E-3 Visa Foundation Director Jobs
Foundation Director roles in the U.S. require demonstrating specialty occupation status, which means your degree field must align directly with foundation leadership, philanthropy management, or nonprofit administration. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship for these positions without entering a lottery, with two-year renewable status and no annual cap.
See All Foundation Director JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 8+ Foundation Director jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 8+ Foundation Director jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Foundation Director roles.
Get Access To All JobsWork Arrangement: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)
Requisition Number: 269400
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER
Date: Apr 27, 2026
School of Medicine
Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.
Help build partnerships that support research, education, and patient care.
Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs (DHDAA) supports a flexible work environment by offering on-site (in office 5 days a week), hybrid (in office a minimum of 2 days a week or defined by manager), remote (work off-site 5 days a week), and flexible start and end time work arrangements. All team members must reside within a 50-mile radius of our downtown Durham office.
If working a hybrid or remote schedule, individuals must have access to and maintain a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service and work collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and tools. With approval from their manager, staff members may work a flexible schedule in terms of start/end times, while working within DHDAA’s core work hours between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (eastern standard). At the discretion of Managers and/or Senior Leadership, staff working a hybrid, remote or flex schedule may be required to be in the office on days and/or times outside of the agreed upon schedule.
Be You.
Advance Duke Health’s mission in research, education and healthcare by building and supporting successful and lasting relationships with foundations and private grant-making organizations.
As a member of the Foundation Relations and Strategic Partnerships team in Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (DHDAA), serve as a frontline fundraiser toward a primary goal of increased philanthropic support for the identified institutional priorities of Duke Health.
Design, coordinate, and implement strategies to secure gift and grant funding from private foundations, as well as from other private grant-making organizations, at the local, regional, and national level.
Work closely with faculty members to articulate the current and potential impact of their work in alignment with mission and priorities of prospective funders. Maintain positive, productive, and ongoing interaction with senior leaders of Duke Health, faculty, physicians, and colleagues in Development, Research Administration, and other partner offices across campus.
Proactively identify new prospects for Duke Health based on grant-making potential and fit with institutional priorities.
Exercise autonomy, diplomacy and persistence while navigating the complex academic medical center environment and representing the organization to foundation leaders of the highest level.
Work Arrangement – Hybrid; This position is full time and located in Durham, NC. This is not a remote position.
DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES\SKILLS
- An advanced degree is preferred.
- Experience with science communications and research development.
- Demonstrated track record of successful collaborations with faculty members and, in particular, experience developing grant proposals or administering grant funding from foundations. Experience with science and/or medicine is strongly recommended.
- Preference for experience writing or editing complex, science-based proposals to support research activities in an academic medical center environment.
- Must have a proven writing ability, specifically to write or edit proposals and letters of inquiry fluidly and thoughtfully, either in cooperation with faculty, principal investigators, and development colleagues, or initiated independently. Must be willing to provide writing samples for an interview with an emphasis on proposal materials.
- Preference for experience in a complex, multi-tiered work environment. Ideal background will include work in foundation relations, research development, science communication, program development, or complex project management in an academic medical center, in another academic setting, or in a healthcare environment. Must be able to manage and prioritize requests coming from different offices and to balance a deadline- and goal-based environment.
- Must be able to work with colleagues throughout Duke Health and Duke University on the development of funding opportunities for foundations and corporations who have multiple interests at Duke Health and Duke University.
- Must be able to represent DHDAA to foundations and other philanthropic organizations with the highest capacity of giving and who have an interest in Duke Health and Duke University.
- Must have excellent verbal communication skills, as the Associate Director will be asked to represent the office to both faculty members and to foundation representatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training - Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience
- Work requires five (5) years of experience in alumni affairs, public relations, fund raising, sales and promotions, marketing, student activities or a related field in order to acquire skills necessary to administer, coordinate and/or participate in fund raising activities.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Be Bold.
Work Performed
Fundraising Activities – 75%
- Cultivate, solicit and steward foundation prospects within assigned portfolio and primarily at the major gift level ($100K or more), traveling as necessary.
- Research and write foundation proposals; review and edit proposals developed by others. Provide feedback to strengthen proposals and ensure alignment with foundation priorities.
- Keep abreast of foundation priorities and funding trends to recommend highly coordinated and proactive cultivation and solicitation strategies to maximize funding success.
- Guide faculty members in the preparation of concept papers, letters of inquiry, and proposals to compellingly articulate the alignment and relevance of their work to foundation funding priorities.
- Help manage foundation opportunities through Duke’s Institutionally Limited Nomination (ILN) proposal process. Analyze funding priorities and trends to inform selection committee deliberations.
- Proactively identify new foundation prospects for Duke Health priorities. Direct research requests and analyze information on foundation prospects to qualify interest, determine giving potential and contribute to the development of cultivation and solicitation strategies. Identify local/regional foundations for strategy development. Build relationships with program officers to cultivate them as advocates for Duke Health priorities.
- Develop or edit reports, brochures and other materials; assist with publicity arrangements on important gifts, programs, accomplishments or events.
Collaboration and Outreach Activities – 15%
- Build partnerships, and establish and maintain regular communication with faculty members to identify programmatic strengths and expertise that can be matched to foundation funding opportunities. Also, increase the number of faculty referrals of foundation contacts in order to develop institutionally coordinated strategies toward larger solicitations.
- Meet with and present to faculty groups, providing tools and resources for identifying and pursuing funding from private foundations.
- Interface with the Duke Office of Research and Innovation and other units engaged in ILN funding opportunities to help develop, refine, and manage the process.
- Support major gift officers across Duke Health to navigate the complexities of foundation fundraising and grants administration processes, providing expertise and ensuring compliance with institutional research administration requirements.
- Work with colleagues across the institution to collaborate on prospects with joint or multiple interests.
Administrative Activities – 10%
- Monitor deadlines and ensure appropriate dissemination of funding opportunities.
- Maintain knowledge of requirements in grants administration and apply within context of best practices in cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of non-governmental funders and prospects.
- Follow procedures in coordination with the Office of Alumni and Development Records and the Office of Research Administration to ensure effective recording, accounting, acknowledgement and reporting follow-up on all gifts and grants resulting from solicitations.
- Develop contact reports and record activities in moves management system and associated tracking systems maintained by the Foundation Relations & Strategic Partnerships team.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Choose Duke.
Join us and help turn strong partnerships into lasting support! Apply today!
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $68,970.00 to USD $127,008.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.
Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)
Requisition Number: 269400
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER
Date: Apr 27, 2026
School of Medicine
Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.
Help build partnerships that support research, education, and patient care.
Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs (DHDAA) supports a flexible work environment by offering on-site (in office 5 days a week), hybrid (in office a minimum of 2 days a week or defined by manager), remote (work off-site 5 days a week), and flexible start and end time work arrangements. All team members must reside within a 50-mile radius of our downtown Durham office.
If working a hybrid or remote schedule, individuals must have access to and maintain a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service and work collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and tools. With approval from their manager, staff members may work a flexible schedule in terms of start/end times, while working within DHDAA’s core work hours between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (eastern standard). At the discretion of Managers and/or Senior Leadership, staff working a hybrid, remote or flex schedule may be required to be in the office on days and/or times outside of the agreed upon schedule.
Be You.
Advance Duke Health’s mission in research, education and healthcare by building and supporting successful and lasting relationships with foundations and private grant-making organizations.
As a member of the Foundation Relations and Strategic Partnerships team in Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (DHDAA), serve as a frontline fundraiser toward a primary goal of increased philanthropic support for the identified institutional priorities of Duke Health.
Design, coordinate, and implement strategies to secure gift and grant funding from private foundations, as well as from other private grant-making organizations, at the local, regional, and national level.
Work closely with faculty members to articulate the current and potential impact of their work in alignment with mission and priorities of prospective funders. Maintain positive, productive, and ongoing interaction with senior leaders of Duke Health, faculty, physicians, and colleagues in Development, Research Administration, and other partner offices across campus.
Proactively identify new prospects for Duke Health based on grant-making potential and fit with institutional priorities.
Exercise autonomy, diplomacy and persistence while navigating the complex academic medical center environment and representing the organization to foundation leaders of the highest level.
Work Arrangement – Hybrid; This position is full time and located in Durham, NC. This is not a remote position.
DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES\SKILLS
- An advanced degree is preferred.
- Experience with science communications and research development.
- Demonstrated track record of successful collaborations with faculty members and, in particular, experience developing grant proposals or administering grant funding from foundations. Experience with science and/or medicine is strongly recommended.
- Preference for experience writing or editing complex, science-based proposals to support research activities in an academic medical center environment.
- Must have a proven writing ability, specifically to write or edit proposals and letters of inquiry fluidly and thoughtfully, either in cooperation with faculty, principal investigators, and development colleagues, or initiated independently. Must be willing to provide writing samples for an interview with an emphasis on proposal materials.
- Preference for experience in a complex, multi-tiered work environment. Ideal background will include work in foundation relations, research development, science communication, program development, or complex project management in an academic medical center, in another academic setting, or in a healthcare environment. Must be able to manage and prioritize requests coming from different offices and to balance a deadline- and goal-based environment.
- Must be able to work with colleagues throughout Duke Health and Duke University on the development of funding opportunities for foundations and corporations who have multiple interests at Duke Health and Duke University.
- Must be able to represent DHDAA to foundations and other philanthropic organizations with the highest capacity of giving and who have an interest in Duke Health and Duke University.
- Must have excellent verbal communication skills, as the Associate Director will be asked to represent the office to both faculty members and to foundation representatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training - Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience
- Work requires five (5) years of experience in alumni affairs, public relations, fund raising, sales and promotions, marketing, student activities or a related field in order to acquire skills necessary to administer, coordinate and/or participate in fund raising activities.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Be Bold.
