Foundation Director jobs in Virginia

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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Associate Director of Foundation Relations
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Virginia, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description

    LINK, Center for Advancing Partnerships, is seeking an Associate Director of Foundation Relations to advance the goals of Virginia Tech. LINK, a jointly-funded center between Advancement and the Office of Research and Innovation, supports university-wide strategic initiatives, program partnerships, and the university’s $650 million research enterprise. The Associate Director of Foundation Relations, reporting to the Director of Foundation Relations, will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding foundations for support of academic programs and faculty research. Specific priorities will be assigned by the Director of Foundation Relations with the Associate Director expected to develop long-term foundation partnerships while expanding existing relationships. Targeted fundraising objectives will align with Virginia Tech's strategic goals, distinct areas of excellence and geographic diversity.||The Associate Director will take a proactive approach to new prospect identification so as to secure new channels of philanthropic support for the university. A willingness to travel represents a prerequisite with this position designed to open / expand the university's foundation philanthropic reach. The Associate Director will possess sound proposal writing and communications skills and will be inherently collaborative.

    Required Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree and experience or Masters' degree.||Understanding of the nature of foundation philanthropy as it relates to higher education.||Demonstrated ability to communicate the critical role of foundation support in ensuring the success of the research, teaching and outreach mission of Virginia Tech to diverse groups of constituents.||Ability to determine how best to develop and maintain effective relationships with foundation partners and determine when and how a foundation can be successfully solicited for a gift.||Demonstrated ability to relate well to and understand the needs and interests of foundations in order to develop relationships between them and Virginia Tech.||Ability to promote Virginia Tech's fundraising and strategic priorities by developing excellent working relationships with faculty, senior academic leaders, advancement division teams, and senior foundation executives. ||Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google, large database and research applications. ||Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to articulate the importance of higher education and understand and articulate the critical role and priorities of the university and the development program.||The successful candidate will be self-motivated and will embrace the concept and attitude of teamwork in a complex organization. |

    Preferred Qualifications

    Preference given to candidates who demonstrate experience in higher education fundraising, university administration, or other related experience in complex organizations. Preference given to candidates with proven success in building productive, long-term relationships with senior administrators, key business leaders, faculty, staff, institutional boards, volunteers, and/or donors.

    Pay Band

    N/A

    Appointment Type

    Regular

    Salary Information

    Commensurate with experience

    Review Date

    2/7/24

    Additional Information

    • Safe Driving Record
    • Routine Travel or Telework – (50% or more travel)
    • Uncommon Work Schedule – (Rotating Shifts, Weekend, Nights)
    • Unable to Sponsor Work Visas
    • The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
    • Regional and national travel required for the purposes of conducting field research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, which may include overnights and weekends.
    • Must have the ability and willingness to travel utilizing standard, commercial, and/or personal modes of transportation.
    • Ability to work nights and weekends, and participation in college or university programs when possible.

    About Virginia Tech

    Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

    Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

    If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Advancement HR at advhr@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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Director of Foundation Operations
  • Goodwin Living
  • Alexandria, VA FULL_TIME
  • Celebrated as the #1 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2023 by The Washington Post, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries. Wh...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Charlottesville, VA FULL_TIME
  • The Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations will play a leadership role in the completion of the University of Virginia’s $5 billion Honor the Future Campaign while also building the te...
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Director of Foundation, Corporate, & Government Relations
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia
  • Charlottesville, VA FULL_TIME
  • Position: Director of Foundation, Corporate, & Government Relations Location: Administrative Office, 1000 B Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA, 22903 Position Status: Full time, Exempt. Compensation Type...
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Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
  • The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
  • Charlottesville, VA FULL_TIME
  • The Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations will play a leadership role in the completion of the University of Virginia’s $5 billion Honor the Future Campaign while also building the te...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Director, National Foundation and Government Development
  • WETA/PBS NewsHour
  • Arlington, VA FULL_TIME
  • Description Title : Director, National Foundation & Government Development Status : Full Time: Exempt Reports to: Vice President, Foundation & Government Development JOB OBJECTIVE : The Director, Nati...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director of Annual Giving (Temporary Part-Time)
  • Pellissippi State Community College
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Title: Director of Annual Giving (Temporary Part-Time) Department: Foundation Campus: Hardin Valley Campus Closing Date:...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Amenity Center Attendant
  • HHHunt Homes
  • Blacksburg, VA
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  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director
  • Careerbuilder
  • Killdeer, ND
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  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director
  • St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
  • Saint Johnsbury, VT
  • Job Description Job Description ST. JOHNSBURY ATHENAEUM DIRECTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title: Athenaeum Director Repo...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Clinton, MD
  • Chick-fil-A Woodyard Landing in Clinton, MD is looking for a passionate and experienced Director to lead a seasoned and ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director
  • The Anderson Search Group
  • Uvalde, TX
  • Director of Client Engagement and Deposit Strategy The Anderson Search Group has been engaged by one of our top clients ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Baltimore School for the Arts, Foundation Director
  • Edgility Consulting
  • Baltimore, MD
  • The Baltimore School for the Arts Foundation is the fundraising partner of the Baltimore School for the Arts. The Founda...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director
  • Visa
  • Homestead, FL
  • Company Description Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)), officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of ...
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Income Estimation for Foundation Director jobs
$155,642 to $226,591

Foundation Director in Huntington, NY
The foundation director reports to the board of directors.
December 24, 2019
Foundation Director in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The director works closely with members of the board of directors, keeping them informed of developments at the organization and seeking their input and approval for programs and policies.
February 14, 2020
Foundation Director in Gainesville, FL
The foundation director reports to the organization's board of directors and coordinates things such as overall strategy, program development and the hiring of employees and volunteers.
January 04, 2020