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 Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 33% of positions offering remote or hybrid schedules, and employers like Ascension, Vanderbilt University, and University of La Verne hiring at this level now.
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- Translate the foundation’s overarching vision into actionable operational milestones, tracking performance metrics across data, marketing, and events.
- Supervise, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing operations team, including direct oversight to the Event lead on financial budgeting, vendor logistics, and event execution.
- Direct the foundation's marketing, communications, and PR strategies to amplify hospital success stories, and drive donor acquisition.
- Synchronize cross-functional workflows between data analytics, public relations, and event execution to maximize institutional efficiency and campaign momentum.
- High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Benefits:
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
- Translate the foundation’s overarching vision into actionable operational milestones, tracking performance metrics across data, marketing, and events.
- Supervise, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing operations team, including direct oversight to the Event lead on financial budgeting, vendor logistics, and event execution.
- Direct the foundation's marketing, communications, and PR strategies to amplify hospital success stories, and drive donor acquisition.
- Synchronize cross-functional workflows between data analytics, public relations, and event execution to maximize institutional efficiency and campaign momentum.
- High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Benefits:
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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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 Ascension, Vanderbilt University, and University of La Verne, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 August 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 Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.