Foundation Director directs the execution of the vision, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, and grantmaking operations that support the overall objectives of a foundation. Defines the goals and tactics for fundraising campaigns and program initiatives. Being a Foundation Director represents the foundation to the public and media to communicate its mission, values, and accomplishments. Maintains positive relationships with foundation stakeholders, including the board of directors, grantees, community leaders, donors, and prospective donors. Additionally, Foundation Director oversees grantmaking operations, including developing grant guidelines, reviewing grant applications, and managing the grant evaluation process. Manages foundation programs and initiatives that align with the foundation's mission and values. Implements systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the foundation's grantmaking and programs. Ensures all foundation activities comply with applicable laws, reporting requirements, and regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Foundation Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Foundation Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Job Summary
Reporting to the CEO, with a dotting line to the Foundation Board, has primary responsibility for the EHS Foundation, including EHS branding, networking, advocacy, and community relations. This role will be responsible for researching, identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporations, corporate foundations, and private foundations. This position will work closely with volunteers and actively work to establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with the corporate and foundation sectors, as well as other key communities, that will result in funding for the immediate and long-term goals of the EHS Foundation. This role will be expected to maintain strong communication ties with corporate and foundation donors and prospects.
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Requirements
Minimum Level of Education: Bachelor's degree with course work in Business, Journalism, Marketing/Public Relations preferred. A combination of training, education, and or experience that provided the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications.
Formal Training: Skills with experience in critical thinking, analytics, planning, organizing, implementing, facilitating, interviewing, interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communications.
Licensure, Certification, Registration: CFRE certification is highly preferred
Work Experience: Minimum of (5) years foundation fundraising and/or community work experience in coordinating and representing organizational activities and acting as a liaison to local, state, and/or federal officials, to include foundation and coordinating additional funding sources.
Computer Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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