Relations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement strategies to increase support from existing foundation funders and identify new potential foundation support.
  • Partner with senior staff to cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors and support foundation fundraising.
  • Collaborate with program staff to develop concepts and proposals.
  • Provide grants management by meeting with program staff on a quarterly basis.
  • Prepare foundation materials, including proposals, project budgets, letters of inquiry, grant reports, agreements, emails, presentations, and acknowledgment letters.
  • Ensure high-quality stewardship by coordinating intra-organizational efforts to produce grant reports and meet funder requirements.
  • Research the giving interests of foundation funders and stay abreast of philanthropic trends and recent foundation giving.
  • Identify new opportunities for funding that align with Sojourners' programs through prospect research.
  • Lead the planning and execution of meetings with foundation staff; research and draft briefings for executive leadership in advance of foundation meetings; and prepare senior staff for foundation meetings and phone calls.
  • Liaise with program and finance staff to track grant spending.
  • Forecast foundation revenue and participate in annual budget process.
Requirements:
  • Goal-oriented, self-starter with a sharp attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum five years of professional experience, including at least three years of foundation relations and grants management experience or comparable work with foundations.
  • Demonstrated success managing relationships with program officers and internal colleagues to create the conditions for success.
  • Demonstrated success in soliciting and renewing contributions from foundations by articulating a compelling case for support through multiple communication tools.
  • Knowledge of social justice philanthropic sectors, including democracy, health equity, economic justice, and racial justice, is desirable.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and prospect research skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
  • Knowledge of Raiser's Edge database is desirable.
  • Support for Sojourners' mission.

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