VP, Foundation Relations

Covenant House International

. Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of foundations capable of making seven- and eight-figure commitments .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in foundation relations and institutional fundraising, with a proven track record of securing significant grants and managing complex relationships. Capable of developing and executing effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to achieve ambitious fundraising goals.

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Foundation RelationsInstitutional FundraisingGrant Proposal DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementFundraising Strategy

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Hard Skills

Fundraising ExperienceGrant WritingProposal DevelopmentGrant BudgetingStewardship StrategiesRevenue GenerationCultivation StrategiesAnalytical CapabilitiesProject ManagementRelationship Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication AbilitiesCollaborationIndependenceProactivity

Industry Keywords

Philanthropic AdvisorsFoundation PartnershipsInstitutional InvestmentFunder EngagementImpact DiscussionsFunding TrendsExecutive LeadershipCross-Functional TeamsVulnerable YouthCovenant House Mission

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of foundations capable of making seven- and eight-figure commitments
Identify and secure significant new foundation partnerships aligned with Covenant House's mission, strategic priorities, and programmatic objectives
Grow and upgrade an existing portfolio through expanded grants, multi-year commitments, and increased institutional investment
Manage complex foundation relationships from qualification through solicitation and stewardship
Develop and maintain a pipeline of high-capacity institutional prospects
Lead foundation solicitations and funding discussions for major initiatives, strategic priorities, capital needs, research, advocacy, and international programs
Meet or exceed annual goals for revenue, proposals, and foundation engagement
Monitor foundation funding trends and identify opportunities for new support
Build relationships with foundation presidents, executive directors, trustees, family office representatives, program officers, and philanthropic advisors
Coordinate site visits, funder briefings, impact discussions, and executive engagement
Deliver stewardship demonstrating impact, accountability, and alignment with funder priorities
Partner with grant writers and cross-functional teams to develop proposals, reports, funding frameworks, and cases for support
Collaborate with senior leaders and subject matter experts to strengthen cultivation and solicitation efforts
Coordinate executive leadership and board involvement in foundation relationships
Contribute to Covenant House's institutional fundraising strategy and strengthen Foundation Relations systems and best practices
Represent Covenant House professionally in external settings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience
Significant experience in foundation relations and institutional giving
Demonstrated track record of securing multiple grants and commitments of $1 million or more from private foundations
Proven success managing and growing portfolios of foundation prospects and funders
Experience securing new foundation funding and expanded investments from existing partners
Experience developing and executing complex cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
Experience identifying and developing new foundation funding opportunities
Demonstrated success generating substantial new revenue from foundations
Experience collaborating with executive leaders, board members, program staff, and cross-functional fundraising teams
Ability to work independently, proactively identify opportunities, and consistently achieve ambitious fundraising goals with minimal management
Willingness and ability to travel as needed
Expertise in foundation relations and institutional fundraising
Strong understanding of international, national, regional, family, and independent foundation landscapes
Strong understanding of proposal development, grant budgeting, stewardship, and reporting requirements
Strong proposal development, writing, editing, and presentation abilities
Strong project management, organizational, and analytical capabilities
Passion for Covenant House's mission and commitment to serving vulnerable youth

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Travel nationally up to 10%-20% as needed
Equal employment opportunity and discrimination-free workplace
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities and medical conditions
Opportunities for staff to grow and thrive