Title:  Foundation Relations Specialist - national

Date Revised:  1/15/2017

Department:  Advancement

Status:  Full-time, Salaried Exempt

Reports to:  Director, Foundation Relations

Location:  San Francisco Bay Area or Washington D.C., Metro Area.

Hours: Flexible schedule (M-F);

Salary Range:

Salary Grade:

Position Summary: Secure grant funding by maintaining relations and fulfilling proposal and reporting requirements with current foundation partners.  Identify and research potential foundation partners and develop a pipeline of long-term foundation support.  Manage a portfolio of donors, including writing grant proposals and reports, preparing budgets and financial reports.

Essential Functions (90% of time):

• Meet revenue targets for a defined portfolio of foundation donors and prospects. Identify funding opportunities and develop strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of those.
• Write compelling grant proposals, concept papers, letters of inquiry, reports, and acknowledgement letters for foundations. 
• Prepare financial information, including budgets and financial reports, in collaboration with program and finance staff.
• Engage in meetings with funders and prepare meeting materials and talking points for visits to funders.
• Research and vet foundation and corporate grantmaking prospects in collaboration with Foundation Relations team and Advancement team.
• Manage and track all relevant deadlines within the portfolio.
• Participate in select program planning sessions to help identify funding opportunities for SCA programs and strategic initiatives.

Supplemental Functions (10% of time):

• Coordinate with advancement colleagues and leadership team to maximize fundraising opportunities. 
• Maintain familiarity with SCA programs through program research, possible field visits, and communications with program and partnership development teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures/Accountabilities:

• Ensure annual revenue goals are met.
• Maintain, or grow, foundation revenue by ensuring the consistent and timely submission of successful, competitive proposals. 
• Maintain regular and timely reporting on progress to goals.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with other Advancement Team members to achieve annual philanthropic goals for assigned foundation donors.
• Understand and follow the guidelines in SCA’s Staff Handbook.
• Understand and model SCA’s Operating Values and Leadership Behaviors.

Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of relevant experience, particularly foundation and corporate relations required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Experience with grant writing required.
• Demonstrated successful track record in managing relationships by telephone and email.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team necessary
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously required
• Strong Constituent Management Database and MSOffice skills required particularly Word, Outlook and Excel a must 
• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
• Willingness to travel regionally (10-20%)