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Foundation Director roles sit at the intersection of nonprofit leadership and strategic fundraising, making them a strong fit for OPT students with backgrounds in nonprofit management, public administration, or business. Most positions require a relevant graduate degree and prior development experience, which aligns well with OPT's 12-month standard authorization window.
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The Lenny Peters Foundation and Bethany Medical are seeking a bilingual, tech-savvy professional to oversee foundation operations and drive marketing initiatives.
About the Lenny Peters Foundation
The Lenny Peters Foundation is a non-profit charity organization whose goal is to assist those in need around the world – and even closer to home – right here in North Carolina.
Position Overview
- Job Title: Manager, Lenny Peters Foundation
- Reporting To: Marketing Director of Bethany Medical
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Requires occasional evening and weekend event coverage)
Core Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations and community initiatives for the Lenny Peters Foundation, including social media outreach and growth
- Manage website admin and creative content
- Plan, execute, and support marketing projects for Bethany Medical
- Develop and execute marketing tactics to promote Bethany Medical's Spanish clinics
- Coordinate, attend, and represent both organizations at community and weekend events
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required
- Language: Fully bilingual (English and Spanish), written and spoken
- Experience: Proven history in non-profit sector operations
- Software: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Public speaking and camera readiness
Preferred Qualifications
- Design: Direct experience creating visual content with Canva
- Experience leveraging AI tools to optimize marketing workflows and productivity
Competitive Benefit Package:
- Excellent Employed Salary
- Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life
- 401K And More!
About Bethany Medical:
Bethany Medical is the largest independent, established multi-specialty group in Central North Carolina, serving the Triad and surrounding communities for over 39 years. Bethany Medical is open 7 days a week, with thirteen convenient locations and sixteen practices in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Kernersville, Jamestown, North Wilkesboro, and Mt Airy, North Carolina. We have grown to provide the facilities, staff, and support to offer urgent care, primary care, diagnostic testing, outpatient ancillary, and specialty care services onsite. Bethany Medical is staffed with board-certified physicians and providers representing sixteen medical specialties. Practice staff members are known for treating each patient with prompt, personalized care and attention. Bethany Medical employs over sixty-five providers and 550 employees.
About the Triad:
The Triad area includes Greensboro (the 3rd-largest city in NC), Winston-Salem, High Point, and the surrounding area. The Triad is centrally located in NC with a population of 1.9 million. The Triad is 2.5 hours from the Smoky Mountains and 3.5 hours from the beach. Charlotte and Raleigh are 1.5 hours from the Triad. The Triad offers all the amenities of a larger city without all the traffic. The Piedmont Triad International Airport is conveniently located in Greensboro with convenient non-stop flights to most major cities. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life with no shortage of arts, entertainment, recreation, shopping, and hundreds of restaurants. The Triad is home to eighty-five colleges and universities including Wake Forest University, High Point University, UNC-Greensboro, NC A&T, Guilford College, Bennett College, and Greensboro College.
Manager, Lenny Peters Foundation
The Lenny Peters Foundation and Bethany Medical are seeking a bilingual, tech-savvy professional to oversee foundation operations and drive marketing initiatives.
About the Lenny Peters Foundation
The Lenny Peters Foundation is a non-profit charity organization whose goal is to assist those in need around the world – and even closer to home – right here in North Carolina.
Position Overview
- Job Title: Manager, Lenny Peters Foundation
- Reporting To: Marketing Director of Bethany Medical
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Requires occasional evening and weekend event coverage)
Core Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations and community initiatives for the Lenny Peters Foundation, including social media outreach and growth
- Manage website admin and creative content
- Plan, execute, and support marketing projects for Bethany Medical
- Develop and execute marketing tactics to promote Bethany Medical's Spanish clinics
- Coordinate, attend, and represent both organizations at community and weekend events
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required
- Language: Fully bilingual (English and Spanish), written and spoken
- Experience: Proven history in non-profit sector operations
- Software: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Public speaking and camera readiness
Preferred Qualifications
- Design: Direct experience creating visual content with Canva
- Experience leveraging AI tools to optimize marketing workflows and productivity
Competitive Benefit Package:
- Excellent Employed Salary
- Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life
- 401K And More!
