Director Foundation Relations

Boys Town is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Foundation Relations to join our development team. This role is pivotable in securing major philanthropic gifts from foundations to support the organizations strategic initiatives. You will be responsible for operations and staff to implement a comprehensive foundation fundraising and development program. We are looking for a strategic thinker, who can see the big picture and tell the story. You will oversee a team of 4 staff (2 full time and 2 part time).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Hires, manages, and evaluates staff.

• Directs the organizational strategy of soliciting funds through grant writing from foundations and corporations

• Identifies, qualifies, and develops relationships with new, large national foundations and corporations,

• Develops a strategy to increase funding from foundations and corporations year over year.

• Research corporate and foundation prospects for various projects and recommends proposal design and strategies for solicitation.

• Works closely with departmental staff in research, development and writing of proposals to corporations and foundations to benefit Boys Town.

• Reviews and assists with reports concerning corporate and foundation donors and prospects.

• Ability to create foundation funding strategies for capital campaigns and program expansions.

• Develops and maintains appropriate donor tracking and reporting systems.

• Represents the Development Department before a variety of individuals and groups and provides information regarding fundraising activities and Boys Town programs.

• Ensures that grant applications are of high quality and that the team is clearly communicating how Boys Town’s programs are directly addressing societal needs.

• Writes grant proposals and reports, coordinates budgetary and program information for grants, monitors the proposal review process and deadline calendar.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of fundraising techniques and practices including foundation solicitation, donor recognition, and post-award reporting.

• Strong interpersonal skills and organizational skills.

• Ability to conceptualize and write proposals to secure grants that support Boys Town’s strategic goals.

• Ability to read Form 990s and conduct foundation research.

• Strong understanding of the nuances of different foundations.

• Experience with capital campaigns.

• Ability to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate foundations private foundations, community foundations and United Way affiliates.

• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources in a non-profit organization.

• Knowledge of budget review and analysis.

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and development or donor database systems and tools.

• Ability to communicate at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

• Ability to build and sustain successful, professional relationships.

• Ability to successfully lead a team of associates.

• Strong knowledge of Boys Town model.

• Available to travel.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business or related field required.

• Minimum 7 years of experience including successful fundraising, proposal development, stewardship, donor recognition, and conducting complex prospect research required.

• Available to travel required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree preferred.

• Work with large national foundations preferred.

• Grant Professional Certification (GPC) preferred.

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