Director, Philanthropy – Corporate & Foundation

National Math and Science Initiative

Director of Philanthropy executing fundraising strategies to support strategic growth at NMSI. Stewarding corporate and foundation relationships, developing proposals and managing donor communications.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $134,640 - $154,836 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategies, donor relationship management, and compelling narrative development to effectively advance philanthropic partnerships. Proficient in project management and cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals and measurable results.

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Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentDonor Relationship ManagementProposal and Report DevelopmentProject ManagementCRM Experience

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Hard Skills

FundraisingInstitutional GivingProposal WritingData SynthesisPortfolio Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTeam CollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceCRM

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyCorporate RelationsFoundation RelationsBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Director, Philanthropy (Corporate & Foundation) will contribute to NMSI’s mission by helping execute and advance fundraising strategies that support strategic programmatic growth, aligned with priorities set by the Senior Director, Business Development (Philanthropy) and connected to broader Business Development team and organizational goals.
This role will steward existing corporate and foundation donors, cultivate new philanthropic opportunities, and help translate NMSI’s work into compelling funder-facing narratives, proposals, reports, and communications.
Through a mix of portfolio management, donor stewardship, proposal and report development, prospecting, and cross-functional collaboration, the Director will serve as a key relationship builder and project manager across NMSI’s philanthropic partnerships.
This individual will be expected to understand NMSI’s programs deeply, identify the right story for the right donor audience, and work across teams to gather the data, examples, collateral, and insights needed to advance funding relationships.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced fundraisers and donor relationship managers: You have at least five years of growing responsibility in fundraising, corporate and/or foundation relations, institutional giving, business development, or a related field, with demonstrated success cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding significant philanthropic partnerships.
Strong writers and storytellers: You are skilled at developing compelling narratives for proposals, reports, donor communications, and other external materials. You can synthesize complex programmatic information and data into clear, persuasive language that resonates with donor audiences.
Skilled project managers, action oriented, and results driven: You are focused on prioritizing tasks, solving problems, attention to detail, and delivering measurable results that align with our organizational priorities. You are able to manage donor portfolios, proposal and reporting timelines, meeting preparation, follow-up, and internal coordination with discipline and consistency.
Relationship-minded and team-oriented: You build strong internal and external relationships, communicate with clarity and professionalism, and foster collaboration across teams. You are comfortable working with colleagues across departments to gather information, align strategy, and move work forward.
Agile strategic learners: You may not have led every element of fundraising strategy before, but you bring the curiosity, judgment, and aptitude to grow into a more strategic portfolio leadership role over time. You can adapt as priorities shift, navigate ambiguity, and work across different departments to gather what is needed.
Tech-savvy and systems-disciplined: You are comfortable using technology to strengthen organization, communication, and accountability. Experience with a CRM is required; Salesforce experience is preferred.
Mission-aligned: You are energized by NMSI’s mission and interested in becoming a subject matter expert in NMSI’s work, programs, outcomes, and donor-facing value proposition.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (85% paid for employees and a significant portion for dependents)
401(k) with up to 6% employer match, fully vested on day one
Potential annual salary increases and bonuses based on organizational performance
Referral bonuses
A remote-first work environment
Monthly telecommunications stipend
25+ paid holidays, including a one-week summer break and two-week winter break
Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 14 days per year, that begins accruing with your first paycheck
A paid personal day that is immediately available on your start date
Access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous professional development
Annual gift card for birthdays and work anniversaries, plus additional perks for significant milestone anniversaries, including paid sabbaticals and cash bonuses
Nine weeks of fully paid parental leave, applicable regardless of gender identity, and includes births by surrogate, adoption, or foster placement of a child