Director of Foundation Relationships, International Aid

Position Summary:

We seek an experienced and dedicated Director of Foundations to
lead our efforts in securing funding and support from private and
public foundations to support our international programs. The
Director of Foundations will be pivotal in developing and
maintaining relationships with foundations to secure the funding
necessary to advance our mission.  This position will be
measured based on revenue performance.

Organizational Background: International
Samaritan is a Christ-centered organization grounded in Catholic
Social Teaching. Our mission is to walk hand-in-hand with people
living or working in communities around the garbage dumps of
developing nations, along with those with a calling to help, to
break the chains of poverty, and to improve our lives together. In
2023-24, we will have 900 scholars receiving holistic scholarships
with us as our primary lever for achieving our mission.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Foundation Relationship Building:
   • Identify, research, and target potential private and public
     foundation partners that align with the organization’s mission and
     objectives.
   • Cultivate and nurture relationships with foundation program
     officers, trustees, and decision-makers.
2. Grant Proposal Development:
   • Working in collaboration develop compelling grant proposals
     tailored to the interests and guidelines of foundation
     partners.
   • Collaborate with the program teams to gather data, stories, and
     information necessary for grant applications.
   • Ensure grant applications are submitted on time and in
     compliance with all requirements.
3. Grant Management:
   • Oversee the administration of grants, ensuring that all grant
     reporting requirements are met and deadlines are adhered to.
   • Maintain comprehensive records of grant applications,
     approvals, and rejections.
   • Communicate and coordinate with program teams to track progress
     and outcomes of grant-funded projects.
4. Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Act as the primary point of contact for foundation partners,
     providing regular updates on the impact of their grants.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and
     delivery of programs and projects promised to foundation
     partners.
5. Financial Goal Achievement:
   • Develop and manage an annual budget for foundation fundraising
     initiatives.
   • Partner with the E.D. to set and achieve fundraising targets,
     ensuring that the organization’s financial goals are met through
     foundation contributions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, or a
  related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven track record of successful foundation fundraising and
  relationship-building for an international organization.
• Strong understanding of the grant-making process and foundation
  landscape.
• Excellent communication and grant writing skills, both written
  and verbal.
• Proficient in relationship management, negotiation, and
  stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with grant management software and databases.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a
  team.
• Prefer local candidates but consideration will be given to
  highly qualified remote candidates.