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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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We're Hiring! Director of Parks Foundation
Fort Wayne Park Foundation | Fort Wayne, Indiana
Are you passionate about our community, building relationships, and making a lasting impact? The Fort Wayne Park Foundation is seeking a motivated, strategic, and community-minded individual to serve as its next Director of Parks Foundation!
The Fort Wayne Park Foundation provides private, independent support for the City of Fort Wayne's parks system through philanthropy and advocacy. As Director, you'll play an important role in advancing the Foundation's mission by strengthening community partnerships, cultivating donor relationships, and supporting fundraising initiatives that benefit our parks and community.
Position Details
Compensation: $30,000–$46,000
Schedule: Flexible, Part-Time Contractual Position (up to 20 hours per week)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid or work-from-home options negotiable
Reports To: Parks Foundation Board
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
What You'll Do
Build and maintain relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
Partner with the Foundation Board to develop and achieve fundraising goals.
Establish and manage donor engagement, planned giving, and fundraising programs.
Represent the Foundation and develop relationships with community organizations, government partners, and other stakeholders.
Support Foundation operations, financial coordination, and Board activities.
Help advance initiatives that strengthen and support Fort Wayne's parks system.
What We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate is an organized, self-motivated professional who enjoys connecting with people and turning ideas into action.
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in administration, management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates competency in the role.
Experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, public relations, or marketing is preferred. Strong communication, project management, and relationship-building skills are essential.
Knowledge of the local philanthropic community is a plus!
Application and Hiring Timeline
Applications Accepted: November 1–30, 2026
Applicant Updates: Applicants can expect to receive additional information regarding the selection process in mid-December 2026.
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
Please note that this position will not begin before January 2027.
Make a Difference in Fort Wayne!
If you're looking for a flexible leadership opportunity that allows you to put your fundraising, organizational, and relationship-building skills to work for our community, we encourage you to apply!
Apply between November 1 and November 30, 2026!
This is a contractual position with the Fort Wayne Park Foundation, not an employment position with the City of Fort Wayne.
We're Hiring! Director of Parks Foundation
Fort Wayne Park Foundation | Fort Wayne, Indiana
Are you passionate about our community, building relationships, and making a lasting impact? The Fort Wayne Park Foundation is seeking a motivated, strategic, and community-minded individual to serve as its next Director of Parks Foundation!
The Fort Wayne Park Foundation provides private, independent support for the City of Fort Wayne's parks system through philanthropy and advocacy. As Director, you'll play an important role in advancing the Foundation's mission by strengthening community partnerships, cultivating donor relationships, and supporting fundraising initiatives that benefit our parks and community.
Position Details
Compensation: $30,000–$46,000
Schedule: Flexible, Part-Time Contractual Position (up to 20 hours per week)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid or work-from-home options negotiable
Reports To: Parks Foundation Board
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
What You'll Do
Build and maintain relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
Partner with the Foundation Board to develop and achieve fundraising goals.
Establish and manage donor engagement, planned giving, and fundraising programs.
Represent the Foundation and develop relationships with community organizations, government partners, and other stakeholders.
Support Foundation operations, financial coordination, and Board activities.
Help advance initiatives that strengthen and support Fort Wayne's parks system.
What We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate is an organized, self-motivated professional who enjoys connecting with people and turning ideas into action.
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in administration, management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates competency in the role.
Experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, public relations, or marketing is preferred. Strong communication, project management, and relationship-building skills are essential.
Knowledge of the local philanthropic community is a plus!
Application and Hiring Timeline
Applications Accepted: November 1–30, 2026
Applicant Updates: Applicants can expect to receive additional information regarding the selection process in mid-December 2026.
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
Please note that this position will not begin before January 2027.
Make a Difference in Fort Wayne!
If you're looking for a flexible leadership opportunity that allows you to put your fundraising, organizational, and relationship-building skills to work for our community, we encourage you to apply!
Apply between November 1 and November 30, 2026!
This is a contractual position with the Fort Wayne Park Foundation, not an employment position with the City of Fort Wayne.
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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 Baptist Health South Florida, Tennessee Board of Regents, and University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 69% of foundation director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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