Senior Foundation Partnerships Manager
Quick answer
DonorsChoose is hiring a Senior Foundation Partnerships Manager for NYC office or remote positions, offering $90k-$110k or higher in specific locations to manage strategic partnerships with foundations and donors.
- Role
- Senior Foundation Partnerships Manager
- Organization
- DonorsChoose
- Location
- NYC office (hybrid) or fully remote from CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, or WI
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $90,000 - $110,000 or $100,000- $120,000 in specific higher cost of labor locations
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
DonorsChoose is seeking a Senior Foundation Partnerships Manager to manage and grow strategic partnerships with private foundations and donors that advance educational equity and expand support for teachers and students nationwide.
What you'll do
- Own a portfolio of institutional and individual philanthropic relationships, developing long-term strategies that deepen engagement and increase investment over time.
- Build trusted relationships with program officers, foundation executives, trustees, individual donors, and other key decision makers.
- Contribute meaningfully toward annual fundraising goals by managing renewals and increased investments from a portfolio of sophisticated foundation and individual partners.
What it takes
- 8+ years of experience in foundation fundraising, institutional giving, philanthropy, business development, strategic partnerships, or consultative relationship management.
- Successfully secured and managed complex six- and seven-figure partnerships.
- Exceptional at building trusted relationships with foundation leaders and individuals and navigating sophisticated philanthropic organizations.
- Strategic thinker who naturally connects organizational priorities with funder interests and identifies opportunities for long-term partnership growth.
- Outstanding writer and communicator, able to translate complex ideas into compelling, fundable proposals.
- Master of prioritization, who thrives on turning ambiguity into execution.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
25 paid vacation days per year, 11 paid holidays, a rich employer-paid individual and family health plan, a matching 401(k) plan (up to 5% of base salary), annual professional development stipend, and casual and flexible work environment.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
NYC office (hybrid) or fully remote from CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, or WI.
What is the compensation range?
$90,000 - $110,000 or $100,000- $120,000 in specific higher cost of labor locations.
What are the key qualifications required?
8+ years of experience in foundation fundraising, strategic partnerships, and relationship management; ability to build trusted relationships with foundation leaders; strategic thinking; excellent writing and communication skills; prioritization skills.
How do I apply for this position?
Submit your resume and answer the application questions online. A cover letter is optional.
How to apply
Apply directly on DonorsChoose's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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