Being a Foundation Manager
Foundation Managers provide overall leadership to philanthropic offices. The foundation manager is responsible for fundraising, maintaining donor relations, strategic planning and execution, marketing / advertising, as well as operational and financial oversight.
Core Responsibilities
- Engaging and soliciting board members, identifying board needs, overseeing board giving
- Developing foundation processes and procedures
- Creating and maintaining relationships with institutional partners, foundations, schools, donors and corporate sponsors
- Oversight of annual budget; developing quarterly financial reports; estimating and ensuring consistent cash flow
- Building networks in the education, arts, and business communities by communicating the vision externally and serving as an ambassador; developing and implementing communication plans
Skillset Required
- Prior experience in high-level fundraising
- Proven success leading people, teams, and board members in diverse and collaborative environments
- Demonstrated success in developing relationships and raising funds, overseeing the financial and organizational operations, marketing, and building supportive communities