Trade Association seeks a Director/Administrator of Foundation Relations to work with its 501(c)3 Foundation stakeholders and membership. Essential duties and responsibilities include relationship building with at large membership and adjacent allies; cultivate and nurture relationships with foundation program officers, trustees, and decision-makers; act as the primary point of contact for foundation partners, providing regular updates on the impact of their contribution; develop and manage an annual budget for foundation fundraising initiatives; work with foundation officers to set and achieve fundraising targets; and, ensuring that the organization’s financial goals are met through foundation contributions and align with strategic initiatives.  This position reports to the trade association’s CEO and works in tandem with staff to achieve organizational goals. The position of Director/Administrator of Foundation Relations will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining relationships to secure the funding necessary to advance our mission.

The Director/Administrator of Foundation Relations should hold a degree in health, education, management, or social sciences or equivalent experience and have demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and organization skills as an executive in an education, health, or philanthropic organization. The Director/Administrator should be well-versed in all types of fund development from planning fundraising events to cultivating new donor relationships. Integrity, tact, incisiveness, strong communication skills, analytical and reasoning skills, problem-solving skills, good interpersonal skills, agility to manage multiple assignments, knowledge of the community served by the Foundation, a quick study, a team player and excellent oral and writing skills also required.