Mid Level Foundation Director Jobs
Mid level foundation director jobs go to professionals ready to own grant portfolios, lead donor stewardship cycles, and guide program decisions with limited oversight. Openings are concentrated across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with 33% of positions offering remote or hybrid schedules, and employers like CRISP REGIONAL HOSPITAL, Columbia College Chicago, and Baptist Health South Florida hiring at this level now.
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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description:
The Foundation has embarked on a $600M + campaign, as such,the Development Director will be responsible for developing all aspects of a comprehensive and on-going development program with an emphasis on major gifts and naming opportunities, aligned with the overall Campaign plan. The position is responsible for designing, implementing and sustaining a successful fund-raising program, including individual and major gifts, future donor upgrading, corporate and foundation gifts, special event major giving sponsorship opportunity, planned gifts and enhancing community awareness of the Campaigns and Initiatives as defined by the Foundation. The Director will solicit donations and cultivate relationships with donors in order to develop, secure, upgrade and maintain gift income sources for the present and long term financial support of the system and aligned to the Foundations' fundraising goals. The Director Development will carry a personal fundraising goal of $1M - $2M, and manage a portfolio of 0n average 100 active prospects and 200 total active and in stewardship. Estimated salary range for this position is $128671.60 - $167273.08 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees:
- Bachelors.
- BA Degree required or MBA preferred.
- Minimum 5 years experience in fund-raising or marketing/sales leadership.
- Experience in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and providing stewardship for major gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations.
- Experience in managing major components of effective development program.
EOE, including disability/vets
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description:
The Foundation has embarked on a $600M + campaign, as such,the Development Director will be responsible for developing all aspects of a comprehensive and on-going development program with an emphasis on major gifts and naming opportunities, aligned with the overall Campaign plan. The position is responsible for designing, implementing and sustaining a successful fund-raising program, including individual and major gifts, future donor upgrading, corporate and foundation gifts, special event major giving sponsorship opportunity, planned gifts and enhancing community awareness of the Campaigns and Initiatives as defined by the Foundation. The Director will solicit donations and cultivate relationships with donors in order to develop, secure, upgrade and maintain gift income sources for the present and long term financial support of the system and aligned to the Foundations' fundraising goals. The Director Development will carry a personal fundraising goal of $1M - $2M, and manage a portfolio of 0n average 100 active prospects and 200 total active and in stewardship. Estimated salary range for this position is $128671.60 - $167273.08 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees:
- Bachelors.
- BA Degree required or MBA preferred.
- Minimum 5 years experience in fund-raising or marketing/sales leadership.
- Experience in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and providing stewardship for major gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations.
- Experience in managing major components of effective development program.
EOE, including disability/vets
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Mid Level Foundation Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level foundation director job?
Position yourself by emphasizing ownership: grant portfolios you managed independently, donor relationships you built, and campaigns or initiatives you drove from start to finish. Highlight measurable outcomes such as funds raised, retention rates, or programs launched. Tailor your application to show you operate with minimal oversight and can make strategic decisions, not just execute tasks assigned by others.
Which companies hire mid level foundation directors?
Companies hiring mid level foundation directors right now include CRISP REGIONAL HOSPITAL, Columbia College Chicago, and Baptist Health South Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level is driven by foundations, nonprofits, healthcare systems, universities, and corporate giving programs that need experienced staff who can manage programs independently without heavy supervision.
Are there remote mid level foundation director jobs?
Yes, though the role often involves community engagement that favors hybrid arrangements. About 33% of mid level foundation director openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many foundations have shifted to flexible work models while still expecting presence for key donor meetings, board events, and site visits.
How do I move up to a mid level foundation director role?
The path from entry level to mid level foundation director runs through deepening ownership over time. That means taking on end-to-end responsibility for grants or development campaigns, building a record of independently cultivated donor relationships, and demonstrating measurable program impact. Professionals who seek out stretch projects, earn trust managing budgets, and show strategic thinking consistently make this transition within a few years.
Which industries hire the most mid level foundation directors?
Mid Level foundation director roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate or fund large philanthropic programs, require dedicated staff to manage funder relationships, and have enough organizational complexity to need professionals who can work independently at a program level.