About Bethany Medical:
Bethany Medical is the largest independent, established multi-specialty group in Central North Carolina, serving the Triad and surrounding communities for over 39 years. Bethany Medical is open 7 days a week, with thirteen convenient locations and sixteen practices in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Kernersville, Jamestown, North Wilkesboro, and Mt Airy, North Carolina. We have grown to provide the facilities, staff, and support to offer urgent care, primary care, diagnostic testing, outpatient ancillary, and specialty care services onsite. Bethany Medical is staffed with board-certified physicians and providers representing sixteen medical specialties. Practice staff members are known for treating each patient with prompt, personalized care and attention. Bethany Medical employs over sixty-five providers and 550 employees.
About the Triad:
The Triad area includes Greensboro (the 3rd-largest city in NC), Winston-Salem, High Point, and the surrounding area. The Triad is centrally located in NC with a population of 1.9 million. The Triad is 2.5 hours from the Smoky Mountains and 3.5 hours from the beach. Charlotte and Raleigh are 1.5 hours from the Triad. The Triad offers all the amenities of a larger city without all the traffic. The Piedmont Triad International Airport is conveniently located in Greensboro with convenient non-stop flights to most major cities. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life with no shortage of arts, entertainment, recreation, shopping, and hundreds of restaurants. The Triad is home to eighty-five colleges and universities including Wake Forest University, High Point University, UNC-Greensboro, NC A&T, Guilford College, Bennett College, and Greensboro College.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Foundation Director
Target nonprofits with established HR infrastructure
Large foundations and university-affiliated nonprofits are more likely to have immigration counsel on staff and experience sponsoring work visas after OPT. Smaller family foundations rarely have the infrastructure to navigate H-1B visa sponsorship, so prioritize organizations with 50 or more employees.
Apply early in your OPT window
Foundation Director roles often have multi-round hiring processes lasting two to three months. Starting your search at least four months before your OPT expires gives you enough runway to complete interviews, negotiate an offer, and begin any H-1B sponsorship paperwork without a gap in authorization.
Frame your international background as a fundraising asset
Many foundations prioritize global giving, international programs, or cross-cultural community engagement. Your international perspective and language skills are genuine differentiators in these contexts. Emphasize them explicitly in cover letters and interviews rather than treating them as incidental background.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
If your degree in data analytics, information systems, or a related STEM field supports this role, a 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you significantly more time to secure H-1B sponsorship. Confirm eligibility with your DSO early, as the extension must be filed before your standard OPT expires.
Highlight measurable fundraising outcomes in your resume
Foundation Director candidates are evaluated heavily on revenue generation and donor retention results. Quantify your past impact clearly, such as grant portfolios managed or donor campaigns led. Concrete numbers signal readiness for the role and reduce employer hesitation about sponsorship investment.
Ask about sponsorship intent before final interview rounds
Raise the sponsorship question after an initial offer of interest but before final rounds. Framing it as practical planning, not a demand, avoids awkwardness. If the organization cannot commit to H-1B sponsorship, knowing early protects your time and lets you refocus on employers who can.
Foundation Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Foundation Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Foundation Director positions generally qualify as specialty occupations when they require at least a bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business, or a related field. The role must require that specific degree, not just any degree. Positions where the employer accepts any educational background are harder to sponsor, so targeting roles with explicit degree requirements in your field strengthens the H-1B case significantly.
Can I work as a Foundation Director on OPT without employer sponsorship right away?
Yes. OPT authorizes full-time employment in your field of study without requiring the employer to file anything on your behalf, unlike H-1B. You can start working as a Foundation Director as soon as your OPT EAD card is valid and the role is related to your degree. Sponsorship only becomes relevant when you need to extend your authorization beyond the OPT period.
How do I find Foundation Director jobs open to OPT candidates?
Most general job boards don't filter for visa-friendly employers, which wastes time during a period when your authorization window is limited. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Foundation Director roles from employers with a demonstrated history of sponsoring international employees. Searching there gives you a much faster path to relevant opportunities than filtering through listings on platforms not designed for your situation.
What happens to my OPT status if a Foundation Director contract role ends unexpectedly?
You're allowed up to 90 days of unemployment during standard OPT, and up to 150 days if you have a STEM extension. If a contract ends early, that unemployment period begins immediately, so it's important to restart your search quickly. Notify your DSO and document your job search activity. Consistent records of applications and outreach can matter if your status is ever reviewed.
Is a master's degree required to qualify for Foundation Director roles on OPT?
Not universally, but most competitive Foundation Director positions expect a master's degree in nonprofit management, public policy, social work, or a related discipline, plus several years of development experience. A bachelor's degree alone may qualify you for associate or junior director titles. Pursuing this role directly after an undergraduate OPT period is possible but uncommon, and employers will scrutinize your experience level more closely.