Director, Foundation Relations

$110,000 - $110,000/Yr

Good Reason Houston - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of Foundation Relations at Good Reason Houston is responsible for driving the organization's philanthropic growth through institutional fundraising efforts. This role involves developing and implementing strategies for foundation relations, managing donor engagement, and overseeing grant writing and reporting. The Director will work closely with the Chief Advancement Officer to expand the network of foundation-based funders and ensure alignment with the organization's mission of improving educational quality in Houston.

Responsibilities

• Develop and launch a multi-year strategy for increasing institutional gifts from foundations and corporate donors.
• Build and manage a robust prospect pipeline, identifying and researching potential foundation relations prospects.
• Set a strategy for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of 75-125 prospects.
• Develop written donor proposals and grant reports that align with prospects' interests and Good Reason Houston's mission.
• Ensure timely documentation of donor interactions in the eTapestry database.
• Oversee special stewardship projects and track annual goals and key performance indicators.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on grant submissions and relationship cultivation.
• Proven track record of cultivating and closing gifts of $75,000 and above.
• Experience managing a multi-million dollar annual portfolio, with confidence to raise upwards of $7M.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using donor databases such as eTapestry, Blackbaud, or Salesforce.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance