Foundation Director Jobs

Foundation Director jobs are open across nonprofit organizations, private foundations, community foundations, and higher education, from associate director to executive level, with specializations in grantmaking, fundraising strategy, and donor relations. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles101+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCHOC Children's
Top cityOrange, CA
Work type43% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Vance-Granville Community College
Director of Payables, Payroll and Foundation Accounting
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Director of Payables, Payroll and Foundation Accounting
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, North Carolina
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$60k - $78k/yr
Associate's degree in accounting
201-500

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Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Senior Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations
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Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
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Senior Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, Texas
Accounting
Corporate Development & M&A
$75k - $80k/yr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Clay County Medical Center
Marketing, Communications, and Foundation Director
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Clay County Medical Center
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Marketing, Communications, and Foundation Director
Clay County Medical Center
Clay Center, Kansas
Marketing
Content & Communications
Communications
On-Site
None

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University of Nevada, Reno
Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
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University of Nevada, Reno
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Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, Nevada
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
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Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Spoonfuls
Newton Center, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Project Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
$110k - $120k/yr
Remote (US)

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Foundation Director Job Market

Who's Hiring

CHOC Children's
CHOC Children's4 open roles
Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida4 open roles
Marine Credit Union
Marine Credit Union3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services10
  • Education5
  • Science & Research2
  • Insurance1
  • Food & Beverage1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in foundation director jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in grant writing, grantmaking, or philanthropic program management
  • Proven ability to develop and steward relationships with major donors and community stakeholders
  • Experience presenting to and working directly with a board of directors or trustees
  • Proficiency with donor management or grants management software such as Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or Foundant
  • Strong strategic planning skills and experience managing annual budgets or endowment distributions

Tips for Your Foundation Director Job Search

Quantify your grantmaking and fundraising impact

Foundation directors are evaluated on portfolio size, funds raised, and grant outcomes. Pull concrete figures from your past roles, such as total assets managed or number of grants awarded annually, and lead with those numbers on your resume.

Tailor your resume to each foundation's mission

Community foundations, family foundations, and corporate foundations have different priorities. Align your summary and accomplishments to the specific focus area, whether that's arts, education, or public health, before you apply to each opening.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists foundation director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a board relations narrative for interviews

Most foundation director roles require regular board reporting and governance work. Interviewers will probe how you've managed board relationships, so prepare two or three specific examples of board presentations, retreats, or conflicts you navigated successfully.

Request clarity on grant budget authority early

During negotiations, ask specifically about your discretionary grant budget and whether expenditure decisions require board approval. These details shape day-to-day autonomy and rarely appear in job postings, so raising them before you accept avoids surprises.

Target postings that match your sector depth

Foundations often prefer candidates with program-area experience, not just fundraising credentials. Filter openings by mission area, such as health equity or environmental grantmaking, to find roles where your subject-matter background gives you a clear advantage.

Foundation Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most foundation directors?

The companies hiring the most foundation directors right now include CHOC Children's, Baptist Health South Florida, and Marine Credit Union, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is strongest at community foundations, large hospital systems with philanthropic arms, and universities running independent endowed foundations.

How many foundation director jobs are remote?

About 57% of foundation director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it a more location-flexible role than many senior nonprofit positions. Grant strategy, donor communications, and program evaluation work tends to be most remote-compatible, while roles with heavy board engagement or community-facing grantmaking typically require more in-person presence.

How do you become a foundation director?

Most foundation directors build their path through progressively senior roles in nonprofit program management, development, or grantmaking. Start by developing deep expertise in a program area, then move into roles with grant writing or donor relations responsibility. Earning a graduate degree in nonprofit management or public administration accelerates advancement, and serving on nonprofit committees or advisory boards builds the governance fluency boards look for in director candidates.

Can you become a foundation director without direct foundation experience?

Yes, candidates from adjacent fields regularly make this transition. Strong backgrounds in nonprofit executive leadership, government grants administration, or corporate social responsibility are often considered equivalent. Highlight any experience managing budgets, overseeing programs with measurable community outcomes, or reporting to a board, and frame your application around the grantmaking or fundraising results that are most transferable to the foundation context.

What does the foundation director interview process look like?

Most foundation director searches include an initial screening call with HR or a search consultant, followed by a panel interview with senior staff, and a final round with board members or trustees. Candidates are often asked to present a strategic plan or funding philosophy as part of the final stage. The full process typically unfolds over several weeks and may include reference checks and a site visit before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to foundation director jobs?

You can find and apply to foundation director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available listings, find roles that match your background and interests, and apply directly to each one that fits.

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