Assistant Vice President, Foundation Relations

The Company is seeking a senior foundation relations leader to develop and execute fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities. Responsibilities include identifying and cultivating foundation prospects, building a strong funding pipeline, and securing significant philanthropic support. The role leads the creation of proposals, concept papers, and presentations, translating complex scientific and community programs into compelling funding opportunities. It also coordinates funder engagement and stewardship, collaborates with researchers and organizational leaders, and oversees relationship tracking, reporting, and proposal timelines. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in foundation relations, grant writing, or institutional giving. A demonstrated record of securing substantial foundation funding, including six- and seven-figure grants, and experience developing complex proposals with multiple stakeholders are required. Strong writing, storytelling, strategic planning, project management, and relationship-building skills are essential. Candidates should be able to communicate complex scientific, medical, and programmatic concepts and work effectively with senior leaders, researchers, volunteers, and donors; experience in healthcare, biomedical research, public health, or higher education is preferred.