Director of Foundations & Government Grants
Quick answer
The Trevor Project is hiring a remote Director of Foundations & Government Grants to lead fundraising strategy and manage partnership growth for their LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention mission.
- Role
- Director of Foundations & Government Grants
- Organization
- The Trevor Project
- Location
- Remote (Continental U.S., Alaska, or Hawaii)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Trevor Project is seeking a Director of Foundations & Government Grants to lead and scale its fundraising efforts across government and foundation partnerships. The role involves managing a high-performing team, developing strategic cultivation models, and overseeing the full grant lifecycle from prospecting to impact reporting. This position requires a mission-driven leader capable of cross-functional collaboration with program and finance departments to secure significant funding for LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention. The director will represent the organization in high-level pitches and manage relationships with key government and foundation stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Lead, coach, and manage a team to drive foundation and government partnership opportunities.
- Develop and steward relationships with large foundations and federal, state, and city government agencies.
- Oversee the full grant lifecycle including prospecting, pitching, submission, and reporting.
- Collaborate with program and finance teams to ensure compliance and develop budget materials.
- Represent the organization in high-level presentations and build evolving partnership models.
What it takes
- Proven track record of successful foundations and government fundraising with six-figure asks.
- Extensive experience in grant writing for multi-year proposals.
- Demonstrated success in people management, training, and performance development.
- Strong ability to distill complex information into compelling, persuasive narratives.
- High level of organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive health coverage (including gender affirmation care), 403(b) retirement plan with 3% match, generous PTO, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), remote work flexibility with home office/internet reimbursement.
Frequently asked questions
Is this role remote?
Yes, this position offers remote work flexibility from anywhere in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this role is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What kind of experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have a strong track record in government and foundation fundraising, successful grant writing experience for multi-year proposals, and proven leadership in managing professional teams.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Trevor Project's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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