Work Performed
Fundraising Activities – 75%
- Cultivate, solicit and steward foundation prospects within assigned portfolio and primarily at the major gift level ($100K or more), traveling as necessary.
- Research and write foundation proposals; review and edit proposals developed by others. Provide feedback to strengthen proposals and ensure alignment with foundation priorities.
- Keep abreast of foundation priorities and funding trends to recommend highly coordinated and proactive cultivation and solicitation strategies to maximize funding success.
- Guide faculty members in the preparation of concept papers, letters of inquiry, and proposals to compellingly articulate the alignment and relevance of their work to foundation funding priorities.
- Help manage foundation opportunities through Duke’s Institutionally Limited Nomination (ILN) proposal process. Analyze funding priorities and trends to inform selection committee deliberations.
- Proactively identify new foundation prospects for Duke Health priorities. Direct research requests and analyze information on foundation prospects to qualify interest, determine giving potential and contribute to the development of cultivation and solicitation strategies. Identify local/regional foundations for strategy development. Build relationships with program officers to cultivate them as advocates for Duke Health priorities.
- Develop or edit reports, brochures and other materials; assist with publicity arrangements on important gifts, programs, accomplishments or events.
Collaboration and Outreach Activities – 15%
- Build partnerships, and establish and maintain regular communication with faculty members to identify programmatic strengths and expertise that can be matched to foundation funding opportunities. Also, increase the number of faculty referrals of foundation contacts in order to develop institutionally coordinated strategies toward larger solicitations.
- Meet with and present to faculty groups, providing tools and resources for identifying and pursuing funding from private foundations.
- Interface with the Duke Office of Research and Innovation and other units engaged in ILN funding opportunities to help develop, refine, and manage the process.
- Support major gift officers across Duke Health to navigate the complexities of foundation fundraising and grants administration processes, providing expertise and ensuring compliance with institutional research administration requirements.
- Work with colleagues across the institution to collaborate on prospects with joint or multiple interests.
Administrative Activities – 10%
- Monitor deadlines and ensure appropriate dissemination of funding opportunities.
- Maintain knowledge of requirements in grants administration and apply within context of best practices in cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of non-governmental funders and prospects.
- Follow procedures in coordination with the Office of Alumni and Development Records and the Office of Research Administration to ensure effective recording, accounting, acknowledgement and reporting follow-up on all gifts and grants resulting from solicitations.
- Develop contact reports and record activities in moves management system and associated tracking systems maintained by the Foundation Relations & Strategic Partnerships team.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Choose Duke.
Join us and help turn strong partnerships into lasting support! Apply today!
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $68,970.00 to USD $127,008.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.
Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
See all 8+ Foundation Director jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Foundation Director roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Foundation Director
Align your degree to the role
Foundation Director positions must qualify as specialty occupations under E-3 rules. A degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or social policy maps more cleanly than a general arts degree. If your field differs, document how your coursework directly supports foundation leadership.
Target employers with prior LCA history
Search DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for foundation or nonprofit director roles. Prior LCA filings signal an employer already understands the E-3 process and won't stall at the sponsorship conversation.
Find verified E-3 sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search Foundation Director roles filtered by E-3 visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces employers with active sponsorship history, so you're not cold-pitching organizations that have never navigated the process.
Request the LCA before resigning your current role
Your employer files the LCA with DOL before you apply at the consulate. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but confirm this is initiated before you set an interview date or give notice to your current employer.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA filing, visa application paperwork, and consulate preparation in one process. This matters for Foundation Director applicants whose specialty occupation framing requires precise documentation of degree-to-role alignment.
Prepare a detailed position description for the consulate
Consular officers assess whether Foundation Director duties genuinely require a specialized degree. Bring a written job description from your employer that specifies grant strategy, board governance, and donor development responsibilities, not just general management language.
Foundation Director jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Foundation Director JobsFoundation Director E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Foundation Director jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Foundation Director roles filtered specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship. Most general job platforms don't distinguish between visa types, so you can't easily identify which employers are willing to file an LCA. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified sponsorship history, narrowing your search to organizations that have already navigated the E-3 process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Foundation Director role qualify as a specialty occupation under the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field, such as nonprofit management, public administration, philanthropy, or social policy. The role can't be framed as general management. USCIS and consular officers look for a direct, logical connection between the degree field and the core duties of the director position.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Foundation Director roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, so you can apply any time of year once you have a job offer and a certified LCA. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap and lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate for most applicants. For Australians, the E-3 is a direct path that bypasses that uncertainty entirely.
Can I change Foundation Director employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and new visa documentation for each employer change. The E-3 is employer-specific, so your status is tied to the sponsoring organization. If you're moving to a new foundation or nonprofit, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL before you begin work, and you'll typically need to attend a new consulate appointment if your current visa stamp is about to expire.
See which Foundation Director employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Foundation Director Jobs