Director of Foundation Relations - Washington, United States - National Governors Association

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TITLE:
Director of Foundation Relations


ORGANIZATION:
National Governors Association


LOCATION:
Washington, DC _(onsite)_


DURATION:
Full Time


POSITION STATUS:
Exempt


REPORTS TO:
Chief Development Officer


ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND


Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association is the bipartisan organization of Governors from the 55 states, territories and commonwealths.

NGA's mission is to share best practices, address issues of national and state interest, and drive innovative solutions that improve state government and support the principles of federalism.


NGA's Center for Best Practices is the policy and research arm that helps Governors develop and implement solutions to public policy challenges.

NGA's Government Relations group assists in ensuring the voice of Governors are heard in Congress, and the Executive Branch and NGA's Communications team collaborates with Governors' offices to amplify bipartisan messaging and strategy.

Throughout the year, NGA convenes Governors and senior advisors for meaningful discourse, problem-solving and thought leadership.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION RELATIONS


Working with the Chief Development Officer and leadership within the Center for Best Practices, the Director of Foundation Relations will manage the organization's philanthropic relationships (in collaboration with NGA Center for Best Practices policy staff) through stewardship, creative engagement, and proposal discussion and development.

This role involves strategic planning, grant management, and building and nurturing relationships with key foundation donors to support organizational goals.

Other important responsibilities of the Director of Foundation Relations include:

  • Funder Identification/Cultivation/ Solicitation_
  • Create strategies, tailored cultivation, and stewardship plans to retain current donors and maximize giving potential;
  • Develop and implement strategies for identifying and cultivating new funding opportunities;
  • Support a portfolio of current and potential funders;
  • Secure funding by developing new relationships with foundations and building deeper relationships with existing partners through targeted outreach, networking events, and meetings;
  • Utilize databases and other research tools to gather information on individuals, corporations, and foundations;
  • Track and maintain records of funder interactions, proposals, grants and reporting using Grantseeker and CRM;
  • Prepare and present proposals and presentations to solicit financial support from potential funding sources;
  • Funder Stewardship_
  • Support the growth of philanthropy partnerships by playing an active role in managing daytoday stewardship of philanthropy deliverables and programs;
  • Design and create a personalized stewardship plan tailored to the needs, goals, and communication style of each funder;
  • Serve as primary point of contact providing regular communication, impact updates, engagement opportunities, thank you notes, and acknowledgement letters;
  • Collaborate with Development team, NGA leadership, and Center leadership to strategize techniques to play an effective role in stewarding existing foundations relationships to yield increased participation and giving;
  • Analyze and report on the effectiveness of foundation fundraising activities, making datadriven decisions to enhance future strategies; and
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Development Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Effectively represent NGA under a variety of circumstances, including interactions and meetings with funders and networking opportunities at meetings, and events;
  • Effectively represent NGA under a variety of circumstances including interactions with Governors, Governors' spouses and partners and Governors' senior staff;
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in team dynamics and strategic planning in a fundraising context;
  • Successfully solicit, secure, and steward grants and partnerships and have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals;
  • Understand fundraising priorities and translate them into giving opportunities;
  • Understand donor motivations to effectively engage with funders;
  • Collaborate with program staff to ensure that proposals align with the organization's mission and objectives;
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills;
  • Have an existing portfolio of relationships with funders interested in nonprofit leadership;
  • Have an optimistic outlook and a flexible, innovative approach to problemsolving;
  • Successfully utilized customer relationship management systems;
  • Manage multiple projects;
  • Understand and effectively use the Microsoft Office suite; and
  • Travel, as necessary.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Your resume highlighting your education, experience, and direct transferable skills

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
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